America’s largest urgent care network places 60^th overall and first in the Urgent/Primary Care Clinics category on 2026 list

American Family Care (AFC), the nation’s leading urgent care provider with more than 400 walk-in clinics across the United States, is proud to announce it has once again been recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500^®, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. For 47 years, the Franchise 500^® has been recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, and placement in the ranking has been a highly sought-after honor within the franchise industry.

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American Family Care (AFC) ranks 60th overall and first in the Urgent/Primary Care Clinics category on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2026 Franchise 500® Ranking

In the 2026 Franchise 500^®, American Family Care ranked No. 60 overall and first in the Urgent/Primary Care Clinics category, recognized for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, operational and marketing support and brand power.

“Thank you to Entrepreneur for once again recognizing AFC on this prestigious list,” said Jeremy Morgan, CEO of American Family Care. “This achievement highlights the strength and power of our brand, as well as the meaningful opportunity an AFC franchise offers both business owners and the local communities in which they serve. Being ranked alongside other leading franchise organizations is an honor, but more importantly, it reflects our entire team’s commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and support across every AFC location. Our centers have become vital parts of the communities we serve, and we look forward to expanding our franchise network to reach even more patients across the U.S.”

"For 47 years, the Franchise 500 has been the gold standard for identifying franchise excellence. This year's ranking proves that the best brands don't just survive changing markets; they thrive in them," says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur magazine's editor in chief. "These 500 companies represent some of the most reliable pathways to business ownership in America, each one vetted through our rigorous analysis of what actually drives franchisee success."

In Entrepreneur’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace, the company’s 47-year-old ranking formula continues to evolve as well. Each franchise is thoroughly evaluated and given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. The 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500^® in ranking order.

Over its 47 years in existence, the Franchise 500^® has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for prospective franchisees. American Family Care’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise opportunity. To view American Family Care in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2026 issue of Entrepreneur.

With more than 400 clinics nationwide, AFC provides urgent care, primary care, express lab testing, X-ray diagnostics, and vaccinations – serving millions of patients annually. To learn more about owning an AFC franchise, visit https://afcfranchising.com/.

About American Family Care

Founded in 1982, American Family Care (AFC) pioneered the concept of convenient and effective urgent care services, delivered through a nationwide network of more than 400 walk-in clinics. Today, AFC is the nation's largest provider of urgent care, generating more than $1 billion in system-wide sales annually, with 3,500 highly trained healthcare professionals treating over 4 million patients each year. AFC continues to be a leader in accessible healthcare, providing treatments for flu, allergies, and everyday injuries, along with a comprehensive range of lab tests, x-rays, and occupational medicine services. Ranked #60 overall on the Entrepreneur^® Franchise 500 and first in the Urgent/Primary Care Clinics category, AFC is one of the most admired brands in urgent care and franchising. For more information, visit https://americanfamilycare.com.

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