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Start Your Research Here. Independent Franchise Reviews.

See how franchisees rate the brands they own. FBR surveys franchise owners from hundreds of franchise brands to gather reviews and feedback on their experiences. The brands listed below have chosen to showcase their complete survey results publicly. Click on a brand to learn more and download their satisfaction report. 

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Read review of 30 Minute Hit
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30 Minute Hit

Fitness

The 30 Minute Hit is definitely not your typical gym. Not a typical women’s only gym. And certainly not a typical Kickboxing gym. The 30 Minute Hit is a special place, that inspires and empow...

Investment: $122,350
Cash Required: $45,000

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Read review of 360clean
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360clean

Cleaning & Maintenance

Have you been searching for a franchise opportunity that offers high earning potential, low investment and the ability to run the business from home?  You should consider a 360clean franchise....

Investment: $15,800
Cash Required: $15,000

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Read review of ATAX Franchise
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ATAX Franchise

Financial & Tax

ATAX is a full-service national tax preparation and business services franchise. We are proud to serve clients in both English and Spanish.

We offer many services to help you with your pe...

Investment: $53,350
Cash Required: $40,000

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Read review of ActionCOACH
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ActionCOACH

Business Services

ActionCOACH is the World’s #1 business coaching firm. Currently, ActionCOACH has nearly than 1,000 coaches in more than 70 countries, and ActionCOACH delivers it's proven business develop...

Investment: $45,000
Cash Required: $45,000 - $125,000

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Read review of Amada Senior Care
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Amada Senior Care

Senior Care

Amada is one of the only senior care companies in North America that provides in-home, non-medical care and assisted living placement consulting services. Through years of experience, we understand...

Investment: $87,710
Cash Required: $90,000

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Read review of Any Lab Test Now
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Any Lab Test Now

Services

Any Lab Test Now makes it easy for consumers to take control of their health by empowering them to purchase lab tests with affordable, transparent prices. Common types of customers we serve include...

Investment: $133,600
Cash Required: $50,000

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Read review of Assisted Living Locators
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Assisted Living Locators

Senior Care

Assisted Living Locators (ALL) is the E-Harmony of senior care, ‘Matchmaking Seniors with Caring Providers for Over a Decade’ ™ We offer a no-cost senior placement and referral se...

Investment: $67,490
Cash Required: $50,000

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Read review of Big Frog Custom T-Shirts
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Big Frog Custom T-Shirts

Retail

Big Frog is the only franchise of its kind in America. In our niche (retail Direct-to-Garment, known as DTG) we are the only chain or franchise. We appeal to a newly created marketplace (1-100 garm...

Investment: $183,201
Cash Required: $50,000

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Read review of BrightStar Care
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BrightStar Care

Senior Care

BrightStar Care offers both medical and non-medical private duty home health care services, as well as medical staffing. Each BrightStar Care location employs a Registered Nurse Director of Nursing...

Investment: $105,735
Cash Required: $150,000

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Read review of Brightway Insurance
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Brightway Insurance

Financial & Tax

Brightway Insurance is a national property/casualty insurance distribution company with more than $637 million in annualized written premium, making it one of the largest Personal Lines agencies in...

Investment: $18,100
Cash Required: $25,000 - $200,000

Read Review of Brightway Insurance

Read review of CarePatrol
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CarePatrol

Senior Care

CarePatrol helps families find assisted living and other senior housing options for seniors. We refer our clients to top in home care providers or assisted living communities and receive a handsome...

Investment: $71,540
Cash Required: $85,000

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Read review of Checkers & Rally's
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Checkers & Rally's

Food

For over 30 years, Checkers & Rally's has focused on bold and flavorful food, amazing value for our guests, and a price engineered menu that delivers profits to our franchise family. We hav...

Investment: $254,000
Cash Required: $250,000

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Read review of Chicken Salad Chick
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Chicken Salad Chick

Food

Under the leadership of CEO Scott Deviney, and a solid internal support team, franchising for Chicken Salad Chick has taken off in a major way. The boasts 150 restaurants across 15 states and has p...

Investment: $562,000
Cash Required: $200,000

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Read review of Christian Brothers Automotive
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Christian Brothers Automotive

Automotive

Christian Brothers Automotive is more than just vehicle repair. Since its founding in 1982, their goal has been to change the way guests view automotive service. Now more than ever, consumers acros...

Investment: $461,250
Cash Required: $85,000

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Read review of Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative
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Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative

Travel & Hospitality

Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative, is the largest home-based travel agency franchise in the nation with over 2,500 franchise owners in all 50 states. Cruise Planners franch...

