Estrella Insurance lands No. 104 on Franchise Times Top 400

Miami-based Estrella Insurance debuted at No. 104 on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400, ranking second among insurance franchises. The placement underscores the franchisor’s growth to more than 240 locations and $774.4 million in systemwide sales.

Why it matters: - Estrella Insurance’s debut on the 2026 Franchise Times Top 400 puts the Miami-based franchisor among the largest U.S. franchise systems. - The ranking also signals rising scale in the insurance-franchise category, where Estrella placed second this year. - The milestone may help the brand attract future franchise owners as it continues expanding nationwide.

What happened: - Franchise Times ranked Estrella Insurance No. 104 on the 2026 Top 400 list. - The list measures the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales. - Franchise Times credited Estrella with $774.4 million in systemwide sales at the end of 2025. - Franchise Times also cited 233 locations at the end of 2025. - Estrella has continued opening new agencies in 2026 across Florida, Texas and California. - The company now operates more than 240 locations.

The details: - Estrella has grown through franchised ownership since it began franchising in 2008. - Local entrepreneurs own and operate every Estrella location. - Felipe Martinez, vice president of franchise development, said the ranking shows prospective owners what is possible when they build a business with a brand that has their back. - Estrella says its owners get access to more than 100 insurance carriers. - That carrier access gives owners more coverage and pricing options for customers. - Many Estrella owners previously worked as agents or managers before opening their own agencies. - Some owners have become multi-unit operators as their client base expanded. - The brand said that owner growth helped drive the sales that earned its place on the Top 400.

Between the lines: - The ranking suggests Estrella’s franchise model is scaling through a mix of local ownership and a broad carrier network. - Its placement near the top of the insurance-franchise category may strengthen its pitch to experienced insurance professionals considering ownership. - The brand’s growth from employee-to-owner pathways points to a franchise system that promotes internal advancement.

What's next: - Estrella says it will keep expanding in 2026 with new agencies in additional markets. - The company is using the Top 400 placement to market ownership opportunities through Estrella Franchise. - Estrella Insurance also points to its broader brand momentum, including 14 straight years on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 and a spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000.