Apr 14, 2026

Brightway Insurance has once again been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the Top Franchises Under $50,000 for 2026.
This annual list highlights franchise opportunities that combine affordability with strong support systems, brand strength, and long-term growth potential, all of which continue to define the Brightway model.
Central to the model is the Brightway Promise - a commitment to helping agency owners grow faster here than anywhere else. The model is built to remove operational friction so owners can focus on what matters most: building relationships and growing their book of business.
The Brightway Promise is delivered through:
By combining these elements, Brightway enables agency owners to spend more time selling and less time servicing, an approach that has helped produce some of the most successful independent agents in the country.
Entrepreneur’s ranking is based on its highly competitive Franchise 500 evaluation, which analyzes more than 150 data points across critical areas including costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial stability. The Top Franchises Under $50,000 list showcases brands that offer a lower barrier to entry while still delivering the infrastructure and resources needed to scale.
As Brightway continues to expand its nationwide footprint, recognitions like this highlight the strength of its model and its ongoing commitment to innovation as a tech-forward, AI-enabled franchise network.
For those considering agency ownership, this recognition underscores what’s possible with the right support system behind you.
Our promise is simple: help agency owners grow faster here than anywhere else.
If you’re ready to build a business designed to scale, learn more about the Brightway franchise opportunity.