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title: "American Family Care Climbs the Prestigious Entrepreneur Franchise 500 List"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/b2c1cc39-442b-488e-8a1c-88b3f8bc6807
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240205_american_family_care_climbs_the_prestigious_entrepreneur_franchise_500_list.html
category: "Urgent care"
industry: "Health"
segment: "Urgent care"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-02-05T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:01:10.763Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/americanfamilycare.jpg
---

# American Family Care Climbs the Prestigious Entrepreneur Franchise 500 List

**TL;DR:** American Family Care has ranked No. 71 in the 2024 Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list, climbing 10 spots from the previous list. The company continued its growth trajectory by opening 71 new clinics in 2023, resulting in a total of 365 locations across the United States.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-02-05. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240205_american_family_care_climbs_the_prestigious_entrepreneur_franchise_500_list.html).*

## Story

## Ranking and growth

American Family Care is listed at No. 71 in the newly released 2024 rankings, climbing 10 spots from the previous Entrepreneur list.

“Earning the top spot in our category and rising in the ranks on this prestigious franchise ranking is a clear indicator of our brand’s strength and the exceptional work of our entire team,” said Randy Johansen, CEO of AFC. “We are excited to build on this momentum and continue our expansion, bringing quality healthcare to more communities in 2024.”

In 2023, AFC continued its impressive growth trajectory by opening 71 new clinics, resulting in a total of 365 locations across the United States. “Last year was a landmark year for AFC, not just in terms of expansion but also in solidifying our position as a leader in the urgent care industry. Our move up the Franchise 500 list reflects our commitment to excellence and our focus on the future. We’re now more equipped than ever to support our franchisees as we head into 2024,” said Johansen.

In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s ranking formula also continues to evolve. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors, including costs.

“Every brand on the Franchise 500 has its own unique story, but they all collectively make the same statement: Franchising is strong and resilient, is full of innovation and opportunity, and provides a powerful entrepreneurial path for many people,” says Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine.

Founded by Dr. Bruce Irwin with a single location in 1982, American Family Care has pioneered the concept of convenient, patient-centric healthcare. Today, with more than 365 clinics and 1,500 in-network providers caring for millions of patients a year, AFC is the nation’s leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine.

Ranked by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States, AFC’s stated mission is to provide the best healthcare possible, in a kind and caring environment, while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient. For more information, visit www.

With more than 300 active locations in 30 states and dozens more in development, American Family Care is America’s #1 Urgent Care Franchise.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Entrepreneur (publication)
- franchise ranking (topic)
- expansion plans (topic)
- Jason Feifer (person)
- Inc. Magazine (company)
- Health (sector)
- American Family Care (company)
- franchise 500 list (topic)
- growth trajectory (topic)
- urgent care industry (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240205_american_family_care_climbs_the_prestigious_entrepreneur_franchise_500_list.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/b2c1cc39-442b-488e-8a1c-88b3f8bc6807).