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The Top 50 Franchises for Women

Women Franchisees Report High Satisfaction

Over the last decade, women have been flocking to franchising. Today, 29% of all franchises are solely woman-owned, and 32% of franchises opened in the last 24 months are led by women. While the pandemic may have temporarily slowed the rate of business start-ups, the outlook for women in franchising remains optimistic. In fact, our research on the top franchises for women shows that 88% of women say they enjoy operating their business and 75% would recommend their franchise to others. 

To determine the top franchises for women, we surveyed 8,453 women franchisees from 289 leading franchise brands to determine the best franchising opportunities for women, based 100 percent on franchisee satisfaction. Each survey participant was asked 33 benchmark questions about their franchisor that focused on areas such as leadership, training, and core values as well 16 more personal questions concerning their business lifestyle and overall enjoyment of running their franchise. Franchise brands are not allowed to pay for exposure on any of our lists; we determine our best franchises based purely on our independent surveys.  You can learn more about our research methodology here.

Click on the companies that interest you for more detailed information about each franchise opportunity. Once you are on a franchise brand’s page, you can opt to receive additional details directly from the franchise by entering your email in the contact form.

Top Franchises for Women 2021


 

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Learn More About 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

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Learn More About 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

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Learn More About 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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Learn More About 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

Learn More of Visiting Angels

Learn More About 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

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Learn More About 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

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Learn More About A&W Restaurants
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A&W Restaurants

Food

America’s first and oldest restaurant chain founded in 1919, A&W still makes Root Beer fresh in each restaurant and served in a frosty mug alongside 100% U.S. Beef burgers, Hand-Breaded c...

Investment: $276,000
Cash Required: $150,000

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Learn More About 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

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Learn More About 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

Learn More of Payroll Vault

Learn More About 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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Learn More About 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

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Learn More About 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

Learn More of Pizza Factory

Learn More About 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

Learn More of Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services

Learn More About Mr. Appliance
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Mr. Appliance

Home Services

Mr. Appliance®, in operation since 1996, is North America’s largest appliance repair franchise. With longevity comes trust, a recognizable brand, and a loyal customer base. Whether you ar...

Investment: $65,800
Cash Required: $40,000

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Learn More About 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

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Learn More About 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

Learn More of Soccer Shots

Learn More About Assisting Hands
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Assisting Hands

Senior Care

Assisting Hands Home Care is one of the leading in-home care franchises, emphasizing exceptional customer service and personalized care, providing our franchisees with a proven and scalable busines...

Investment: $80,650
Cash Required: $100,000

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Learn More About 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

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Learn More About Mr. Electric
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Mr. Electric

Services

Since 1994, Mr. Electric® has specialized in electrical installation and repair for both residential and business customers. Mr. Electric® independently owned and operated franchisees now s...

Investment: $103,600
Cash Required: $50,000

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Learn More About 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

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Learn More About 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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Learn More About 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

Learn More of FirstLight Home Care

Learn More About Amazing Athletes
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Amazing Athletes

Child Services

Amazing Athletes is a mobile, year-round, educational sports and fitness program that introduces young children to the basic fundamentals of 10 different sports while helping them master 6 key area...

Investment: $27,500
Cash Required: $30,000

Learn More of Amazing Athletes

Learn More About 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

Learn More of Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park (TM) Camp Resorts

Learn More About 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

Learn More of Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative

Learn More About LearningRx
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LearningRx

Education

LearningRx is an award-winning system of brain training centers that make learning (and life) easier for children and adults through the power of one-on-one braining. When a child is struggling in ...

Investment: $125,000
Cash Required: $75,000

Learn More of LearningRx

Learn More About British Swim School
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British Swim School

Child Services

British Swim School is a franchise dedicated to providing an opportunity for children to learn how to swim, no matter what age. Our classes have been proven to prevent child drownings by utilizing ...

Investment: $93,700
Cash Required: $75,000

Learn More of British Swim School

NextHome

Real Estate
Investment: $15,250
Cash Required: $4,250

Keller Williams

Real Estate
Investment: $183,447
Cash Required: $150,000

Home Instead

Senior Care
Investment: $125,000
Cash Required: $59,000

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Food
Investment: $430,200
Cash Required: $150,000

Weichert Real Estate

Real Estate
Investment: $62,500
Cash Required: $25,000

Kampgrounds of America

Sports & Recreation
Investment: $30,250
Cash Required: $500,000 - $3,000,000

Fastest Labs

Services
Investment: $83,309
Cash Required: $75,000

Aire-Master of America

Cleaning & Maintenance
Investment: $40,364
Cash Required: $50,000

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Food
Investment: $198,500
Cash Required: $125,000

Wingstop

Food
Investment: $376,300
Cash Required: $600,000

Rhea Lana's

Retail
Investment: $20,550
Cash Required: $15,000

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

Fitness
Investment: $87,750
Cash Required: $100,000

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

Real Estate
Investment: $113,920
Cash Required: $50,000 - $100,000

MY SALON Suite

Health & Beauty
Investment: $664,738
Cash Required: $200,000

Pet Supplies Plus

Pet Services
Investment: $440,600
Cash Required: $200,000

United Country Real Estate

Real Estate
Investment: $16,690
Cash Required: $15,000

HouseMaster

Home Services
Investment: $61,100
Cash Required: $60,000

Freedom Boat Club

Sports & Recreation
Investment: $175,025
Cash Required: $38,000

Sola Salon Studios

Health & Beauty
Investment: $575,000
Cash Required: $500,000

Precision Door Service

Services
Investment: $81,480
Cash Required: $150,000

AtWork Group

Business Services
Investment: $154,000
Cash Required: $100,000

We Insure

Financial & Tax
Investment: $27,500
Cash Required: $25,000 - $85,000

Realty ONE Group

Real Estate
Investment: $44,000
Cash Required: $15,000 - $22,000

 


Research Methodology

Every year, Franchise Business Review surveys thousands of women franchisees from hundreds of leading franchise brands to gauge franchisee satisfaction and performance — and to compile our lists of the top-rated franchise brands for women. Our independent franchisee satisfaction reviews measure the health of franchise systems that participate in our research-based exclusively on the feedback of franchise owners... the real franchise experts!

Not all brands willingly open their doors to an independent research firm like Franchise Business Review, but those who do can offer investors, like you, a wealth of information on the system’s leadership, culture, training and support, financial outlook and franchisee community.

Learn more about FBR’s survey and research methodology.

Quick Facts About Women in Franchising:

  1. The most popular industries for women are Child Services, Travel & Hospitality, Fitness, and Education.

  2. Eighty-eight percent of franchisees surveyed say they enjoy operating their business.

  3. Seventy-five percent of franchisees surveyed say they would recommend their franchise brand to others

  4. Seventy-two percent of franchisees surveyed say they would “do it again” knowing what they know today.

  5. 30% of single-unit franchises are owned by women, while only 18% of large multi-unit (5+ units) are women-owned. 

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