Pleasanton, CA — March 12, 2026 — NextHome has been named a 2026 Top Franchise for Women by Franchise Business Review, an honor awarded to just 100 brands each year. The recognition marks the seventh time the franchise has earned the distinction and comes on the heels of NextHome being ranked the No. 1 Franchise in Owner Satisfaction by FBR earlier this year.
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. Franchise Business Review publishes industry reports throughout the year that highlight research on the top franchises in specific sectors.
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. Founded in 2014, NextHome has over 600 offices and 5,500+ members across the country. The company closed over 30,000 transactions in 2025 worth over $11B in volume.
“I’m incredibly proud of the women entrepreneurs who have chosen the NextHome franchise,” said Charis Moreno, Chief Revenue Officer at NextHome. “Their success inspires us to continue supporting talented individuals from all backgrounds who share our vision to provide value, make a difference, and raise the bar in our industry.”
NextHome was among 320 franchise brands, representing nearly 8,550 female franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s research on the Top Franchises for Women. NextHome’s franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including leadership, training & support, financial opportunity, and work/life balance.
“For women exploring the path to business ownership, whether full-time or part-time, franchising opens a world of real, achievable opportunity,” said Michelle Rowan, President of Franchise Business Review. “But with a vast landscape of options out there, due diligence is everything. Before committing to any brand, women should take a close look at what current female franchisees are actually experiencing: the quality of training and support, work/life balance, earning potential, company culture, and the strength of leadership. This year’s Top Franchises for Women list speaks for itself, 88% of female owners say they enjoy operating their business, and three out of four would recommend their franchise to others. That kind of peer validation is invaluable when you’re standing at the threshold of a major life decision.”
Interested in being a part of the NextHome Real Estate Franchise? Contact Charis Moreno at Charis@NextHome.com.
Each office is an independently owned and operated business.