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Franchise Startups

Updated July 2026

Companies in the franchise sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 36 recently funded franchise companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
36
Total Funding
$892.9M
Avg Funding
$35.7M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Cities for Franchise

Los Angeles
Hayward
New York
Vancouver
Essen
Minneapolis

Recently Funded Companies

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Los Angeles, United States

Dogdrop is tech-enabled, small footprint, quality dog daycare.

$2.9M raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Hayward, United States

YO-KAI EXPRESS is the tech company that innovates the future autonomous restaurant solution delivering gourmet food B2B and B2C

$9.3M raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Fohlio help organizations with many locations manage their approved products and design standards while purchase with volume discounts

$3.1M raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Karve is a vertical Saas software development focused on franchised organizations operations and management.

$90K raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Essen, Germany

Pottsalat provides delivery service intended to deliver freshly prepared salads and bowls.

$2.2M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Minneapolis, United States

The Leader in Spanish Immersion Early Education®

$38.0M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Kwali is a food production platform for franchises.

$2.5M raised
Jul 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Brooklyn, United States

BSE Global operates state-of-the-art venues, manages premier sports franchises, delivering dynamic content and experiences for audiences.

$688.0M raised
Jun 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Omaha, United States

Homecare Advocacy Network offers a white label franchise for senior living providers to introduce home care to their business.

$500K raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Peckwater Brands is a provider of delivery franchises to kitchen operators.

$18.2M raised
Jun 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Exponent is a financial platform designed for franchise owners and multi-location enterprises.

May 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Zuidbroek, The Netherlands

Flixit is a technology business that assists franchisees in optimising their social media presence.

$977K raised
Apr 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Croydon, United Kingdom

SMACKS Burgers & Hot Chicken operates a restaurant chain serving Angus beef burgers and hot chicken meals.

$2.2M raised
Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Mauldin, United States

T&S Food Services primarily operates and manages full-service casual dining restaurants.

$993K raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Mighty Quinn's Barbeque is a restaurant that offers food and beverages for customers.

$502K raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Barcelona, Spain

Hunger is a B2B2C food tech that uses data-driven experimentation to build solid digital brands to be operated in third-party spaces.

$442K raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Orlando, United States

Amazing Explorers Academy operates STEAM-focused early childhood education centers and preschool franchises for infants through pre-K.

$325K raised
Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

FoodTech Capital is a SaaS application platform designed for centralized food order management.

$1.2M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Carmel, United States

FlexWerk provides easy, private access to the best technology, systems and premium fitness spaces

$750K raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Westborough, United States

Transcendent Brands develops and operates drive-thru coffee and express car wash brands and provides centralized support services.

$112.5M raised
Feb 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Alpa is a financial platform designed for hospitality businesses like restaurants and franchises.

$3.4M raised
Feb 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Spanish Fork, United States

Bin Blasters Franchising provides trash can cleaning franchise services and operational support.

$480K raised
Feb 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Seoul, South Korea

ControlM is a food technology company that provides optimum AI solutions to F&B and franchise operators.

$1.8M raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Charlotte, United States

Information Technology and Marketplace

$2.2M raised
Jul 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

Bao'd UP is a food & beverage company focusing on delivering affordable, convenient and healthy Asian food to the mass

$275K raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

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About the Franchise Startup Ecosystem

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.

Funding Trends in Franchise

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.

Growth Outlook

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.

Franchise Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 36 franchise companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$35.7M
Total Funding Tracked
$892.9M
Countries Represented
8

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Franchise

1.New York
3 companies$3.7M
2.London
2 companies$21.6M
3.Los Angeles
1 companies$2.9M
4.Hayward
1 companies$9.3M
5.Vancouver
1 companies$90K

Related Industries

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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