A proud moment for the ohDEER herd! ohDEER has officially been named to the Franchise Business Review Top 200 list for 2026.
This recognition means more to us than a headline or a plaque. Why? Because the Franchise Business Review Top 200 list is not based on marketing budgets, unit counts, or press releases. It is based entirely on confidential franchisee satisfaction surveys. It is based on what franchise owners actually say about their experience inside the system. And that matters.
Each year, Franchise Business Review surveys tens of thousands of franchise owners across hundreds of brands. The Franchise Business Review Top 200 list highlights franchise systems that receive the highest ratings in areas such as:
This award is powerful because it reflects the lived experience of franchisees, not external perception.
As Allison Dudas of Franchise Business Review shared on their Top 200 podcast episode:
“Sometimes when you’re thinking about buying a franchise, you have no idea where to start. Some people have misconceptions about franchises. So it’s almost impossible to know how to start. How do you know what’s a good franchise? How do you know that you’ll be able to make money? How do you know that you’ll be valued and happy? How do you know that it’s scalable? And so that’s why we have these lists to help people.”
For candidates and brokers navigating a crowded marketplace, the FBR Top 200 list serves as a trusted signal. It helps answer the questions that matter most: Will I be supported? Will I be heard? Will I be proud to build this business? For ohDEER, the answer is yes, our franchisees confirmed it.
There are many awards in franchising. Some are paid placements. Some are editorial features. Some are growth-based rankings. The Franchise Business Review Top 200 Franchise Brand distinction is different. Franchisees complete confidential surveys. They evaluate leadership, communication, training, operations, financial opportunity, and overall satisfaction. You cannot buy your way onto the Franchise Business Review Top 200 list. You earn it. That is what makes being named an ohDEER Top 200 Franchise so meaningful.
Todd Lamson, Senior Director of Operations at ohDEER, shared what being named a Franchise Business Review Top 200 Franchise Brand means to the system:
“A proud moment for the ohDEER system: being recognized by FBR as a Top 200 Franchise Brand. This reinforces what we believe deeply: authenticity, support, clarity, and making wins for everyone. I’m forever grateful in this brand, as with others before, to work with franchisees who show up, share, challenge, and help make ohDEER better every day. Enjoy more time outside and build a business you’re proud of while doing it.”
Todd’s words reflect what makes this award meaningful. It is not just about ranking on a list, it is about the daily collaboration and shared commitment that drive franchisee satisfaction.
As an All-Natural Deer, Tick, and Mosquito Control franchise, our mission is simple: Enjoy More Time Outside.
But our mission extends beyond protecting families and pets. It includes protecting the franchisee experience. When franchisees invest in ohDEER, they are not just buying a territory. They are joining a system built on:
Being named a Top 200 Franchise reinforces what we believe deeply: when you prioritize franchisee satisfaction, performance follows.
Franchising can sometimes fall into a growth-at-all-costs mentality. Speed becomes the headline. Unit count becomes the metric. At ohDEER, we believe growth should be sustainable, strategic, and supported.
Our system includes thorough onboarding and technical training, ongoing marketing support, dedicated field support and operational guidance, transparent performance conversations, and strong franchisee-to-franchisee collaboration designed to help every owner grow with clarity and confidence.
This is not a top-down system where corporate dictates and franchisees execute blindly. It is a system where feedback is valued and improvements are implemented. That culture is what helped earn our place among the Top 200 Franchise Brands 2026.
This recognition as a Franchise Business Review Top 200 Franchise Brand belongs to our franchisees. It belongs to the owners who protect landscapes from deer damage, help reduce tick exposure for families and pets, educate customers about prevention and realistic expectations, show up at community events, and generously share wins and lessons with fellow owners. You are the reason ohDEER is recognized among the Top 200 Franchise Brands 2026. When franchisees thrive, the entire system thrives.
If you are exploring franchise opportunities, the marketplace can feel overwhelming. Thousands of brands. Countless industries. Endless marketing claims.
Being named to the Franchise Business Review Top 200 is not just an accolade. It is a data-backed signal that franchisees inside the system report high levels of satisfaction. For candidates, this recognition suggests strong training and support, healthy communication, alignment between expectations and reality, and a culture where owners feel valued and heard. For brokers, it provides meaningful third-party validation when evaluating franchise brands and recommending opportunities to their clients.
If you are searching for a Franchise Business Review Top 200 Franchise Brand that combines mission, market demand, and franchisee satisfaction, ohDEER is worth a closer look.
ohDEER was founded with a simple goal: create effective, all-natural deer, tick, and mosquito control solutions that families feel good about using around kids and pets.
Over time, that mission expanded. We are not just protecting outdoor spaces. We are helping families enjoy more time outside. We are helping franchisees build businesses rooted in purpose. Now, that mission is reinforced by being recognized as an ohDEER Top 200 Franchise by Franchise Business Review. That combination of mission and measurable franchisee satisfaction is powerful.
Strong franchise systems are built on aligned leadership. From franchise development to marketing to operations, our leadership team is committed to:
Being named a Franchise Business Review Top 200 Franchise Brand validates that our approach is working. More importantly, it motivates us to continue raising the bar. Awards are milestones, but culture is ongoing work.
We are proud to be listed among the Top 200 Franchise Brands 2026. But we are even more focused on what comes next. In 2026 and beyond, our priorities remain focused on supporting existing franchisees as they grow sustainably, welcoming aligned new owners into the herd, strengthening our operational systems, expanding strategically into outdoor lifestyle markets, and continuing to earn franchisee trust year after year.
The goal is not just to appear on the Franchise Business Review Top 200 list once. The goal is to build a franchise system where owners consistently say, “I would do this again.”
At its core, this recognition reflects something simple: Franchisees inside ohDEER feel supported, valued, and optimistic about their business. That is the foundation of long-term success.
We are honored to be recognized as a Franchise Business Review Top 200 Franchise Brand and proud to stand among the Top 200 Franchise Brands 2026.
And we remain committed to building a brand where you can protect families and pets, serve your community, grow a scalable business and be proud of the work you do.
Here’s to an incredible 2026 ahead!
