Pleasanton, CA — August 14, 2026 — NextHome has been named among the Most Innovative Franchises by Franchise Business Review. This marks the real estate franchise’s sixth year being recognized in this category.
Franchises awarded in this area score highest in innovation, technology tools, and overall franchisee satisfaction.
To identify the companies on the list of this year’s Most Innovative Franchises, Franchise Business Review analyzed 18 months’ worth of data from over 29,000 North American franchisees representing more than 330 brands.
NextHome franchise owners were asked about their brand’s innovation, creativity, trust in their franchisor, overall satisfaction, and the likelihood they are to recommend it to others.
“I value the NextHome franchise for its strong training programs, consistent broker support, and access to up-to-date industry information,” explained Kelly Curran, Broker Owner of NextHome In The Pines in Southern Pines, North Carolina. “Their focus on education and innovation helps agents stay informed, compliant, and competitive in an evolving market.”
NextHome franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including leadership, training & support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, and financial opportunity.
“Franchises don’t succeed by standing still,” said Michelle Rowan, President of Franchise Business Review. “The brands that keep evolving, whether it’s new products, smarter systems, or better tools for their franchisees, are the ones building something that lasts. This award recognizes that kind of forward motion.”
Franchise Business Review is a leading market research firm in the franchise sector, focusing on analyzing franchisee satisfaction and employee engagement. Their goal is to equip potential franchise buyers with valuable ratings, downloadable reports, and powerful industry insights.
Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of top franchises semi-annually, as well as industry reports throughout the year that highlight research on the top franchises in specific sectors, including Top Real Estate Franchises.
Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the complete list of the 2026 Most Innovative Franchises.
In addition to this accolade, NextHome was named No. 1 on Franchise Business Review’s list of the Top Franchises for 2026 in Owner Satisfaction, as well as recognized as a Top Franchise for Women, Top Franchise for Veterans, Most Profitable Franchise, Top Low-Cost Franchise, and Top Franchise for Culture.
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