Investment: $2,295
Cash Required: $6,995-$10,995

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Read review of Crunch Fitness
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Crunch Fitness

Fitness

We started modestly as one small gym in a humble basement studio in New York City’s Greenwich Village in 1989 as a welcoming place for a diverse group of people to get fit. While we believe i...

Investment: $1,200,000
Cash Required: $300,000

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Read review of Dogtopia
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Dogtopia

Pet Services

Dogtopia is a unique dog daycare business which opened its first location in Virginia in 2002. At that time, dog daycare was very much a new concept, and the Dogtopia approach – to create &ld...

Investment: $757,253
Cash Required: $300,000

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Read review of Dream Vacations
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Dream Vacations

Travel & Hospitality

Dream Vacations is a franchise opportunity with over 1,400 people living their entrepreneurship dreams in the travel industry. With our low-cost high-value model that has low overhead and no invent...

Investment: $1,595
Cash Required: $3,590

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Read review of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen
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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

Home Services

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen is a faith-based, full-service remodeling franchise that helps entrepreneurs and existing remodelers earn strong financial numbers while having a focus on improving th...

Investment: $186,901
Cash Required: $114,575 - $330,950

Read Review of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

Read review of East Coast Wings + Grill
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East Coast Wings + Grill

Food

East Coast Wings + Grill is THE destination for flavor. We offer over fifty unique wing flavors and a wide variety of other menu items. Our secret East Coast Wings hot sauce has been the catalyst i...

Investment: $434,268
Cash Required: $200,000

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Read review of Express Employment Professionals
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Express Employment Professionals

Business Services

When you join Express Employment Professionals, you are part of a franchise with almost 40 years of success. You will join the number one ranked staffing franchise on Entrepreneur’s Franchise...

Investment: $150,000
Cash Required: $50,000

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Read review of FASTSIGNS
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FASTSIGNS

Business Services

FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the leading sign and visual communications franchisor in North America, and is the worldwide franchisor of more than 700 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS&...

Investment: $218,596
Cash Required: $80,000

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Read review of Fibrenew
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Fibrenew

Services

Since 1987, we have built and refined a robust franchise business system. This includes the research and development of our proprietary product line, highly specialized techniques, exceptional trai...

Investment: $87,812
Cash Required: $15,000 - $25,000

Read Review of Fibrenew

Read review of Firehouse Subs
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Firehouse Subs

Food

Growing up in a family that is both entrepreneurial and built on decades of fire and police service, it seems we were destined to start Firehouse Subs®. Of course, we tried other things along t...

Investment: $131,150
Cash Required: $90,000 - $100,000

Read Review of Firehouse Subs

Read review of FirstLight Home Care
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FirstLight Home Care

Senior Care

FirstLight Home Care is a leading provider of home care services, helping individuals achieve the quality of life they deserve. We are a lifeline not only for seniors, but for people recovering fro...

Investment: $113,281
Cash Required: $100,000

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Read review of Happy & Healthy Products
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Happy & Healthy Products

Food

Happy & Healthy Products, Inc. is the franchisor of award-winning Fruitfull frozen fruit bars and healthier grab-n-go snacks. Our franchisees distribute these products to a variety of locations...

Investment: $53,206
Cash Required: $0

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Read review of HomeVestors of America
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HomeVestors of America

Real Estate

Do you have a need for more personal control over your work and financial life and want the benefits that come with it?  Now is still a great time to invest in real estate! To...

Investment: $96,000
Cash Required: $70,000

Read Review of HomeVestors of America

Read review of Image One
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Image One

Cleaning & Maintenance

Image One is a national franchise that has grown incredibly since it started to offer franchising opportunities in 2011. There are a few key aspects of the Image One franchise opportunity that are ...

Investment: $42,775
Cash Required: $50,000

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Read review of InXpress
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InXpress

Business Services

InXpress franchisees build a residual income business while working from home with no retail storefront and no employee requirements. InXpress is a business-to-business franchise in the global ship...

Investment: $85,600
Cash Required: $65,000

Read Review of InXpress

Read review of Kitchen Solvers
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Kitchen Solvers

Home Services

Founded in 1982 as a home-based business, Kitchen Solvers remains on the cutting edge of the cabinet refacing industry. However, more than 35 years later and after remodeling over 45,000 kitchens, ...

Investment: $91,584
Cash Required: $30,000

Read Review of Kitchen Solvers

Read review of Kona Ice
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Kona Ice

Food

It’s the beginning of a new day and it’s time for a fresh start. In a year that had most businesses struggling to just survive, Kona Ice has thrived. Many may have felt like global even...

