Which franchise has the highest average sales in 2026?

Among the brands reviewed here, Culver's reports the highest 2025 average sales, at $4.142 million per restaurant. McDonald's reported a comparable $4.088 million for its U.S. traditional restaurants. High sales do not by themselves indicate high profit, since investment and operating costs also differ.

Do all franchisors disclose profit figures?

No. Item 19 is optional under the FTC Franchise Rule. Many franchisors publish gross sales only, some publish nothing, and a smaller group discloses EBITDA, operating cash flow or margins, sometimes for company-operated units only.

What is the Franchise Business Review Most Profitable Franchises list?

It is an annual list built from surveys of franchise owners. Brands qualify when at least 25% of responding owners report annual income of $150,000 or more and satisfaction scores meet the publisher's benchmarks. The income data is self-reported.

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Aaron Anderson Shares Sunrise Social’s Growth Story on Running Restaurants Podcast

In September 2026, Aaron Anderson, founder of the Sunrise Social franchise, appeared on the Running Restaurants podcast to discuss the impressive growth of his brand. During the interview, he provided an in-depth look at his journey from being a franchisee to becoming a franchisor and outlined how Sunrise Social has been expanding across New Jersey and Pennsylvania, while also sharing his aspirations for the brand’s continued evolution.

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