{"id":12993,"date":"2026-01-14T09:10:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T14:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/?p=12993"},"modified":"2026-01-14T09:20:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T14:20:49","slug":"greatflorida-insurance-climbs-the-ranks-on-the-entrepreneur-franchise-500-list-for-the-second-consecutive-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/2026\/greatflorida-insurance-climbs-the-ranks-on-the-entrepreneur-franchise-500-list-for-the-second-consecutive-year\/","title":{"rendered":"GreatFlorida Insurance Climbs the Ranks on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500\u00ae List for the Second Consecutive Year"},"content":{"rendered":"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/b><\/div>\n
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Palm City, FL \u2014 January 13, 2026\u00a0\u2014 GreatFlorida Insurance is proud to announce that it has once again been recognized on the prestigious Entrepreneur Franchise 500\u00a0list<\/a>, marking its second consecutive year\u00a0among the nation\u2019s top franchise systems.<\/p>\n

After debuting on the list in 2025 at #324, GreatFlorida Insurance has surged ahead in 2026,\u00a0climbing 61 spots to an impressive #263 ranking.<\/p>\n

This achievement reflects the company\u2019s continued momentum and strength, driven by a 22% increase in franchise units over the past three years\u00a0and the steady expansion of new locations across the state of Florida.<\/p>\n

Today, GreatFlorida Insurance proudly operates 146 locations statewide<\/a>, reinforcing its position as one of Florida\u2019s leading independent insurance franchise<\/a> organizations.<\/p>\n

The 2026 recognition comes during a milestone year for the company, as GreatFlorida Insurance celebrates its 35th anniversary.Founded with humble beginnings by President Ike Peerbhai, GreatFlorida has grown into a trusted brand dedicated to serving Florida communities while empowering career-minded insurance professionals to build enduring businesses and generational legacies.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBeing recognized by Entrepreneur for the second year in a row, and moving up so significantly, means a great deal to our entire organization,\u201d<\/em>
\nsaid Dustyn Shroff, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>.<\/em><\/h3>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s incredibly humbling to see a brand that started from such modest beginnings earn recognition among its peers on a national stage. This growth is a testament to our franchise owners, our team, and the vision that Ike set in motion years ago. We\u2019re excited to keep building something truly special for Florida and beyond.\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n

GreatFlorida Insurance\u2019s success is also rooted in its deep, long-standing partnerships across the insurance marketplace. Strategic relationships with respected carriers and partners including Progressive, Monarch, Dairyland, Windward, Tower Hill, and many others continue to provide GreatFlorida franchise owners with robust product access and competitive solutions for their clients.<\/p>\n

As it looks ahead, GreatFlorida Insurance remains firmly committed to Florida, focused on thoughtful growth, strong partnerships, and supporting driven professionals who want more than a job\u2014they want to build a legacy.<\/p>\n

About GreatFlorida Insurance<\/b><\/p>\n

Founded 35 years ago, GreatFlorida Insurance is one of Florida\u2019s largest and most respected independent insurance franchise networks, offering personal and commercial insurance solutions through a wide array of carrier partnerships. With 146 locations statewide, GreatFlorida continues to expand its footprint while staying true to its mission of helping agents succeed and communities thrive.<\/p>\n

For more information about GreatFlorida Insurance and franchise opportunities, visit\u00a0www.greatflorida.com<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Palm City, FL \u2014 January 13, 2026\u00a0\u2014 GreatFlorida Insurance is proud to announce that it has once again been recognized on the prestigious Entrepreneur Franchise 500\u00a0list, marking its second consecutive year\u00a0among the nation\u2019s top franchise systems. After debuting on the list in 2025 at #324, GreatFlorida Insurance has surged ahead in 2026,\u00a0climbing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1219,"featured_media":12994,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10,1490,1492],"tags":[27,40,71],"class_list":{"0":"post-12993","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-florida-insurance-industry","8":"category-newsroom","9":"category-press-release","10":"tag-florida-insurance-agency","11":"tag-florida-insurance-franchise","12":"tag-florida-insurance-industry"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12993","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1219"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12993"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12993\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13000,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12993\/revisions\/13000"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12994"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12993"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12993"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12993"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}