Fort Lauderdale, FL (January 13, 2025 — 9:00 AM EST) — TECHY has been recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. Now in its 47th year, the Franchise 500® is widely regarded as a leading resource for prospective franchisees and one of the franchise industry’s most sought-after honors.
In the 2026 Franchise 500®, TECHY ranked No. 312, reflecting strong performance across key measures including unit growth, financial strength and stability, operational and marketing support, and brand power.
“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,” said Jason Feifer, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine. “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.”
To evaluate the franchise marketplace, Entrepreneur continues to refine its long-standing ranking methodology. Each franchise receives a cumulative score based on analysis of more than 150 data points across areas including costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. The 500 franchises with the highest scores earn placement in the Franchise 500® in ranking order.
Over nearly five decades, the Franchise 500® has become a benchmark for franchisors and a primary research tool for aspiring franchisees. TECHY’s placement reflects the brand’s momentum and appeal as a franchise opportunity.
To view TECHY in the full ranking, visit entrepreneur.com/franchise500. The results also appear in the January/February 2026 issue of Entrepreneur, available on newsstands January 13.
About Techy Company
Techy Company is a global technology service and retail brand headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with 200+ locations across nine countries. The company began in 2008 under the name DrPhoneFix, founded by entrepreneurs Bill Daragan and Timothy Phelps, who identified early demand for mobile device repair and accessories. Their goal was to create a one-stop destination for fast, affordable tech solutions—repairs, accessories, and support.
Today, Techy offers repairs for cell phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, and game consoles, along with electronics buybacks and trade-ins and renewed device sales. Known for quick turnaround times, quality parts, and a strong customer-focus, the company provides lifetime warranties on many services. Techy continues to expand its offerings with innovations such as AI-enabled support and broader accessory retail.
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