Investment: $145,600
Cash Required: $20,000

Read Review of Kona Ice

Read review of MaidPro
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MaidPro

Cleaning & Maintenance

The home cleaning industry is growing fast, and MaidPro helps you capitalize on that growth. You’ll lead your team of cleaning professionals, be your own boss, control your future and attain ...

Investment: $77,560
Cash Required: $75,000

Read Review of MaidPro

Read review of Mathnasium Learning Centers
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Mathnasium Learning Centers

Education

Our mission is to help every child to understand and master math, because it will change their world. Starting in 2002 with one Mathnasium Learning Center in Los Angeles, we've grown to over 1,...

Investment: $112,750
Cash Required: $112,000

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Read review of Minuteman Press
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Minuteman Press

Business Services

Today, we are the modern printing industry, providing high quality products and services for businesses that go way beyond just ink on paper.  Our design, print and marketing centers offer cus...

Investment: $74,904
Cash Required: $50,000

Read Review of Minuteman Press

Read review of Mosquito Joe
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Mosquito Joe

Services

Start Enjoying Your Work Life Again and be the Hero Your Community Needs

Make your dream of loving what you do a reality by owning your own business. Not only can you imp...

Investment: $102,850
Cash Required: $50,000

Read Review of Mosquito Joe

Read review of NerdsToGo
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NerdsToGo

Technology

NerdsToGo locations provide the total solution in computer and technology support to help small to medium sized business owners and residential customers lead a more effective, efficient and entert...

Investment: $126,900
Cash Required: $80,000

Read Review of NerdsToGo

Read review of Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services
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Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services

Cleaning & Maintenance

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services, based in Palm Harbor, Fla., is one of the most respected full-service commercial cleaning companies in the nation. Office Pride’s business was built...

Investment: $65,000
Cash Required: $85,000

Read Review of Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services

Read review of Our Town America
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Our Town America

Advertising & Sales

Since 1972, Our Town America has been connecting local businesses with new movers and helping turn them into loyal, long term customers. As the leaders in New Mover Marketing, we use...

Investment: $63,300
Cash Required: $70,000

Read Review of Our Town America

Read review of PJ's Coffee
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PJ's Coffee

Food

PJ's Coffee is a 40+-year-old brand rooted in New Orleans, Louisiana. We pride ourselves in our rapid expansion across the U.S. and international markets. We have over 110 locations open and op...

Investment: $198,000
Cash Required: $100,000

Read Review of PJ's Coffee

Read review of Payroll Vault
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Payroll Vault

Financial & Tax

A business to business service, Payroll Vault is a boutique-style full-service payroll company designed for small business. Payroll is ranked in the Top 3 Outsourced Business Services, and with ove...

Investment: $39,313
Cash Required: $31,500

Read Review of Payroll Vault

Read review of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors
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Pillar To Post Home Inspectors

Home Services

Pillar To Post was founded in 1993 by Mike Brewer, an entrepreneur with experience in the automotive glass replacement franchise industry. By 2000, Pillar To Post had become the largest home inspec...

Investment: $33,150
Cash Required: $25,000

Read Review of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors

Read review of Pinch A Penny
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Pinch A Penny

Retail

Founded in 1975, Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa has grown from one store to more than 250 locations across the Southeastern U.S. and Texas. Priding itself on its superior customer service and experti...

Investment: $289,375
Cash Required: $70,000 - $150,000

Read Review of Pinch A Penny

Read review of Pizza Factory
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Pizza Factory

Food

Founded more than 35 years ago, Pizza Factory has stayed true to its roots with hardworking owners, family-friendly dining and high-quality products (pizza, pasta, wings, sandwiches, salads, beer, ...

Investment: $308,000
Cash Required: $90,000

Read Review of Pizza Factory

Read review of PuroClean
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PuroClean

Services

Founded in 2001, PuroClean has a comprehensive network of 300-plus franchise offices across North America. Known as the “Paramedics of Property Damage®,” PuroClean provides fire and...

Investment: $78,805
Cash Required: $55,000 - $75,000

Read Review of PuroClean

Read review of Sandler Training
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Sandler Training

Business Services

At Sandler, we work with people every day who have decided to take control of their destinies. They’re excited about creating a new of kind lifestyle business on their own terms and looking f...

Investment: $113,525
Cash Required: $100,000

Read Review of Sandler Training

Read review of Senior Care Authority
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Senior Care Authority

Senior Care

Senior Care Authority is a "feel good” business in the high demand senior industry that gives franchise owners the opportunity to build a business that is both financially and personally...

