The Longest-Reigning Franchise 500 Brands

Want to buy a brand that’s stood the test of time? This is the best resource you’ll ever find: It’s Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list.

Here’s what makes it so special.

Every year, we publish our highly competitive Franchise 500 ranking. Now, we’re also looking back at all our rankings — 47 years’ worth! — to see which brands have ranked most consistently. To be part of our Hall of Fame, a company must rank for at least 25 years consecutively. 

In the Hall of Fame, brands are listed in descending order based on the number of years they have been ranked — starting at the top, with the three companies that have ranked every year that the Franchise 500 has existed.

Following the Hall of Fame, you’ll also find our “10+ Club” franchises. Those companies are on their way to Hall of Fame status, having ranked for 10 to 24 years. And following that, we recognize the brands that are true category leaders: In the Franchise 500, they’ve ranked No. 1 in their categories for 10 or more years.

These lists can be a great place to start your franchise search, but they are not intended as a recommendation of any particular company. It’s always important to do your due diligence on any franchise, no matter its track record, to find out if it’s the right investment for you in the here and now. That means reading the company’s legal documents, consulting with an attorney and an accountant, and talking to current and former franchisees about their experiences.

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Ranked for 45+ Years

Ranked for 40+ Years

Ranked for 35+ Years

Ranked for 30+ Years

Ranked for 25+ Years

Ranked for 20-24 Years

Ranked for 15-19 Years

KFC • Ranked: 23 years

Sonic • Ranked: 20 years

10-14 Years

#1 in Category

Dunkin’ • Ranked No. 1 in category 40 years

Kumon • Ranked No. 1 in category 25 years

Servpro • Ranked No. 1 in category 23 years

Cinnabon • Ranked No. 1 in category 15 years

Taco Bell • Ranked No. 1 in category 13 years

Kona Ice • Ranked No. 1 in category 11 years

FastSigns • Ranked No. 1 in category 10 years

Kilwins • Ranked No. 1 in category 10 years

PIRTEK • Ranked No. 1 in category 10 years

Want to buy a brand that’s stood the test of time? This is the best resource you’ll ever find: It’s Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list.

Here’s what makes it so special.

Every year, we publish our highly competitive Franchise 500 ranking. Now, we’re also looking back at all our rankings — 47 years’ worth! — to see which brands have ranked most consistently. To be part of our Hall of Fame, a company must rank for at least 25 years consecutively.