Over 44 years of covering the franchise industry, we've seen hundreds of brands come—and go. But we've also seen brands that stand the test of time, continuing to offer opportunities to aspiring entrepreneurs year after year and even becoming (or remaining) household names for decades. We've even seen brands that haven't just survived for years, but have consistently thrived—managing to rank on our highly competitive Franchise 500 list over and over again.

These are the brands we're honoring now, in what we're calling our Hall of Fame, 10+ Club, and #1 in Category Club. Hall of Fame recipients are the elite group that have ranked in every Franchise 500 for at least the last 25 years—including three brands, Dunkin', McDonald's, and Lawn Doctor, that have ranked in every single Franchise 500 to date. The 10+ Club honors those brands that are working their way toward the Hall of Fame distinction, having ranked 10 to 24 years consecutively so far. And the #1 in Category Club are those rare franchise brands that have ranked #1 in their industry category in the Franchise 500 for the last 10-plus years. (Please note that the 2022 units were counted as of July 31, 2022.)

As always, our lists—even one as distinguished as this—should not be construed as a recommendation of any particular franchise opportunity, but merely as a starting point for your own research. No matter what the track record of a brand is in our rankings, finding out if it's the right fit for you requires doing your homework. Make sure that before investing in any franchise you read the company's legal documents, consult with an attorney and an accountant, and talk to as many existing and former franchisees as you can.