Top Recession-Proof Franchises

FBR surveyed more than 35,000 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. The brands on this year’s list have an average owner satisfaction rating of 10-40% higher than the industry benchmark and report 25% higher annual earnings than competitors.

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YESCO

Investment: $64,300 - $390,000 Min. Cash Required: $60,000

Min. Cash Required: $60,000

Wireless Zone

Investment: $182,500 - $443,500 Min. Cash Required: $175,000

Min. Cash Required: $175,000

Wingstop

Investment: $347,600 - $759,100 Min. Cash Required: $600,000

Min. Cash Required: $600,000

Wild Birds Unlimited

Investment: $224,373 - $379,957 Min. Cash Required: $40,000

Min. Cash Required: $40,000

Weed Man

Investment: $80,535 - $107,785 Min. Cash Required: $60,000

Min. Cash Required: $60,000

Visiting Angels

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

Min. Cash Required: $64,950

Unishippers

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

Min. Cash Required: $40,000

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

Investment: $107,100 - $538,700 Min. Cash Required: $80,000

Min. Cash Required: $80,000

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Investment: $300,000 - $720,500 Min. Cash Required: $125,000

Min. Cash Required: $125,000

The Wendy's Company

Investment: $1,100,000 - $2,800,000 Min. Cash Required: $500,000

Min. Cash Required: $500,000

The Learning Experience

Investment: $590,043 - $5,467,543 Min. Cash Required: $150,000

Min. Cash Required: $150,000

The Entrepreneur's Source

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

Min. Cash Required: $100,000

TeamLogic IT

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

Min. Cash Required: $60,000

SYNERGY HomeCare

Investment: $48,148 - $190,749 Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Stretch Zone

Investment: $133,830 - $241,099 Min. Cash Required: $150,000

Min. Cash Required: $150,000

Soccer Shots

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

Min. Cash Required: $20,000

Snap-on Tools

Investment: $217,505 - $481,554 Min. Cash Required: $45,088

Min. Cash Required: $45,088

Slim Chickens

Investment: $1,307,000 - $4,052,000

School of Rock

Investment: $387,000 - $664,000 Min. Cash Required: $150,000

Min. Cash Required: $150,000

Right at Home

Investment: $88,700 - $160,725 Min. Cash Required: $150,000

Min. Cash Required: $150,000

Rhea Lana's

Investment: $28,675 - $45,900 Min. Cash Required: $19,500

Min. Cash Required: $19,500

Real Property Management

Investment: $91,718 - $226,218 Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Min. Cash Required: $50,000

PuroClean

Investment: $219,030 - $245,920 Min. Cash Required: $150,000

Min. Cash Required: $150,000

Pizza Factory

Investment: $323,000 - $740,000 Min. Cash Required: $90,000

Min. Cash Required: $90,000

Penn Station

Investment: $366,693 - $820,026 Min. Cash Required: $300,000

Min. Cash Required: $300,000

Oasis Senior Advisors

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

Min. Cash Required: $40,000

MY SALON Suite

Investment: $984,999 - $1,577,236 Min. Cash Required: $500,000

Min. Cash Required: $500,000

Mr. Handyman

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

Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Mr. Appliance

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

Min. Cash Required: $85,000

Mathnasium Learning Centers

Investment: $112,936 - $149,616 Min. Cash Required: $112,000

Min. Cash Required: $112,000

Kona Ice

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

Min. Cash Required: $20,000

Kampgrounds of America

Investment: $30,250 - $9,172,925 Min. Cash Required: $300,000

Min. Cash Required: $300,000

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

Investment: $195,750 - $509,000 Min. Cash Required: $225,000

Min. Cash Required: $225,000

Fit4Mom

Investment: $8,245 - $28,685 Min. Cash Required: $5,495

Min. Cash Required: $5,495

FASTSIGNS

Investment: $248,083 - $344,624 Min. Cash Required: $80,000

Min. Cash Required: $80,000

EverLine Coatings and Services

Investment: $161,287 - $317,787 Min. Cash Required: $75,000

Min. Cash Required: $75,000

Donatos Pizza

Investment: $457,244 - $989,654 Min. Cash Required: $200,000

Min. Cash Required: $200,000

Dave's Hot Chicken

Investment: $615,800 - $1,825,000

Culver's

Investment: $2,254,000 - $7,228,000 Min. Cash Required: $500,000

Min. Cash Required: $500,000

Creative World School

Investment: $5,000,000 - $8,000,000 Min. Cash Required: $700,000

Min. Cash Required: $700,000

Complete Weddings and Events

Investment: $57,850 - $69,400 Min. Cash Required: $40,000

Min. Cash Required: $40,000

Christian Brothers Automotive

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

Min. Cash Required: $85,000

Anago Cleaning Systems Master Franchise

Investment: $219,000 - $399,000 Min. Cash Required: $339,000

Min. Cash Required: $339,000

Amazing Athletes

Investment: $75,000 - $108,500 Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Amada Senior Care

Investment: $115,000 - $270,000 Min. Cash Required: $90,000

Min. Cash Required: $90,000

Alphagraphics

Investment: $291,289 - $374,189 Min. Cash Required: $100,000

Min. Cash Required: $100,000

Aire-Master of America

Investment: $54,984 - $160,900 Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Min. Cash Required: $50,000

A Place At Home

Investment: $89,985 - $168,092 Min. Cash Required: $50,000

Min. Cash Required: $50,000

360clean

Investment: $22,000 - $36,500 Min. Cash Required: $22,000

Min. Cash Required: $22,000

100% Chiropractic

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

Min. Cash Required: $100,000