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Top Home-Based Franchise Opportunities

Even before anyone had ever heard of COVID-19, there were several practical reasons for launching a business from your home including:

    • You can save a ton of money on the high cost of office or retail space.
    • You can kiss your commute goodbye!
    • Scheduling work around family life is much easier.
    • You can take advantage of tax deductions for using part of your home as a workplace.
    • Reduced business startup costs.

Added flexibility is one of the biggest draws of running a home-based business. And technology today makes it easier than ever to work remotely.  

Our 2020 list of the Top Home-Based Franchises includes 50 fantastic businesses that can be started as a home-based business. All these franchise companies have outstanding satisfaction with their franchise owners based on our research. We invite you to explore these home-based franchise opportunities further to see if they are a good fit for your business ownership goals. 

Top Home-Based Franchises

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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 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

Learn More of Fibrenew

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 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 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 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 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 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.

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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

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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 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 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 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 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

Learn More of Supporting Strategies

Learn More About 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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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 ShelfGenie
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ShelfGenie

Home Services

ShelfGenie®, a Neighborly® company, designs and manufactures custom glide-out shelves and storage. The company focuses on repairing, maintaining, and enhancing homes and businesses through ...

Investment: $90,600
Cash Required: $50,000

Learn More of ShelfGenie

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 Aire Serv
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Aire Serv

Home Services

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...

Investment: $87,600
Cash Required: $50,000

Learn More of Aire Serv

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 CarePatrol
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CarePatrol

Senior Care

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

Investment: $77,970
Cash Required: $50,000

Learn More of CarePatrol

Dream Vacations-CruiseOne

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

Anago Cleaning Systems Master Franchise

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

American Poolplayers Association

Sports & Recreation
Investment: $22,737.34
Cash Required: $29,242.34

Rhea Lana's

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

Fish Window Cleaning Services

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

Aire-Master of America

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

Surface Specialists Systems

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

Kitchen Solvers

Home Services
Investment: $99,472
Cash Required: $30,000

Network in Action

Business Services
Investment: $11,000
Cash Required: $10,000

Property Damage Appraisers

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

Showhomes Home Staging

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

Five Star Painting

Services
Investment: $74,730
Cash Required: $50,000

House Doctors Handyman Services

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

Young Rembrandts

Child Services
Investment: $44,905
Cash Required: $40,000

TSS Photography

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

Mr. Rooter Plumbing

Services
Investment: $79,975
Cash Required: $50,000

Just Between Friends Franchise System

Retail
Investment: $38,544
Cash Required: $43,178

Maid Brigade

Home Services
Investment: $110,066
Cash Required: $75,000 - $100,000

101 Mobility

Services
Investment: $118,000
Cash Required: $50,000

Mosquito Joe

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

In Home Pet Services

Pet Services
Investment: $9,200
Cash Required:

Service Team of Professionals

Services
Investment: $83,700
Cash Required: $100,000

The Patch Boys

Home Services
Investment: $48,900
Cash Required: $50,000

Snapology

Child Services
Investment: $40,900
Cash Required: $37,500

The Honey Do Service

Home Services
Investment: $65,650
Cash Required: $48,000

Color World House Painting

Services
Investment: $72,260
Cash Required: $40,000

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