At Best Startup California we track over 300,000 Californian startups and over 1,500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 29 Franchise companies in California, United States. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Franchise Companies & Startups (California, United States)
Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box is a restaurant company that operates and franchises restaurants.
Founder(s): Robert Oscar Peterson
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Food and Beverage, Franchise, Hospitality, Restaurants
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YO-KAI EXPRESS
YO-KAI EXPRESS is the tech company that innovates the future autonomous restaurant solution delivering gourmet food B2B and B2C
Founder(s): Andy Lin
Location: Hayward, California, United States
Industries: Advertising Platforms, Food and Beverage, Food Delivery, Franchise, Restaurants, Snack Food, Vending and Concessions
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Kwali
Kwali is a food production platform for franchises.
Founder(s): Emmanuel Massenez, Juan Pablo Morales Fernandez
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Franchise, Machine Learning, Restaurants
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PANIQ ROOM
America’s fastest growing escape room franchise
Founder(s): Akos Gabossy
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Amusement Park and Arcade, Franchise, Media and Entertainment
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Esqapes Immersive Relaxation
VR Based Wellness
Founder(s): Micah Jackson
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Franchise, Recreation, Retail, Virtual Reality, Wellness
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Pink Taco
Pink Taco is a Mexican-themed restaurant chain.
Founder(s): Harry Morton
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Franchise, Leisure, Restaurants
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Mayweather Boxing & Fitness
Mayweather Boxing & Fitness
Founder(s): Mike Melby
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Industries: Fitness, Franchise
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Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams is an American sports club that specializes in franchise services in the national football league.
Founder(s):
Location: Agoura Hills, California, United States
Industries: American Football, Franchise, Media and Entertainment, Sports
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Ono Hawaiian BBQ
Ono Hawaiian BBQ serves Hawaiian-style dishes.
Founder(s):
Location: Diamond Bar, California, United States
Industries: Catering, Food and Beverage, Franchise, Restaurants, Snack Food
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Franpos
Franpos is a cloud-based POS systems for businesses and franchises integrates eCommerce, loyalty, and marketing campaigns.
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Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Industries: Cloud Computing, E-Commerce, Franchise, Software
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Burgerim
Burgerim is a fast food hamburger franchise.
Founder(s):
Location: Encino, California, United States
Industries: Food and Beverage, Franchise
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La Boulange
French Restaurant bought by Starbucks
Founder(s): Pascal Rigo
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Food and Beverage, Food Processing, Franchise, Restaurants
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911 Restoration
911 Restoration is a disaster restoration company that provides water damage, sanitization, mold, and fire restoration services.
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Location: Van Nuys, California, United States
Industries: Customer Service, Franchise, Service Industry, Training
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Libertana
Libertana is a revolutionary home health and hospice brand.
Founder(s): Adam Caldwell
Location: Beverly Hills, California, United States
Industries: Elder Care, Franchise, Health Care
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FRSTeam
FRSTeam is a textiles company specializing in fabric restoration services.
Founder(s):
Location: Hayward, California, United States
Industries: Franchise, Information Technology, Textiles
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Building Kidz
Early Childhood Education Franchisor
Founder(s): Sanjay Gehani, Vineeta Bhandari
Location: Foster City, California, United States
Industries: Education, Franchise
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RCD Capital
RCD Capital provides real estate investment, accounts receivables, business funding, leasing equipment, franchise and SBA loan services.
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Location: Artesia, California, United States
Industries: Advice, Financial Services, Franchise, Real Estate Investment
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Webb Family Enterprises
Webb Family Enterprises is an operator of 16 McDonald’s restaurants as well as manages investments, consulting and CEEM.
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Location: Ontario, California, United States
Industries: Consulting, Food and Beverage, Franchise
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Manna Development Group
Manna Development Group is a chain of restaurants that specializes in baked goods, dough items, salads and cafe beverages.
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Location: Newport Beach, California, United States
Industries: Food and Beverage, Franchise, Restaurants
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IFX
IFX is a franchise management firm that offers advisory services, social applications management, CRM and e-commerce services.
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Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: E-Commerce, Franchise, Information Technology, Service Industry
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Bernard Karcher Investments
Bernard Karcher Investments is a firm with franchisee investments and operation of the brand Carl’s Jr. chain of restaurants.
Founder(s):
Location: Temecula, California, United States
Industries: Food and Beverage, Franchise, Restaurants, Supply Chain Management
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Franchise Beacon
Franchise sales and development consulting firm
Founder(s): Michael Peterson
Location: Irvine, California, United States
Industries: Business Development, Consulting, Franchise, Lending, Management Consulting
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Fresh Healthy Vending
The #1 Healthy Vending Franchisor in the USA.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Franchise
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The Great American Barbershop
The Great American Barbershop is a salon that offers haircuts, straight razor shaves and hairstyles, along with franchise services.
Founder(s):
Location: Fresno, California, United States
Industries: Consumer, Customer Service, Fashion, Franchise, Lifestyle
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La Sunset Tan
La Sunset Tan offers UV tanning, facial tanning, tanning products and services, tanning salon equipment, online shopping and franchises.
Founder(s):
Location: West Hollywood, California, United States
Industries: Beauty, Franchise, Professional Services
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DWL Services of CCSD
DWL Services of CCSD is a franchisee of wildlife.
Founder(s):
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Industries: Franchise
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The Financial Architects
Financial Architects is a firm that provides financial consulting services.
Founder(s):
Location: Chino, California, United States
Industries: Financial Services, Franchise, Insurance, Life Insurance
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Franchise Elites
Franchise Elites is a franchise consulting and development firm that specializes in procurement, coaching and franchisor services.
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Location: Laguna Niguel, California, United States
Industries: Business Development, Consulting, Franchise, Procurement
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Lofstrom Law Corporation
Lofstrom Law Corporation is a law firm that focuses on franchise law and intellectual property and business issues.
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Location: Huntington Beach, California, United States
Industries: Franchise, Intellectual Property, Legal
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