News January 15, 2026

6 Industry Firms Named to the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 List

The ranking recognizes franchises for their growth, franchisee support and brand strength.

By  Sara Lavenduski

Key Takeaways

• Six franchise companies in promo and print have been named to the 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, with several brands climbing significantly in the rankings year over year.

• Counselor Top 40 distributor Fully Promoted (asi/384000) jumped almost 20 spots from last year and ranked first in the Embroidery and Screen-Printing category.

• The rankings rate companies based on franchisee costs, growth, support systems and brand power.

Six print and promo franchise companies have been named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2026 Franchise 500 list.

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The 500 firms recognized this year, in industries such as business services, recreation, food and retail, were chosen by the publication based on franchisee costs and fees, size and growth, support, and brand strength. Last summer, Entrepreneur received more than 1,350 applications from across the U.S. and Canada to be considered for 2026.

The following are the promo and print industry companies on this year’s list:

“We’re incredibly proud of these brands for this well-deserved recognition,” said Ray Titus, chairman and CEO of United Franchise Group, parent company of Fully Promoted and Signarama, and a member of the Counselor Power 50 list of the industry’s most influential people. “Each has achieved impressive growth over the past year, driven by talented corporate teams and hardworking franchisees across the country. We look forward to supporting the brands as they continue to make business ownership a reality for so many.”

Fully Promoted, which also ranked first on the list’s Embroidery and Screen-Printing category, jumped nearly 20 spots year over year and has appeared on the list for 24 years. Meanwhile, Minuteman Press rose 17 spots, Signarama 16 spots and image360 four spots.

Since 1979, the Franchise 500 has become a trusted resource for the franchise industry. Each company receives a cumulative score based on an analysis of 150 data points; those with the highest overall scores are named to the list in ranking order.

“For 47 years, the Franchise 500 has been the gold standard for identifying franchise excellence,” said Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine. “This year’s ranking proves that the best brands don’t just survive changing markets; they thrive in them. These 500 companies represent some of the most reliable pathways to business ownership in America, each one vetted through our rigorous analysis of what actually drives franchisee success.”

With 2024 North American promotional product revenue of $131.2 million, Fully Promoted ranks 20th on Counselor’s most recent list of the largest distributors in the industry.