First Choice Business Brokers provides business brokerage and valuation services focused on small to mid-sized companies.
Its ranking reflects strong franchisee growth combined with a large and expanding system.

• Strong franchisee growth exceeding 100%
• Large system with over 100 franchisees
• Relatively low average investmen($83,500) for a professional services franchise
• Scalable territory-based operating model

Sunbelt Business Brokers is a global business brokerage franchise specializing in mergers, acquisitions, and business sales.
Its ranking is driven by unmatched brand recognition and one of the largest systems in the category.

• One of the largest brokerage systems in the market
• Extensive national and international presence
• Moderate franchisee growth from a mature base
• Established processes and deal infrastructure

Murphy Business Group offers business brokerage, valuation, and advisory services for business owners.
Its ranking reflects solid system size and steady expansion, balanced against moderate growth.

• Large franchisee network across multiple markets
• Broad service offering beyond pure brokerage
• Moderate average investment ($56,500)
• Franchisee growth slower than top-ranked peers

We Sell Restaurants focuses exclusively on restaurant brokerage and related advisory services.
Its ranking is supported by strong niche positioning and solid franchisee growth.

• Clear specialization in restaurant transactions
• Mid-sized and growing franchise system
• Moderate investment requirements ($128,000)
• Narrow industry focus limits overall scale

VR Business Sales operates a long-standing business brokerage franchise with domestic and international coverage.
Its ranking reflects brand longevity and system presence, offset by slower recent growth.

• Established global brokerage brand
• Mid-sized franchisee base
• Stable but slower franchisee growth
• Traditional brokerage model with limited differentiation