When people think of franchising, some think there is a lot of expense involved. But there are some franchise opportunities that won't cost you all that much. Below is our list of franchise opportunities starting at $50,000 or less. This initial investment includes the franchise fee, as well as several other costs required to get your business up and running.
Franchises with an investment under $50,000 will often be home-based business opportunities with no major cost factors relating to construction or leasing of a brick-and-mortar storefront. In addition, some service-based franchises require very little equipment or inventory up front, making them low-cost options as well.
It is important to note that these low-cost franchise companies have a minimum investment of less than $50,000, but their maximum (or average) investment may be higher. Please review their profiles and complete the contact form to get a more complete understanding of cost requirements.
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 ...
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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 ...
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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&...
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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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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...
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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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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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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...
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We are the world leader in uneven sidewalk repair. We make sidewalks safe.
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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...
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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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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...
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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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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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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....
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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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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...
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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 ...
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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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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...
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Today, we are the modern printing industry, providing high quality products and services for businesses that go way beyond just ink on paper. Our design, print and marketing centers offer cus...
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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen is a faith-based, full-service remodeling franchise that helps entrepreneurs and existing remodelers earn strong financial numbers while having a focus on improving th...
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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’...
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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, ...
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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...
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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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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...
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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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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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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...
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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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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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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...
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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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Our mission is to help every child to understand and master math, because it will change their world. Starting in 2002 with one Mathnasium Learning Center in Los Angeles, we've grown to over 1,...
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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...
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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 installat...
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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 ...
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Ranked #1 for residential cleaning, among the Top Low Cost Investments, and the Fastest Growing Residential Cleaning franchise by Entrepreneur magazine, The Maids is the quality leader in the indus...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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For over 30 years, Checkers & Rally's has focused on bold and flavorful food, amazing value for our guests, and a price engineered menu that delivers profits to our franchise family. We hav...
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BrightStar Care offers both medical and non-medical private duty home health care services, as well as medical staffing. Each BrightStar Care location employs a Registered Nurse Director of Nursing...
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Start Enjoying Your Work Life Again and be the Hero Your Community Needs
Make your dream of loving what you do a reality by owning your own business. Not only can you imp...
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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...
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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...
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Founded in 2001, PuroClean has a comprehensive network of 300-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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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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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...
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NaturaLawn of America’s environmentally friendly approach to lawn care has been creating green lawns quickly, more naturally, and with fewer weeds since 1987 (before “going green”...
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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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Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest growing automotive accessories and window tinting international franchise, specializing in window tinting, p...
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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...
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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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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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THE PATCH BOYS excels at fixing damaged drywall and returning walls to their original, pre-damaged state. As the only national franchise that specializes solely in drywall repair, THE PATCH BOYS fr...
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101 Mobility was created in 2008 to deliver mobility and accessibility solutions to an underserved yet growing market of people that are faced with limited physical mobility.
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PIRTEK has been in the hydraulic hose repair and replacement franchise business for more than 40 years. Our franchisees own and operate stores and fleets of vehicles in order to provide hydraulic h...
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Huntington Learning Center is the nation’s leading K-12 tutoring and test prep provider. We welcome franchisees who are interested in helping students and families in their communities get th...
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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 ...
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InXpress franchisees build a residual income business while working from home with no retail storefront and no employee requirements. InXpress is a business-to-business franchise in the global ship...
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NerdsToGo locations provide the total solution in computer and technology support to help small to medium sized business owners and residential customers lead a more effective, efficient and entert...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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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...
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For more than 20 years, School of Rock has been teaching kids and adults how to channel their inner rock stars. As educators, we’re trailblazers with our performance-based model of music inst...
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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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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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TruBlue is one of the most unique franchise opportunities in the high demand home services and senior industries. With a low start-up investment, a home-based model and referral partnerships with n...
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ATAX is a full-service national tax preparation and business services franchise. We are proud to serve clients in both English and Spanish.
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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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PJ's Coffee is a 40+-year-old brand rooted in New Orleans, Louisiana. We pride ourselves in our rapid expansion across the U.S. and international markets. We have over 110 locations open and op...
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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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Creative World School is a unique business opportunity in the early child education industry. Our schools are unlike any other in the market and provide several selling advantages to our owners. Ou...
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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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Join North America’s Full-Service Leisure Travel Agency Franchise
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Executive Image offers commercial cleaning, janitorial, grounds keeping, construction cleaning, floor care, and other related building services. Founded by Blake Clements, our CEO, our company is c...
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