A second appearance on the Franchise Times Top 400 follows a record-setting year for the in-home care franchisor, which is targeting more than 160 locations nationwide.
- HomeWell Franchising recognized in 2026 Franchise Times Top 400.
- Achieved rapid expansion with over 160 locations targeted by year's end.
- CEO Crystal Franz credits franchise owners for ongoing success.
HomeWell Franchising has secured a place on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 for the second consecutive year, adding another industry milestone to a period of rapid expansion. The Texas-based company, which franchises non-medical in-home care services through HomeWell Care Services, surpassed its 2025 development pace during the first half of 2026. It is targeting more than 160 locations nationwide by the end of the year, with nearly 35 agencies in its pipeline awaiting opening.
Chief Executive Crystal Franz credited franchise owners for helping drive the company’s growth, pointing to increasing demand for in-home care and the commitment of local operators. HomeWell provides services including personal care, companionship and homemaking assistance for seniors and other people who need support at home. Its franchise network connects a growing market for community-based care with business owners working to establish services in their local territories.
The Franchise Times Top 400 ranks the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales from the previous year. According to the publication’s methodology, its research team spends five months reviewing five-year sales histories, company-submitted information and publicly available data. The resulting rankings offer prospective franchisees and existing operators a reference point for assessing the scale and performance of franchise systems, although a ranking alone does not determine the suitability of a particular investment.
The recognition follows other milestones for HomeWell in 2026. The company appeared on the Inc. 5000 list with reported three-year growth of 139% and was named a Top 2026 Franchise by Franchise Business Review. Those distinctions provide additional context for its expansion, while its year-end target remains a goal rather than a completed result. Achieving it will depend on the progress of agencies in development and the company’s ability to support new operators as they begin serving their communities.
As franchise networks grow, tracking results across locations can help leaders identify operational strengths and areas that need attention. The Benchmarking feature available through Gorilla Dash can help franchise operators compare performance indicators and monitor progress against internal goals. For HomeWell, the next stage of expansion will test whether its recent momentum can continue while maintaining the support and service standards needed across a growing network of in-home care agencies.
Key Facts:
| Franchise Times Top 400 Inclusion | HomeWell recognized among the largest U.S. franchise systems in 2026 for exceptional sales growth. |
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| Rapid Expansion | HomeWell aims to reach over 160 locations by the end of 2026, with 35 new agencies in the pipeline. |
| CEO's Statement | Crystal Franz emphasizes franchise owners' role in HomeWell's success and growth amidst rising home care demand. |
| Research Process | Five-month rigorous research with historical sales data backing the credibility of the Franchise Times list. |
| Notable Recognitions | Apart from Franchise Times, HomeWell listed in 2026 Inc. 5000 and named a Top 2026 Franchise. |
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