You might be surprised at how affordable owning a low-cost franchise can be... with opportunities starting under $10K.
To determine the top low cost franchise, we surveyed over 15,000 franchisees from 153 of today’s leading franchise brands to determine the best low-cost franchises. Each survey participant was asked 33 benchmark questions about their franchisor that focused on areas such as leadership, training, and core values as well as 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 the best franchises based purely on our independent surveys. You can learn more about our research methodology here.
If you’ve thought about being your own boss and want control of your work, finances, and life, MaidPro can offer you two things: a business that fulfills the dream of being your own boss, of ...
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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 inventory...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services, based in Palm Harbor, Fla., was founded in 1992 and began franchising in 1996. An industry leader, Office Pride is one of the most respected full-service ...
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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...
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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...
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Since 1979, HouseMaster has been helping people with an entrepreneurial spirit (like you!) to start living the lifestyle they’ve always envisioned. While many franchises make promises regardi...
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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...
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Today, we are the modern version of the printing industry, providing high quality products and services for businesses that go way beyond just ink on paper. Our design, print and marketing centers ...
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FirstLight is the home care franchise that is setting a new industry standard. We don’t just say we put people first—we do it, every single day, through our Culture of Care.
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Initially founded in 1995 by former hospital administrator Allen Hager, Right at Home provides in-home care services to allow seniors and people with disabilities to retain as much independence and...
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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...
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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...
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Mike Merrick founded Fish Window Cleaning in January 1978. Based on growing demand and his success, Mike realized there was a need for this service in other markets. He used his 20 years of experie...
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Oxi Fresh is the World's Greenest Carpet Cleaning company that services both residential and commercial clients. Oxi Fresh has spent 14 years building the most efficient cleaning systems for ca...
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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...
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For the past 20 years, Brian Scudamore has been building one of the most successful franchise systems in North America. His concept 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is known for its amazing branding, award winning ...
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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 ...
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HomeVestors® is the “We Buy Ugly Houses®” franchise. We buy houses to rehab, rent, or sell — improving neighborhoods for everyone. Franchisees can work from home, use our ...
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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...
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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 rewar...
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Critter Control® is a nationally recognized brand, the only wildlife management firm with offices coast-to-coast. When it comes to nuisance wildlife, homeowners, businesses and...
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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...
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Mosquito Joe is a pest control business with the mission to make outside fun again. The company provides services, on a 21-day cycle, to homeowners; our product removes mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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NEXTAFF franchisees help companies Identify, Evaluate and Acquire quality talent using our proprietary X-Factor process.
NEXTAFF was originally started as a traditional staffing company i...
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When you think of having your windows or gutters cleaned, we’re willing to bet you can’t think of a household name. Shack Shine is changing that. Shack Shine is pioneering a brand new i...
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Founded in 2001, PuroClean has a comprehensive network of 280-plus franchise offices across North America. Known as the “Paramedics of Property Damage®,” PuroClean provides fire and...
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Aire Serv® is a need-based business, and is backed by Neighborly®, the world’s largest home-services franchise. As a Neighborly® company, Aire Serv franchisees benefit from a netw...
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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...
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A Molly Maid® business is a scalable, executive business model brand that is backed by Neighborly®, one of the world’s largest families of service-based franchises. As a Neighborly&re...
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As one of Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, Five Star Painting® is a nationally-recognized brand customers know and trust. With interior and exterior job opportunities, the Five Star pai...
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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...
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At Home Helpers, we have a mission that matters. Our goal is to be the most trusted & respected provider of comprehensive home care services & support for individuals who choose to remain i...
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FPC (F-O-R-T-U-N-E Personnel Corporation) is a leading Executive Recruitment Franchise.
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Qualicare’s founders, a husband and wife team dealing with their own family crisis taking care of a parent diagnosed with ALS, spent years working with over 40 specialists and individuals. Th...
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This year, we surveyed over 15,000 franchisees from 153 of today’s leading franchise brands to determine the best low-cost franchises, 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 as 16 more personal questions concerning their business lifestyle and overall enjoyment of running their franchise. This year nearly 100 brands made FBR’s top-rated list!
Every year, Franchise Business Review surveys thousands of franchisees from hundreds of leading franchise brands to gauge franchisee satisfaction and performance — and to compile our lists of the top-rated franchise brands. 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 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.
If you don’t have the savings to pay for a low-cost franchise out of pocket, financing options can help. There are several options you’ll want to consider:
Low-Doc SBA Business Loans: An alternative for those searching for smaller amounts of capital, these loans offer you the same benefits as SBA Loans (guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and lent by banks) with a shorter turn-time.
401 (K) Business Financing: You can use up to 100 percent of funds from an existing retirement account to buy or start a small business or franchise without taking a taxable distribution or getting a loan.
Unsecured Loans: You don't need collateral to qualify for these loans, which can happen in just three weeks. They are a great option if you need a fast funding solution. If you have a high credit score, banks and credit unions are good sources for unsecured loans. If your credit score is lower than the required range for banks and credit unions, consider a third party lender.
Portfolio Loans: Security-backed loans allow you to take a loan using a financial portfolio, such as a mutual fund, as collateral. There are several potential advantages to doing so. First, you can leave your portfolio in place, which enables it to grow. Second, because the loan is backed by your portfolio’s value, the interest charged will be lower than for an unsecured loan. It is important to note that the risk of borrowing against the value of your securities is that if your investments fall in value, the money borrowed will emphasize your losses.
Family and Friends: For low-cost franchise loans, you may be able to turn to family and friends for assistance in getting started.
To help keep your startup costs low, talk to franchise companies about potential discounts or financing options they may provide. Some companies will let you finance a portion of the initial franchise fees over time and many offer special incentives to military veterans and other special groups such as first responders.
