Pleasanton, CA — May 28, 2025 — NextHome was recently named to Franchise Business Review’s 2025 “Culture100” list. The list recognizes the top 100 franchise brands in its annual research on the Best Franchise Cultures.
Franchise Business Review, a research firm that conducts independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only ratings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. This is the fourth year in a row that NextHome’s company culture has been recognized on the Culture100 list.
NextHome, Inc. is an independently owned national franchisor with a focus on changing the way consumers work with local agents and shop for real estate online. Recently ranked as the No. 1 franchise in the country in owner satisfaction, NextHome has over 600 offices and nearly 6,000 members across the country. The company closed over 30,000 transactions in 2024 worth over $11B in volume.
NextHome was among more than 350 franchise brands representing over 35,000 franchise owners that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research on the best franchise cultures. Franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems. The brands that were selected received the highest overall ratings based on 17 unique areas that contribute to a strong company culture, including leadership, core values, franchisee community, and engagement.
“Finding the right culture fit is an important part of any franchise investment decision, but it can be difficult to gauge,” said Michelle Rowan, President and COO of Franchise Business Review. “Franchise Business Review gathers data on how current franchise owners rate a brand’s culture and compare it to industry benchmarks. That data gives potential buyers insights into important indicators of a positive culture, such as if franchisees believe the franchisor cares about their success and how well support staff and franchisees work together to achieve their business objectives. The companies on this year’s Culture100 list are rated 20% – 50% higher by their franchisees than other franchise brands in the key areas that contribute to a positive culture. If you’re considering buying a franchise, we recommend you start your search there.”
“Any NextHome member can tell you that our company culture is one of a kind,” said Charis Moreno, NextHome Vice President of Sales. “What’s exciting is that people outside our organization are starting to see it too. Being recognized by Franchise Business Review and the industry as a real estate franchise with a great culture confirms we’re doing something right – building a community that lasts.”
This recognition adds to a list of remarkable achievements for NextHome in 2025 from Franchise Business Review, including being named a Top Franchise for Women, a Top Low-Cost Franchise, and the best overall franchise in the country.
Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full list of the 2025 Best Franchise Cultures.
Interested in being a part of the NextHome Real Estate Franchise? Contact VP of Sales Charis Moreno at Charis@NextHome.com.
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