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The Top 50 Franchises for Women

These are the best franchise opportunities for women according to ratings and reviews from the women who own them

Over the last decade, women have been flocking to franchising. Today, one-third (32%) of all franchises are owned by women and, on average, women are 3% more satisfied overall than men when it comes to franchise ownership. 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. 

There are thousands of different franchise opportunities available, so it’s important to examine feedback from other female franchise owners on how well the franchise meets their expectations in terms of support, work/life balance, financial opportunity, and other key areas of business ownership before making the leap. 

We surveyed over 8,000 women franchise owners across 267 different brands to determine the best franchise opportunities for women, based exclusively on franchisee satisfaction. These 50 award-winning brands received outstanding ratings and reviews from the women who own them, making them all excellent options to consider as you begin your research. 

Click on the companies that interest you to request more detailed information about the franchise opportunity.

Top Franchises for Women 2022


 

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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: $127,750
Cash Required: $20,000

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Learn More About 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: $520,250
Cash Required: $85,000

Learn More of Christian Brothers Automotive

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 750 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS&...

Investment: $234,317
Cash Required: $80,000

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Learn More About 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: $105,000
Cash Required: $80,000- $190,000

Learn More of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

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 Premier Pools & Spas
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Premier Pools & Spas

Home Services

Premier Pools & Spas (PPAS), the No. 1 and fastest-growing pool builder in the world, has offered franchising opportunities since 2014, onboarding entrepreneurs who share a common goal of provi...

Investment: $48,000
Cash Required: $10,000

Learn More of Premier Pools & Spas

Learn More About 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: $25,000

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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: $334,425
Cash Required: $150,000

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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: $197,919
Cash Required: $40,000- $50,000

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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: $1,000-$10,995

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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: $94,560
Cash Required: $35,000

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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: $20,800
Cash Required: $20,000

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Learn More About 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: $52,000
Cash Required: $52,000 - $150,000

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Learn More About Spoiled Rotten Photography
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Spoiled Rotten Photography

Child Services

Picture yourself in a career capturing smiles and making memories! Join a franchise family that will help you build a thriving photography business that gives you amazing work/life balance.

...

Investment: $33,500
Cash Required: $35,000

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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: $274,000
Cash Required: $90,000

Learn More of Pizza Factory

Learn More About Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning
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Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning & Maintenance

Since 1983 we've helped people like you reach for their dreams. Our low prices make starting a Heaven's Best franchise affordable, and our product quality makes for satisfied customers.

...

Investment: $55,560
Cash Required: 22,500

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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: 38,875
Cash Required: $100,000

Learn More of Payroll Vault

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 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 Smoothie King
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Smoothie King

Food

Become a part of the world’s largest smoothie brand with over 1300 locations open worldwide! We are rapidly expanding and looking for passionate, dedicated individuals like you to help us tak...

Investment: $320,301
Cash Required: $100,000

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Learn More About Gotcha Covered
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Gotcha Covered

Home Services

You’re obviously dreaming of something more out of your life- more income, more flexibility in your schedule, more time with family and friends, more meaning, more challenge, more equity in y...

Investment: $87,560
Cash Required: $10,000-$15,000

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Learn More About 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: $133,900
Cash Required: $90,000

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Learn More About 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: $122,000
Cash Required: $45,000

Learn More of 30 Minute Hit

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: $70,900
Cash Required: N/A

Learn More of Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services

Learn More About Miracle Method Surface Refinishing
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Miracle Method Surface Refinishing

Home Services

At Miracle Method, we make ugly bathtubs, tile & countertops beautiful again. Join the #1 ranked Surface Refinishing Company in a Booming Industry! We have the strongest business model in the i...

Investment: $84,500
Cash Required: $85,000 - $90,000

Learn More of Miracle Method Surface Refinishing

Learn More About Oasis Senior Advisors
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Oasis Senior Advisors

Senior Care

Oasis Senior Advisors is a home-based, scalable concept with high growth potential, recession resilience, and a low investment / low overhead business model that allows owners to control their own ...

Investment: $64,890
Cash Required: $40,000

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Learn More About The N2 Company
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The N2 Company

Advertising & Sales

The N2 Company offers proven marketing solutions for local businesses while building a strong sense of community in hundreds of markets nationwide. Through hyper-targeted print publications and dig...

Investment: $975
Cash Required:

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Learn More About Hounds Town USA
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Hounds Town USA

Pet Services

Hounds Town USA is America's Fastest-Growing interactive doggie daycare that also offers overnight boarding, a pet grooming spa, and pet taxis.

Hounds Town USA was founded by the &ldq...

Investment: $358,900
Cash Required: $200,000

Learn More of Hounds Town USA

NextHome

Real Estate
Investment: $16,250
Cash Required: $4,500 - $8,750

100% Chiropractic

Health & Beauty
Investment: $281,124
Cash Required: $100,000

Dream Vacations-CruiseOne

Travel & Hospitality
Investment: $1,795
Cash Required: $3,500

American Poolplayers Association

Sports & Recreation
Investment: $22,936
Cash Required: $22,936

Culver's

Food
Investment: $2,398,000
Cash Required: $500,000- $750,00

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Food
Investment: $440,800
Cash Required: $150,000

Fastest Labs

Services
Investment: $91,150
Cash Required: $75,000

Rhea Lana's

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

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

Pizza Ranch

Food
Investment: $1,135,500
Cash Required: $400,000-$900,000

Aire-Master of America

Cleaning & Maintenance
Investment: $54,984
Cash Required: $50,000

Home Instead

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

Mosquito Shield

Home Services
Investment: $92,850
Cash Required: $150,000

HomeSmart International

Real Estate
Investment: $65,500
Cash Required: $20,000

Clean Juice

Food
Investment: $279,000
Cash Required: $120,000

Showhomes Home Staging

Real Estate
Investment: $77,400
Cash Required: $30,000 - $100,000

We Insure

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

AtWork Group

Business Services
Investment: $159,000
Cash Required: $161,000

Grasons Co.

Services
Investment: $48,900
Cash Required:

PropertyGuys.com

Real Estate
Investment: $30,000
Cash Required: $50,000-$70,000

Keller Williams

Real Estate
Investment: $183,230
Cash Required: $150,000

 


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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