Franchismo
Research

Franchise reports and go-to-market guides

Plain-language industry data and practical playbooks from the team behind Franchismo.

Industry reports

Report · Jun 2026

How many franchise locations exist in 2026?

An updated count of US franchise locations, brands, and operators.

Report · May 2026

Fastest growing franchise brands by unit count (2026)

The brands adding the most net new units in the trailing twelve months.

Report · Apr 2026

Top 10 US states by franchise location density

Where US franchise locations actually are — by count and per capita.

Report · Mar 2026

Largest multi-unit franchisee operators

The operators who run more units than most franchisors.

Guides

Guide · Jun 2026

How to sell to franchise operators: the vendor's guide

A practical playbook for vendors selling into multi-unit franchise operators.

Guide · May 2026

The payroll company's guide to the franchise market

How payroll and HCM teams build pipeline from franchise operator data.

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