For over 15 years, Franchise Direct has published its Top 100 Global Franchises Ranking, one of the most well-known franchise rankings in the industry.
This year, Youth Enrichment Brands' School of Rock, i9 Sports, and SafeSplash Swim School all placed highly amongst this list of both long-standing icons of industry and fast-growing franchise brands.
#24 - School of Rock
School of Rock is the largest music school franchise in the United States, and we’ve expanded to 16 countries across the globe in more than two decades of operation. We help aspiring musicians master skills, unleash creativity and develop tools they need to thrive in life with our patented, performance-based curriculum. School of Rock lets you indulge your love of music while improving people’s lives with the power of Rock n' Roll.
#23 - i9 Sports
i9 Sports is the nation’s first and largest youth sports franchise. Since the first franchise was sold in 2003, i9 Sports® has given entrepreneurs a time-tested way to combine their passion for youth sports with their desire for a new career path. i9 Sports owners get to make a difference in the lives of kids while also building a business for themself and their family.
With more than 5 million player registrations spanning hundreds of communities from New York to Hawaii, i9 franchise owners offer youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for boys and girls ages 3 to 14 in today’s most popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse.
#49 - SafeSplash Swim School
At SafeSplash, swimming is more than a skill—it’s a life-saving foundation for confidence, safety, and exploration. Backed by Streamline Brands, the country’s largest swim school network, Safesplash Swim School equips swimmers of all ages with the tools they need to stay safe and thrive in the water. Their proven model empowers local entrepreneurs to bring that mission to life. With best-in-class curriculum, certified instruction, and a technology-enabled platform, SafeSplash delivers a high-quality experience for families—while offering a business opportunity rooted in purpose and built for scale. Today, they’re growing coast to coast. And with each new location, they’re not just teaching lessons—they’re shaping futures, building businesses, and creating safer communities, one swimmer at a time.
We are a growing, passionate community focused on enriching lives through performance-based music education. Ready to start making a difference? School of Rock has franchise opportunities worldwide.