Franchise Development Service Market Report 2026

The franchise development service market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.65 billion in 2025 to $8.38 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of organized retail and foodservice chains, increasing interest in asset-light business models, growth of multi-unit franchise ownership, rising entrepreneurship activity, availability of franchise consulting expertise.

The franchise development service market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.94 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for cross-border franchise expansion, rising adoption of technology-enabled franchise systems, growing focus on brand consistency, expansion of franchise opportunities in emerging markets, increasing regulatory scrutiny on franchising. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of digital franchise management platforms, rising demand for scalable franchise models, growing focus on standardized operational frameworks, expansion of data-driven franchise site selection, higher emphasis on compliance and governance.

The increasing trend of entrepreneurship is expected to fuel growth in the franchise development service market. Entrepreneurship involves identifying, developing, and launching new business ventures, often taking financial risks with the aim of generating profit. This rise is largely driven by greater access to technology and funding, which make it easier for individuals to start and expand businesses. Franchise development services support entrepreneurs by offering proven business models, operational guidance, and brand recognition, reducing the risks of launching a new venture independently. For example, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics in August 2024, as of June 2024, there were 2,662,998 actively trading businesses in Australia, including 999,161 employing businesses. Between 2023 and 2024, the total number of businesses increased by 2.8%, with 73,125 new businesses commencing operations. Consequently, the growth in entrepreneurship is driving the expansion of the franchise development service market.

Leading companies in the franchise development service market are focusing on advanced solutions, such as app-based platforms, to streamline operations, improve customer engagement, and provide real-time support and analytics for franchisees. App-based platforms are digital tools accessible on smartphones or tablets that enable users to efficiently manage, monitor, and operate services. For example, in October 2024, ideaForge Technology Limited, an India-based drone manufacturer, launched the FLYGHT Franchise, India’s first app-based drone-as-a-service model. This platform allows franchisees to offer drone-based surveillance and inspection services through a centralized system, providing regional exclusivity, technical support, and revenue-sharing opportunities. It enables entrepreneurs to enter the drone industry with minimal barriers while ensuring consistent service delivery and accelerating national expansion for ideaForge.

In July 2023, Franchise FastLane LLC, a US-based franchise development company, acquired Raintree Franchise Growth for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Franchise FastLane aims to strengthen its position as a leader in franchise sales development by leveraging Raintree’s expertise to deliver enhanced, comprehensive services, attract top-tier franchise brands, and drive scalable growth for both franchisors and franchisees. This strategic move is intended to create greater value and long-term success for all stakeholders. Raintree Franchise Growth, based in the US, specializes in providing franchise development services.

Major companies operating in the franchise development service market are Tworld Franchise Pvt. Ltd., United Franchise Group LLC, FranNet Inc., Strategic Franchising Systems Inc., FranChoice Inc., Accurate Franchising Inc., Sparkleminds Pvt. Ltd., iFranchise Group LLC, CDS Development Inc., Franchise Development Group Inc., Franchise Development Service Inc., Ashtons Franchise Consulting Ltd., Franchise Growth Partners LLC, Franchise Fame Pvt. Ltd., Seeds Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Pinnacle Franchise Consulting LLC, The Franchise Builders LLC, Fulcrum Franchise Development Inc., Your Retail Coach Inc., REP’M LLC, and Fransmart Inc.

North America was the largest region in the franchise development service market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the franchise development service market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the franchise development service market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The franchise development service market includes revenues earned by entities providing services such as franchise strategy development, legal compliance consulting, franchise territory planning and analysis, franchise financing advisory, and brand consistency and quality assurance support. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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