Q1 2025 – Franchise Stock Performance vs. S&P 500

This report “Q1 2025 – Franchise Stock Performance” compares franchise brands across major sectors to the S&P 500. The S&P 500 had negative growth of -7.6% in Q1. Out of the 6 stocks we tracked, 1 had a positive share price return in the quarter.

Q1 2025 Share Price Performance vs S&P 500

S&P 500 Index

January 31, 2025 – 6040.53

March 31, 2025 – 5611.85

Growth of -7.6% in Q1.

The franchise stocks and sectors we are tracking include food service, fitness, real estate, home services, hospitality, manufacturing, and software. By tracking these brands against the S&P 500 index, we can gain a better understanding of how they are performing compared to the broader macroeconomic business environment.

Foodservice – McDonald’s (MCD) 

January 31, 2025 – $288.70

March 31, 2025 – $312.37

Growth of +7.6% in Q1.

Follow this link for our analysis of McDonald’s Q1 2025 results.  

Fitness – Planet Fitness (PLNT) 

January 31, 2025 – $108.16

March 31, 2025 – $96.61

Growth of -12.0% in Q1.

Follow this link for our analysis of Planet Fitness’ Q1 2025 results.

Real Estate – RE/MAX (RMAX) 

January 31, 2025 – $9.98

March 31, 2025 – $8.37

Growth of -19.2% in Q1.

Follow this link for our analysis of RE/MAX’s Q1 2025 results.

Home Services – FirstService Brands (FSV)

January 31, 2025 – $181.87

March 31, 2025 – $165.95

Growth of -9.6% in Q1.

Follow this link for our analysis of FirstService’s Q1 2025 results.

Hospitality – Hilton (HLT)

January 31, 2025 – $256.07

March 31, 2025 – $227.05

Growth of -12.5% in Q1.

Follow this link for our analysis of Hilton’s Q1 2025 results

Manufacturing – Snap-on (SNA)

January 31, 2025 – $355.15

March 31, 2025 – $337.01

Growth of -5.4% in Q1.

Follow this link for our analysis of Snap-on’s Q1 2025 results.

Software – ServiceTitan (TTAN)

January 31, 2025 – $102.77

March 31, 2025 – $95.11

Growth of -8.1% in Q1.

Follow this link for our analysis of Snap-on’s Q1 2025 results.

This report is not intended to provide financial advice on how to invest your hard-earned dollars. Please seek professional advice when investing.