FBR Names Its 2026 Top Food & Beverage Franchises

The market research company Franchise Business Review has released its Top Food and Beverage List of 2026, based on franchisee satisfaction data.

PORTSMOUTH, NH, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Franchise Business Review, an independent market research firm serving the franchise sector, has released its 2026 Top Food & Beverage Franchises List. The list recognizes 25 franchise brands that have earned top marks for franchisee satisfaction in one of the industry’s most competitive sectors, including Kona Ice, Potbelly Sandwich Works, Ellianos Coffee, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck, Apple Spice Box Lunch Delivery & Catering Co., Penn Station East Coast Subs, and Pizza Factory.

The rankings draw on survey responses from more than 11,000 franchisees across 52 leading food and beverage brands, representing over 42,000 locations nationwide. Franchise Business Review (FBR) asks franchisees 33 benchmark questions covering satisfaction, trust, leadership, training, and support, along with work-life balance, day-to-day operations, and profitability, to build a complete picture of the franchisee experience.

From this data, FBR calculates a Franchisee Satisfaction Index (FSI) score for each brand. Established by Franchise Business Review in 2007, FSI is the industry standard for measuring and tracking the health of a franchise system over time.

“The food and beverage industry continues to be an extremely competitive market in franchising,” said Michelle Rowan, President of Franchise Business Review. “Our data shows that these brands stand out because of their dedication to the health of their systems.”

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