Companies in the franchise sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.
Explore 38 recently funded franchise companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.
National dog grooming franchise pioneering Quick Service Pet Care (QSPC) through memberships, technology, and premium salon experiences.
Delightree is a unified operations platform built for multi-unit brands that need visibility, consistency, and control as they scale.
Exponent is a financial platform designed for franchise owners and multi-location enterprises.
SMACKS Burgers & Hot Chicken operates a restaurant chain serving Angus beef burgers and hot chicken meals.
Alpa is a financial platform designed for hospitality businesses like restaurants and franchises.
Noahs is a food company that offers gourmet fast-food franchises, multi-regional restaurant operations, and smart kitchen services.
ControlM is a food technology company that provides optimum AI solutions to F&B and franchise operators.
Bao'd UP is a food & beverage company focusing on delivering affordable, convenient and healthy Asian food to the mass
Pottsalat provides delivery service intended to deliver freshly prepared salads and bowls.
Empowering franchisors to run exceptional and profitable networks with purpose-built AI agents.
FranShares is a passive franchise investing platform for the people.
The Leader in Spanish Immersion Early Education®
BSE Global operates state-of-the-art venues, manages premier sports franchises, delivering dynamic content and experiences for audiences.
Flixit is a technology business that assists franchisees in optimising their social media presence.
Amazing Explorers Academy operates STEAM-focused early childhood education centers and preschool franchises for infants through pre-K.
Bin Blasters Franchising provides trash can cleaning franchise services and operational support.
Franchisely develops modern, easy-to-use software that powers the franchise system.
Foodtastic is a franchisor of restaurant brands committed to serving delicious food and drinks in innovative concepts.
Running A Multi-Unit Business Doesn’t Need To Be So D@mn Hard.
AdviserTech® is a B2B SAAS platform powering The UK Adviser Group’s “full-service” model for Mortgage & Finance Professionals
YO-KAI EXPRESS is the tech company that innovates the future autonomous restaurant solution delivering gourmet food B2B and B2C
Karve is a vertical Saas software development focused on franchised organizations operations and management.
Homecare Advocacy Network offers a white label franchise for senior living providers to introduce home care to their business.
The franchise sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.
Franchise companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.
The franchise sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.
Here is how funding is distributed among the 38 franchise companies tracked in the VCBacked database.
Companies in the franchise sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.
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