Franchises that make the most money in their first year typically have strong brand recognition, high demand products or services, proven business models, and efficient operational support. Here’s a list of franchises known for generating significant revenue in the first year (note: “most money” generally refers to gross revenue, not necessarily profit): For more information please visit Best Franchises To Own
Top High-Earning Franchises in Year One
- McDonald’s
- Industry: Fast Food
- First-Year Revenue Potential: $1M–$2.5M
- Why: Global brand power, high foot traffic, real estate selection support.
- Chick-fil-A
- Industry: Fast Food
- First-Year Revenue Potential: $1M–$2M
- Why: Low franchisee buy-in, high sales-per-unit, strong customer loyalty.
- Dunkin’
- Industry: Coffee & Baked Goods
- First-Year Revenue Potential: $900K–$1.5M
- Why: Morning demand, brand strength, multi-unit ownership common.
- The UPS Store
- Industry: Shipping & Business Services
- First-Year Revenue Potential: $500K–$1M
- Why: Consistent demand from small businesses and consumers.
- Planet Fitness
- Industry: Fitness
- First-Year Revenue Potential: $1M+
- Why: High volume, low-cost membership model, recurring revenue.
- Jersey Mike’s Subs
- Industry: Fast Casual
- First-Year Revenue Potential: $800K–$1.2M
- Why: Aggressive marketing, simple menu, strong franchisee support.
- Taco Bell
- Industry: Fast Food
- First-Year Revenue Potential: $1M–$2M
- Why: National advertising, late-night demand, drive-thru heavy.
- 7-Eleven
- Industry: Convenience Store
- First-Year Revenue Potential: $1M+
- Why: Constant foot traffic, multi-service revenue streams.
Important Notes:
- These figures are estimates based on available franchise disclosure documents (FDDs), franchisee reports, and industry data.
- Startup costs and franchise fees vary widely — a high-revenue franchise often comes with high initial investment.
- Profitability depends on location, management, labor costs, and local competition.
