2023 Top Recession-Proof Franchises

FBR surveyed 36,460 franchise owners representing over 365 franchise brands to determine the franchises that rank highest in franchisee satisfaction and demonstrate a strong potential to outperform their competitors during challenging economic times.

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ActionCOACH

Investment: $139,951 - $317,022 Min. Cash Required: $100,000

Min. Cash Required: $100,000

Amazing Athletes

Investment: $60,050 - $105,500 Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Any Lab Test Now

Investment: $144,150 - $227,900 Min. Cash Required: $90,000

Min. Cash Required: $90,000

Assisting Hands

Investment: $87,950 - $160,150 Min. Cash Required: $100,000

Min. Cash Required: $100,000

Bahama Buck's

Investment: $445,000 - $1,180,000 Min. Cash Required: $100,000

Min. Cash Required: $100,000

BIGGBY COFFEE

Investment: $276,000 - $439,000

British Swim School

Investment: $99,960 - $135,010 Min. Cash Required: $100,000

Min. Cash Required: $100,000

CarePatrol

Investment: $51,120 - $110,970 Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Checkers & Rally's

Investment: $790,797 - $2,368,316 Min. Cash Required: $250,000

Min. Cash Required: $250,000

Christian Brothers Automotive

Investment: $520,250 - $645,400 Min. Cash Required: $85,000

Min. Cash Required: $85,000

Critter Control

Investment: $63,525 - $169,525 Min. Cash Required: $8,075

Min. Cash Required: $8,075

FASTSIGNS

Investment: $233,555 - $307,308 Min. Cash Required: $80,000

Min. Cash Required: $80,000

Fibrenew

Investment: $67,230 - $119,300 Min. Cash Required: $25,000

Min. Cash Required: $25,000

Glass Doctor

Investment: $161,900 - $317,100 Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Gotcha Covered

Investment: $100,050 - $122,055 Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Green Home Solutions

Investment: $99,095 - $183,570 Min. Cash Required: $140,000

Min. Cash Required: $140,000

Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning

Investment: $41,900 - $110,000 Min. Cash Required: $25,900

Min. Cash Required: $25,900

HomeVestors of America

Investment: $80,000 - $456,250 Min. Cash Required: $80,000

Min. Cash Required: $80,000

Huntington Learning Center

Investment: $148,017 - $263,072 Min. Cash Required: $110,000

Min. Cash Required: $110,000

Kona Ice

Investment: $149,995 - $189,300 Min. Cash Required: $20,000

Min. Cash Required: $20,000

Mathnasium Learning Centers

Investment: $112,860 - $149,155 Min. Cash Required: $112,000

Min. Cash Required: $112,000

Miracle Method Surface Refinishing

Investment: $84,500 - $180,000 Min. Cash Required: $85,000

Min. Cash Required: $85,000

Molly Maid

Investment: $110,200 - $160,200 Min. Cash Required: $65,000

Min. Cash Required: $65,000

Mr. Appliance

Investment: $94,875 - $177,345 Min. Cash Required: $85,000

Min. Cash Required: $85,000

Mr. Electric

Investment: $139,900 - $288,500 Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Mr. Handyman

Investment: $121,000 - $157,600 Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Oasis Senior Advisors

Investment: $64,890 - $109,590 Min. Cash Required: $40,000

Min. Cash Required: $40,000

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services

Investment: $70,900 - $117,700

Pinch A Penny

Investment: $471,425 - $745,200 Min. Cash Required: $150,000

Min. Cash Required: $150,000

Pizza Factory

Investment: $274,000 - $542,000 Min. Cash Required: $90,000

Min. Cash Required: $90,000

Premier Pools & Spas

Investment: $48,000 - $107,500 Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Min. Cash Required: $50,000

PuroClean

Investment: $25,000 - $245,000 Min. Cash Required: $100,000

Min. Cash Required: $100,000

Real Property Management

Investment: $99,392 - $146,542 Min. Cash Required: $150,000

Min. Cash Required: $150,000

Right at Home

Investment: $88,719 - $157,669 Min. Cash Required: $150,000

Min. Cash Required: $150,000

School of Rock

Investment: $395,800 - $537,400 Min. Cash Required: $150,000

Min. Cash Required: $150,000

Skyhawks Sports Academy

Investment: $30,800 - $89,750 Min. Cash Required: $100,000

Min. Cash Required: $100,000

Snap-on Tools

Investment: $201,433 - $465,436 Min. Cash Required: $44,121

Min. Cash Required: $44,121

Soccer Shots

Investment: $42,950 - $54,300 Min. Cash Required: $20,000

Min. Cash Required: $20,000

SYNERGY HomeCare

Investment: $47,718 - $185,833 Min. Cash Required: $25,000

Min. Cash Required: $25,000

TeamLogic IT

Investment: $110,918 - $142,709 Min. Cash Required: $60,000

Min. Cash Required: $60,000

The Entrepreneur's Source

Investment: $114,350 - $125,950 Min. Cash Required: $100,000

Min. Cash Required: $100,000

The Joint

Investment: $215,297 - $487,997 Min. Cash Required: $150,000

Min. Cash Required: $150,000

The Learning Experience

Investment: $500,000 - $650,000 Min. Cash Required: $150,000

Min. Cash Required: $150,000

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

Investment: $105,000 - $435,600 Min. Cash Required: $80,000

Min. Cash Required: $80,000

Unishippers

Investment: $44,565 - $233,300 Min. Cash Required: $40,000

Min. Cash Required: $40,000

Visiting Angels

Investment: $125,460 - $171,150 Min. Cash Required: $64,950

Min. Cash Required: $64,950

Wetzel's Pretzels

Investment: $167,900 - $683,650 Min. Cash Required: $100,000

Min. Cash Required: $100,000

Wild Birds Unlimited

Investment: $209,425 - $350,037 Min. Cash Required: $40,000

Min. Cash Required: $40,000

100% Chiropractic

Investment: $297,484 - $529,180 Min. Cash Required: $100,000

Min. Cash Required: $100,000

Ace Handyman Services

Investment: $112,577 - $159,097 Min. Cash Required: $75,000

Min. Cash Required: $75,000