Five Star Bath Solutions named No. 1 Kitchen and Bath Remodeling franchise by Entrepreneur

With its inclusion on the 2026 version of the list, Five Star Bath Solutions has now made the Franchise 500® for eight straight years. This year’s ranking marks significant momentum over last year, when the brand placed No. 233.

“Our proven system ensures that total bathroom transformation is easy and affordable, both for the homeowner as well as the franchise owner,” said Dean Hartley, President of Five Star Bath Solutions. “We’ve created an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to begin their own recession-resilient business, with a low financial threshold and quick launch time. Recognition on this list just shows that our approach remains compelling.”

The Franchise 500® presents a comprehensive ranking for the franchise industry, evaluating brands on the basis of overall awareness, financial stability and unit growth trajectories. Entrepreneur’s editorial team determines the final rankings based on more than 150 different data points, encompassing everything from starting costs to platform-level support.

“The remodeling industry continues to grow, with interest in professional remodeling increasing from 2024 to 2025, which means the industry itself is becoming more competitive,” said Hartley. “It’s a testament to our model, our established branding and our robust owner training that Five Star Bath Solutions has become a staple of this list, with our category-specific ranking now at the pinnacle.”