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The Best Franchises for Veterans

Understanding and appreciating the value that military veterans bring to the franchising sector, Franchise Business Review (FBR) is proud to identify the Top Franchises for Veterans of 2021. FBR surveyed nearly 2,500 veteran franchise owners across more than 200 leading franchise brands on their overall satisfaction with their brands and their likelihood to recommend them to others. The top 80 franchise companies with the highest satisfaction among their veteran owners made this year’s awards list.

Learn more about why military veterans are so highly coveted by franchise companies.

Find the best franchise opportunities for you below by sorting our list by industry, investment-level, cash required, or even alphabetical. Click on the companies that interest you to request more information about franchise opportunities in your area. 

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

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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 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

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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

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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: $6,995-$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: $79,560
Cash Required: $25,000

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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 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: $175,146
Cash Required: $38,126-$54,288

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Learn More About MY SALON Suite
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MY SALON Suite

Health & Beauty

Salon suite franchise opportunities are perfect for entrepreneurially-minded individuals who want to either grow their current business ventures or explore franchising as a business option. The sal...

Investment: $680,000
Cash Required: $250,000

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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: $45,000
Cash Required: $45,000 - $150,000

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Learn More About WOW 1 DAY PAINTING
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WOW 1 DAY PAINTING

Home Services

For the past 30 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 ...

Investment: $67,000
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: $44,600
Cash Required: $20,000

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Learn More About Right at Home
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Right at Home

Senior Care

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...

Investment: $82,000
Cash Required: $150,000

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Learn More About Mr. Handyman
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Mr. Handyman

Home Services

Mr. Handyman® serves a much bigger purpose than providing home improvement and maintenance. Mr. Handyman’s independently owned and operated franchisees are the key to making people’...

Investment: $117,500
Cash Required: $135,000

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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 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: $123,525
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: $274,000
Cash Required: $90,000

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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 Mathnasium Learning Centers
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Mathnasium Learning Centers

Education

Experience the joy of watching children’s confidence grow as they learn math skills and pursue their dreams using our proprietary, time-tested teaching method. One of the world’s top fr...

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

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Learn More About SYNERGY HomeCare
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SYNERGY HomeCare

Senior Care

Today, you stand at the brink of a home care industry that is poised for exponential growth. Currently there are more than 50 million seniors aged 65 or older in the United States, and through the ...

Investment: $44,286
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 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: $33,100
Cash Required: $30,000

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Learn More About Footprints Floors
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Footprints Floors

Home Services

Own a flooring installation company that puts the emphasis on quality customer service...without laying a single piece of flooring yourself! 

Earn huge profits with a flooring franch...

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

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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: $543,193
Cash Required: $300,000

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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: $78,925
Cash Required: $85,000

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Learn More About TeamLogic IT
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TeamLogic IT

Technology

TeamLogic IT franchisees provide outsourced IT services and support to small- and medium-sized businesses. This support ranges from day-to-day computer repair and upgrades all the way to the instal...

Investment: $111,218
Cash Required: $60,000

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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 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: $113,300
Cash Required: $100,000

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Learn More About Tint World
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Tint World

Automotive

Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest growing automotive accessories and window tinting international franchise, specializing in window tinting, p...

Investment: $229,950
Cash Required: $100,000

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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

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Learn More About Glass Doctor
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Glass Doctor

Automotive

Glass Doctor®, a Neighborly® company, is an industry-leading glass repair and replacement franchise specializing in both auto glass services and home and business glass services with over 1...

Investment: $158,200
Cash Required: $50,000

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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: $71,095
Cash Required: $50,000

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Learn More About Supporting Strategies
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Supporting Strategies

Business Services

With the vision of becoming the go-to resource for outsourced bookkeeping and operational support services in her Greater Boston, MA community, Leslie Jorgensen founded Supporting Strategies in 200...

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: $106,100
Cash Required: $50,000

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Learn More About HomeWell Care Services
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HomeWell Care Services

Senior Care

HomeWell Care Services provides personal care, companionship, and homemaker services that help seniors and other homebound individuals remain safely in the comfort of home. We’re one of the f...

