Franchise Business Review, a research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only ratings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes annual rankings of the top franchises in its Guide to Today’s Top Franchises, as well as guides throughout the year ranking the top franchises in specific sectors.

To identify the companies on the list of this year’s Most Innovative Franchises, Franchise Business Review analyzed 18 months’ worth of data from 35,000 franchisees representing more than 365 brands. Franchise owners were asked about their brand’s innovation and creativity as well as their trust in the franchisor, overall satisfaction with the brand, and likelihood to recommend it to others.

“Innovation matters in that it could be what separates the best, most viable franchise opportunities from the rest—a critical factor for prospective franchisees looking for a smart investment,” said Michelle Rowan, president & COO of Franchise Business Review. “The franchises on this list focus on providing franchise owners with the most innovative products, services, and processes to help their businesses stay fresh and grow. We are proud to recognize the brands that prioritize and value innovation to support their franchisees’ success and the long-term resiliency of the brand.”

School of Rock's franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems, including leadership, training & support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, and financial opportunity.

In just 25 years, School of Rock has grown from a single location in Philadelphia, PA to a global brand, with over 370 schools open and operating across 17 countries, with hundreds more in development. Their patented curriculum, the School of Rock Method™, differs from traditional music education approaches because it combines one-on-one instruction with group rehearsals and live performances, starting students on their musical journey by teaching the songs that inspire them.