Free Report · 2026

The 2026 Franchise Resale Market Report

A data-driven look at the existing franchise resale market.

Thousands of existing franchise opportunities are listed for sale across major resale marketplaces — but the market is fragmented and difficult to evaluate. This report organizes public listing data into a clearer snapshot: asking prices, reported cash flow, broker vs. owner-direct listings, industry trends, and resales by region.

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Inside the Report

What you’ll learn

Top-performing categories

Which business categories report the highest cash flow and EBITDA.

Brokered vs. owner-direct

How brokered listings compare with owner-direct listings across the market.

Pricing patterns

How asking prices vary by industry and reported cash flow.

Resales by region

How resale listing activity breaks down across regions of the country.

Who It’s For

Built for everyone in the resale market

This report is useful for anyone who wants a clearer view of the existing franchise resale market — whether you’re evaluating a purchase, preparing a sale, or advising clients.

Franchise Buyers Franchise Owners Business Brokers Franchisors Lenders Attorneys Advisors

About Verified Franchise Resales

A more trusted marketplace
for franchise resales

Verified Franchise Resales is building a more trusted marketplace for buying and selling existing franchises — with clearer listings, better search tools, and more franchise-specific resale information.

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