Grand Welcome was recognized as one of the Top New and Emerging Franchises for 2024 in the May/June issue of Entrepreneur magazine. The ranking highlights some of the most promising companies that have begun offering franchise opportunities in the last five years. Grand Welcome was ranked #76 

“Grand Welcome is so proud to be named a Top New & Emerging Franchise by Entrepreneur for the third year in a row. As we continue to grow, we’ve had the distinct pleasure to welcome some incredibly impressive Franchisees to the Grand Welcome family. It is humbling to be recognized for our efforts as we work to strengthen our presence within both the franchise and vacation rental spaces,” a spokesperson for Grand Welcome said. 

Grand Welcome was ranked as a Top New & Emerging Franchise by Entrepreneur in both 2023 & 2022. Grand Welcome now has 80+ Franchise locations across 25+ states. What started as a small corporate operation in Mammoth Lakes has grown into a nationwide network of Franchisees in awesome locations coast to coast. There are still hundreds of territories available in vacation rental hotspots around the country. To learn more, take a look at our Franchise Information Kit.

The Top New and Emerging Franchises ranking is based on information submitted to Entrepreneur for its annual Franchise 500® and is part of the brand’s continuing effort to best understand and evaluate the ever-changing franchise marketplace. Companies featured on the 2024 list have been offering a franchise opportunity for five years or fewer (since 2019) and were assessed across multiple data points, including unit growth, startup costs and fees, training and support, the parent company’s financial stability, and brand strength.  

“The franchising industry is incredibly dynamic, with new brands, segments, products, and services emerging all the time,” says Jason Feifer, editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine. “This list is like a snapshot of what’s working—which is helpful for anyone surveying the industry at large, or prospective franchisees looking to get in on the ground floor.” 

Grand Welcome is a premier vacation rental management franchise known for its commitment to exceptional guest experiences and full-service property management. It was established to fill the need for a reputable property management company that is backed by the power of a national brand, while still having the friendly, neighborhood feel of being locally owned and operated.

The Grand Welcome franchise opportunity focuses on empowering local entrepreneurs with a proven business model, cutting-edge technology, and a dedicated support network.

Take a look at all of our amazing Grand Welcome franchises by visiting our website and browse our awesome selection of vacation rentals. To request more information on owning  a Grand Welcome franchise, click here. To see our list of available territories, click here.


To view Grand Welcome in the full ranking, visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/topnew. Results were published in the May/June issue of Entrepreneur