Buddy’s Home Furnishings Ranks Among The Top Franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Highly Competitive Franchise 500®
January 17, 2025 // Franchising.com // ORLANDO, Fla. — Buddy’s Home Furnishings, a retailer specializing in the sales and rental ownership of furniture, electronics, appliances and home accessories, has been recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®. Buddy’s ranked No. 276 this year for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, franchise support and overall brand power.
“It’s an honor to be named a top franchise opportunity by Entrepreneur for a fourth consecutive year,” said Mitchell Lee, Senior Director of Franchise Development at Buddy’s. “This achievement is a testament to the strength of our business model and the effective potential of our industry.”
In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 46-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. The editorial team researches and assesses several factors, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500® in ranking order.
“The Franchise 500 is more than a list. It’s really a collection of life-changing opportunities, featuring strong and resilient brands that future franchisees will be proud to be a part of,” says Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine. “This year’s honorees represent the bold ideas, operational excellence, and adaptability that make franchising a cornerstone of entrepreneurial success.”
Over its 46 years in existence, the Franchise 500® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Buddy’s position on the ranking is a testament to the strength of the franchise opportunity.
To view Buddy’s Home Furnishings in the full ranking, visit Entrepreneur.com/Franchise500. For more information or to inquire about franchising, visit BuddysFranchising.com.
About Buddy’s Home Furnishings
Buddy's Home Furnishings, a subsidiary of Franchise Group Inc., is a retailer specializing in the sales and rental ownership of furniture, electronics, and appliances. Buddy's has more than 335 stores in the United States and Guam. For more information, visit BuddysFranchising.com.
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