Entrepreneurs Startups – Summer 2026

Summary

Entrepreneur's Startups Summer 2026 lists 700-plus businesses you can buy across 10 hottest franchise trends — from Asian food to restoration — with Lawn Doctor leading the franchise performance rankings.

The issue opens with the cover feature "Buy a Business That's Trending!" (p.6), ranking the top 10 franchise trends and 700-plus brands. Asian Food leads with Aloha Poke Co., Bonchon, and bb.q Chicken leading the category. "The Biggest Smallest Brand" (p.56) profiles Lawn Doctor's near-zero failure rate and $380,000 average unit revenue. "Low-Cost Marketing Magic" (p.62) shares franchisee marketing tactics under $500 per campaign. "What New Franchisees Want" (p.72) surveys 3,500-plus franchisees on satisfaction drivers. "Reinventing the Flower Shop" (p.76) covers French Florist's subscription model with $65 average order value. "A Better Bagel Business" (p.78) profiles PopUp Bagels' low-overhead shared-kitchen model. "You've Got This!" (p.80) helps franchise buyers overcome fear-based thinking.

The 10 trend categories span Asian Food, Beverages, Business Services, Children's Education, Health & Wellness, Junk Removal, Personal Care, Pets, Recreation, and Restoration.

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Content Guide

▸ Cover Feature

p.6 · Buy a Business That's Trending!
Tracy Stapp Herold identifies 10 franchise trends for 2026 with 700-plus brands. Asian Food leads the list — Korean fried chicken, poke bowls, and curry concepts show highest growth. Prospective franchisees can use the trend-verified list to focus search.

▸ Franchise Profiles

p.56 · The Biggest Smallest Brand
Lawn Doctor delivers a near-zero franchisee failure rate and $380,000 average unit revenue with 25 percent EBITDA margins. Franchise investors seeking recession-resistant models get a performance benchmark.

p.78 · A Better Bagel Business
PopUp Bagels operates from shared kitchens with 3 staff per unit and generates $500,000 annual revenue. Food entrepreneurs can replicate the shared-kitchen, low-overhead model.

▸ Operations

p.62 · Low-Cost Marketing Magic
Franchisees share tactics costing under $500 per campaign: local event sponsorship, hyper-targeted social ads, and cross-promotions with adjacent businesses. Each tactic includes a specific execution example.

p.72 · What New Franchisees Want
A 3,500-plus respondent survey ranks training quality, brand recognition, and ongoing support as top satisfaction drivers. Franchisors get a clear checklist for support program investment.

▸ Business Strategy

p.76 · Reinventing the Flower Shop
French Florist's subscription model drives an average order value of $65 — double the industry average. The article shares the pricing and retention framework.

p.80 · You've Got This!
Three franchisees who left corporate jobs now earn more than their previous salaries. Each shares the specific moment they decided to buy.

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Editor's Take

This is a focused franchise-buyer guide that delivers exactly what it promises: a list of 700-plus brands across validated trends. The Lawn Doctor profile with near-zero failure rate data is the most compelling statistic in the issue. The weakest piece is "You've Got This!" — it is standard motivational content that any franchise blog already covers. The 10-trend framework is well-organized, and the Asian Food category correctly identifies the strongest growth sector. For anyone actively searching for a franchise to buy in 2026, this issue saves hours of research time. For general readers, it offers little beyond the franchise niche.

Strengths
• 10-trend framework with 700-plus brand names
• Lawn Doctor near-zero failure rate
• Franchisee satisfaction survey with 3,500+ respondents

Weaknesses
• You've Got This! is motivational filler
• Limited value for non-franchise readers

Verdict: Selective read — Essential for active franchise buyers; skip if you are not in the market.