HOTWORX Surges to No. 58 on Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500®

January 26, 2026 // Franchising.com // NEW ORLEANS, La. – HOTWORX® has been named on Entrepreneur Magazine’s prestigious 2026 Franchise 500® list. The ranking represents a significant jump from No. 95 in 2025, reinforcing the brand’s growth, strong franchisee performance, and expanding footprint just eight years after launching in 2017.

“This recognition speaks to the strength of our model and the passion of our franchisees,” said Stephen Smith, Founder and CEO of HOTWORX. “We’ve always known that infrared training would change the way people think about fitness. Seeing HOTWORX climb the Franchise 500 validates the work happening every day inside our studios and the momentum we’re building for the future.”

How Entrepreneur Evaluates Franchise Excellence

For years, the Franchise 500® has served as the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking, widely regarded as the gold standard for evaluating franchise opportunities. HOTWORX’s placement reflects strong performance across key metrics including unit growth, financial strength and stability, franchisee support, brand power, and operational and marketing systems.

"For 47 years, the Franchise 500 has been the gold standard for identifying franchise excellence. This year's ranking proves that the best brands don't just survive changing markets; they thrive in them," says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur Magazine's Editor in Chief. "These 500 companies represent some of the most reliable pathways to business ownership in America, each one vetted through our rigorous analysis of what actually drives franchisee success."

SOURCE HOTWORX®â€¯

###