The

5

best

Housing

franchises of 2026

Complete ranking by Growth & Profitability

Housing franchises span home furnishings, specialty retail, décor, and sleep-related categories.

Performance in this segment is shaped by capital requirements, unit economics, and system scale, with the strongest brands combining efficient payback profiles and sustainable franchise networks.

Below are the top 5 housing franchises in the market today, highlighting the brands that best balance efficiency, scale, and stability.

Verlo Mattress

9.1
/
10

Verlo Mattress offers custom mattresses and sleep solutions, providing personalized comfort and support for a good night's rest.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Franchisees

?

27
+
4%
4%
Franchise fee

?

$50,000
Investment

?

$270,000 - $714,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$1,859,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

12.2%

Our score
9.1
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Verlo Mattress manufactures and retails premium mattresses through locally operated showrooms.
Its ranking is driven by excellent payback efficiency paired with manageable capital requirements.

  • Established system with 27 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$492K)
  • Outstanding 0.26x payback
  • Modest franchisee growth (~4%) supports system stability

Slumberland

8.5
/
10

Slumberland offers furniture and bedding solutions, providing a wide range of comfortable and stylish options for creating inviting living spaces.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Franchisees

?

71
+
0%
0%
Franchise fee

?

$55,000
Investment

?

$830,000 - $3,215,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$2,876,000

+
2.8%
2.8%
Operating Profit

?

5.4%

Our score
8.5
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Slumberland operates large-format mattress and furniture retail stores across regional markets.
Its ranking reflects strong revenue generation despite higher capital requirements.

  • Mid-sized system with 71 franchisees
  • High average investment (~$2.02M) reflects big-box retail footprint
  • Solid 0.70x payback
  • Flat franchisee growth (0%) limits upside but supports stability

Buddy's Home Furnishing

8.3
/
10

Buddy's Home Furnishing provides affordable and flexible rental options for furniture, appliances, electronics, and accessories, making it easy to furnish homes and offices without the commitment of ownership.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Franchisees

?

303
+
10%
10%
Franchise fee

?

$39,900
Investment

?

$376,000 - $798,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$778,000

+
1.1%
1.1%
Operating Profit

?

17.6%

Our score
8.3
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Buddy’s Home Furnishing provides rent-to-own furniture, electronics, and appliance solutions.
Its ranking is supported by strong system scale and steady growth.

  • Large system with 303 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$587K)
  • Efficient 0.75x payback
  • Positive franchisee growth (~10%) supports continued expansion

HOMEstretch

8.0
/
10

HOMEstretch offers professional home organization services, helping clients declutter and create functional living spaces.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Franchisees

?

67
+
n.a.
n.a.
Franchise fee

?

$60,000
Investment

?

$110,000 - $178,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$190,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

15.7%

Our score
8.0
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

HOMEStretch offers lift chair and mobility furniture solutions targeting senior customers.
Its ranking reflects low capital intensity and attractive unit economics.

  • Mid-sized system with 67 franchisees
  • Low average investment (~$144K)
  • Good 0.76x payback
  • Growth data unavailable, limiting ranking upside

Real Deals

7.8
/
10

Real Deals offers home décor and boutique products, providing a variety of stylish and affordable options for enhancing interior spaces and aesthetics.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

All you need to know about this franchise

Franchisees

?

46
+
5%
5%
Franchise fee

?

$30,000
Investment

?

$143,000 - $268,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$337,000

+
-14.9%
-14.9%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.8
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Real Deals specializes in home décor retail focused on value-oriented merchandise.
Its ranking reflects solid payback and accessible investment levels.

  • Established system with 46 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$205.5K)
  • Strong 0.61x payback
  • Modest franchisee growth (~5%) supports stability

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