Investment: $57,500
Cash Required: $50,000

Read Review of Senior Care Authority

Read review of Snap-on Tools
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Snap-on Tools

Automotive

Snap-on Tools has the #1 market share position in the industry and our tools are universally recognized by professionals as the absolute highest quality tools in the industry. Snap-on franchisees a...

Investment: $169,223
Cash Required: $37,583-$55,545

Read Review of Snap-on Tools

Read review of Soccer Shots
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Soccer Shots

Child Services

Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. We positively impact children’s lives on and off the field through our best-in-class coachin...

Investment: $41,034
Cash Required: $38,000

Read Review of Soccer Shots

Read review of Supporting Strategies
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Supporting Strategies

Business Services

Leslie Jorgensen founded Supporting Strategies in 2004 with the vision of becoming the go-to resource for outsourced bookkeeping and operational support services. Over time, she gradually added emp...

Investment: $77,930
Cash Required: $100,000

Read Review of Supporting Strategies

Read review of TSS Photography
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TSS Photography

Child Services

TSS Photography is the nation's leading photography franchise. We specialize in sports, school and event photography services.If you are looking for a flexible, fun, low cost and low overhead f...

Investment: $20,415
Cash Required: $10,500

Read Review of TSS Photography

Read review of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK
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TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

Services

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is the first and largest franchised moving company in the world, aiming to provide our customers with the highest level of service in both local and long-distance moving, a...

Investment: $179,000
Cash Required: $80,000

Read Review of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

Read review of The Glass Guru
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The Glass Guru

Home Services

The Glass Guru is the "Local Glass, Window, Door, and Shower Experts You Can Rely On!" We are the industry leader in glass REPAIR & REPLACEMENT services for both re...

Investment: $74,400
Cash Required: $74,400

Read Review of The Glass Guru

Read review of The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe
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The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe

Food

More than an ice cream shop, since 1960, it has been our mission at Häagen-Dazs to deliver memorable experiences with every bite by using only the finest ingredients. If you share our passion ...

Investment: $164,518
Cash Required: $80,000

Read Review of The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe

Read review of The Joint
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The Joint

Health & Beauty

The Joint’s mission is to improve quality of life through routine and affordable chiropractic care. The Joint does this by offering a no insurance, no appointment, cash-based membership model...

Investment: $203,397
Cash Required: $100,000

Read Review of The Joint

Read review of The Learning Experience
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The Learning Experience

Education

When you invest in a franchise opportunity with The Learning Experience, you are partnering with the leaders and innovators in the child care sector. Our Executive Team possesses a combined twelve ...

Investment: $544,419
Cash Required: $150,000

Read Review of The Learning Experience

Read review of The Maids
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The Maids

Cleaning & Maintenance

Ranked #1 for residential cleaning, among the Top Low Cost Investments, and the Fastest Growing Residential Cleaning franchise by Entrepreneur magazine, The Maids is the quality leader in the indus...

Investment: $64,100
Cash Required: $50,000

Read Review of The Maids

Read review of Truly Nolen of America
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Truly Nolen of America

Services

Truly Nolen is a leader in the pest management industry and has been proudly building great customer relationships since 1938. Truly Nolen started pest control operations in 1938 and is one of...

Investment: $50,200
Cash Required: $35,000

Read Review of Truly Nolen of America

Read review of U.S. Lawns
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U.S. Lawns

Services

U.S. Lawns is the largest and fastest-growing franchise dedicated to servicing the commercial segment of the $99 billion landscaping industry. With more than 260 locations in 38 states, we combine ...

Investment: $53,500
Cash Required: $50,000

Read Review of U.S. Lawns

Read review of Visiting Angels
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Visiting Angels

Senior Care

We are America's Choice in Senior Home Care. We offer non-medical services to Seniors. Visiting Angels has been fine-tuning our systems throughout the past two decade...

Investment: $84,085
Cash Required: $59,950

Read Review of Visiting Angels

Read review of Wild Birds Unlimited
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Wild Birds Unlimited

Retail

With a proven business model over 35 years and over 340 locations, Wild Birds Unlimited is the #1, largest and most recognized source for backyard bird feeding and nature related products in North ...

Investment: $185,179
Cash Required: $40,000- $50,000

Read Review of Wild Birds Unlimited

Read review of Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park (TM) Camp Resorts
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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park (TM) Camp Resorts

Travel & Hospitality

We work with REIT’s, current campground owners, and prospective franchisees on building, improving, or buying existing campgrounds. We are considered destination campgrounds, and not just a p...

Investment: $63,000
Cash Required: $200,000

Read Review of Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park (TM) Camp Resorts

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