NextHome Named Best-Overall Franchise and Best-in-Category in Real Estate Sector for 2025 by Franchi

NextHome has been honored as the Best-Overall Franchise on Franchise Business Review’s (FBR) list of the Top Franchises for 2025 and as Best-in-Category in Real Estate. This marks FBR’s 20th year recognizing top-ranked franchise opportunities, based entirely on franchisee satisfaction and performance.

Franchise Business Review, a leading market research firm, conducts independent surveys assessing franchisee satisfaction and employee engagement. The rankings and awards are based solely on data from franchise owners, offering unbiased insights. FBR’s findings are published in the annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises, which highlights the top 200 franchises.

NextHome Stands Out Among 350 Franchise Brands NextHome was evaluated alongside over 350 franchise brands, representing more than 34,000 franchise owners. Franchisees responded to 33 benchmark questions covering critical areas such as:
 Training & Support
 Operations
 Franchisor/Franchisee Relations
 Financial Opportunity

Leadership Insights
“Having NextHome ranked the No. 1 franchise in the country once again is not only an honor but a testament to our franchise model’s continued success in an industry that’s continually evolving,” said James Dwiggins, Chief Executive Officer of NextHome. “2024 was a difficult year in real estate. Everyone, from our corporate team to each broker and agent representing the brand across the country, faced immense challenges. As a franchisor, our success can be attributed to always focusing on our people and their success. By providing the best marketing and technology tools, training opportunities, and world-class customer service, NextHome real estate professionals can spend more time doing what they do best—helping people find their next home.”

Franchisee Satisfaction is Key
“Franchisee satisfaction continues to be the leading indicator of franchise performance and system health, and we are pleased to report that owner satisfaction among the 2025 Franchisee Satisfaction Award winners averages 30% higher than other franchise brands,” said Michelle Rowan, President and COO of Franchise Business Review. “As an independent research firm, Franchise Business Review is committed to providing unbiased data to prospective franchise buyers to help them identify the best franchise opportunities based on actual feedback and experiences from current owners.”

Gratitude and Acknowledgment
NextHome extends its deepest gratitude to its franchisees, whose dedication and hard work made this achievement possible.