Investment: $96,000
Cash Required: $150,000

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Learn More About BIGGBY COFFEE
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BIGGBY COFFEE

Food

At BIGGBY® COFFEE, we believe that owning a coffee shop is a higher calling. No other business brings so many people together and creates the potential to do exponential amounts of good in a co...

Investment: $202,450
Cash Required:

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Learn More About The Entrepreneur's Source
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The Entrepreneur's Source

Business Services

The Entrepreneur's Source® (TES), is a pioneer in the coaching space. TES became the first virtual coaching franchise when Visionary & Founder Terry Powell established it in 1998 to ful...

Investment: $117,600
Cash Required: $100,000

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Learn More About Window Genie
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Window Genie

Services

At Window Genie, our owners are excited about “Unleashing the Power of the Genie”

As the innovative leader in Home Services, we unleash the power every day around the country ...

Investment: $104,900
Cash Required: $50,000

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Learn More About 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: $73,555
Cash Required: $73,555

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Learn More About Precision Door Service
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Precision Door Service

Home Services

Precision Door Service®, a Neighborly® company, is the nation's leading residential garage door repair company. Precision Door Service provides consumers the highest levels of customer ...

Investment: $111,350
Cash Required:

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Learn More About Clean Air Lawn Care
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Clean Air Lawn Care

Services

We are the nation’s only full-service, sustainable, and organic lawn care franchise. We provide lawn care maintenance with our solar-powered equipment and organic lawn treatments to ensure &l...

Investment: $65,431
Cash Required: $50,000

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Learn More About Critter Control
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Critter Control

Services

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...

Investment: $63,525
Cash Required: $8,075 - $52,075

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Learn More About Griswold Home Care
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Griswold Home Care

Senior Care

Take Control of Your Future & Make a Difference in Your Community

If you’re looking for a chance to improve the lives of others while building a brighter future for yourself, yo...

Investment: $108,181
Cash Required: $75,000

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NextHome

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

Dream Vacations-CruiseOne

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

Express Employment Professionals

Business Services
Investment: $150,000
Cash Required: $40,000

Anago Cleaning Systems Master Franchise

Cleaning & Maintenance
Investment: $11,265
Cash Required: $1,000 - $23,500

Nothing Bundt Cakes

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

Fastest Labs

Services
Investment: $84,309
Cash Required: $75,000

Weichert Real Estate

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

A&W Restaurants

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

Fish Window Cleaning Services

Services
Investment: $88,300
Cash Required: $100,000

Auto Appraisal Network

Automotive
Investment: $16,700
Cash Required: $3,000-$10,000

Aire-Master of America

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

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Food
Investment: $257,500
Cash Required: $125,000-$350,000

Home Instead

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

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

Health & Beauty
Investment: $178,000
Cash Required: 120,000

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

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

Surface Specialists Systems

Home Services
Investment: $43,200
Cash Required: $25,000

Pet Supplies Plus

Pet Services
Investment: $439,870
Cash Required: $200,000

Freedom Boat Club

Sports & Recreation
Investment: $181,000
Cash Required: $38,000

Property Damage Appraisers

Services
Investment: $20,300
Cash Required: $20,300 -$41,950

Orangetheory Fitness

Fitness
Investment: $657,542
Cash Required: $150,000

Wingstop

Food
Investment: $347,600
Cash Required: $600,000

Chicken Salad Chick

Food
Investment: $657,300
Cash Required: $250,000

We Insure

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

Motto Mortgage

Financial & Tax
Investment: $57,800
Cash Required: $15,000

United Country Real Estate

Real Estate
Investment: $10,875
Cash Required: $15,000 - $20,000

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Services
Investment: $108,800
Cash Required: $80,000

Fuzzy's Taco Shop

Food
Investment: $360,500
Cash Required: $150,000 - $500,000

Stretch Zone

Investment: $106,533
Cash Required: $55,475 - $61,000

House Doctors Handyman Services

Home Services
Investment: $104,625
Cash Required: $60,000

HouseMaster

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

Sanford Rose Associates

Business Services
Investment: $108,250
Cash Required: $108,250

Mosquito Joe

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

Keller Williams

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

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