Franchising is made up of numerous industries–home services, fast food establishments, health and wellness businesses, childcare, financial services, and more. When individuals begin the search for an investment or a new purpose in their work, it can quickly become overwhelming to sort through all of the brands!

We’re curious at Sticky Fingers Cooking® so we wanted to find out which of these industries is looking the most promising for future franchisees this year. Of course, we think providing after-school enrichment cooking classes and camps is #1 every year, but we wanted to understand what people are learning when they find us at this moment in time.

We have heard from some of our franchise owners that when they found us–either through the International Franchise Association, a trade show, or on social media–they “just knew” this was what they were searching for in their lives. 

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Which Franchises Are Hot Now?

When you look up a list of which franchises are selling like hotcakes, you’ll mostly find specific brands or lists of them. The insight we were most interested in was which types of franchises are seeing the most growth, or expected to see more growth. 

And guess what’s coming in hot? Children’s businesses! According to Entrepreneur, children’s businesses are one of the categories “reshaping the landscape” in franchising. Sticky Fingers Cooking was named a “Top New & Emerging Franchise” in 2025 by Entrepreneur. 

Another trend for 2026 that Sticky Fingers Cooking® is on top of is being a mobile-based business. According to the Franchise King, “....home-based and mobile concepts are leading the way.” Sticky Fingers Cooking offers a non-brick-and-mortar business model concept so there is low overhead. 

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Is Sticky Fingers Cooking the Franchise Opportunity for You in 2026?

Yes, we want to partner with you as our next franchise business owner…if it’s a good fit. We hear from many people who after a conversation, or even attending Meet the Team Day, realize that they are seeking something else and we wish them well. 

If you:

• Have an entrepreneurial spirit

• Want to make a positive impact in your community

• See the value of teaching kids an essential life skill

• Can devote the time to build your business by engaging in the day-to-day operations

• Are able to invest in your future

Then please contact us today! You do not need teaching, restaurant, or culinary experience to become a Sticky Fingers Cooking franchise business owner. 

Join a brand that is part of the trend of which franchise businesses are meeting current needs and will fit into your modern life.