SBA Approved Franchise Opportunities
Welcome to our SBA Approved Franchise directory. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has been helping small businesses start up and thrive since 1953.
People who are investing in a SBA-approved franchise will often have their SBA loan processing expedited. Many of these franchises are popular brand names like Maaco, Fantastic Sams, and SIGNARAMA. Explore Franchise Gator’s extensive directory of SBA-approved franchise opportunities to find the right one for you!
Growth Coach, The
Coaches aren't just for athletes anymore! As a Growth Coach owner, you can take advantage of the growing demand for business and sales coaching. Help a wide variety of clients become more profitable and achieve balance professionally and in their personal lives! Join the leader in business and sales coaching--contact us today!
Liquid Capital Required: $32,000
Caring Transitions
Senior Relocation - Downsizing - Estate Sales. Caring Transitions is looking for motivated franchisees who want to be a part of the growing senior care industry! Getting started is easy with our home-based turn-key system and low start-up costs! And best of all, you will be making a difference in people’s lives everyday. Don’t wait; contact us now to learn more!
Liquid Capital Required: $29,799
Fresh Coat Painters
Now you can take advantage of the $100 billion home services industry with your own Fresh Coat Painters franchise! We offer large exclusive territories, ongoing training and support and the most powerful marketing program in the industry! Don’t wait; become your own boss today!
Liquid Capital Required: $29,350
Dickey's Barbecue
Since 1941 Dickey’s Barbecue has been treating customers to great tasting barbecue and has become a restaurant icon in the process! Now you can join in that success with your own Dickey’s Barbecue franchise! Our great tasting recipes, strong national brand and proven business model will help ensure that you have the most popular restaurant around! Contact us today to get started!
Liquid Capital Required: $50,000
Home Helpers
The demand for in-home senior care services is exploding! Now you can take advantage of this growing demand with your own Home Helpers franchise! Our comprehensive training program, proven business model and trusted name brand will give you an edge over the competition! Contact us today and see why we’ve been ranked #1 in the industry for 5 years running!
Liquid Capital Required: $39,500
CTi - Concrete Technology
In today’s economy home owners are looking for ways to save on repairs without jeopardizing quality. Take advantage of this growing market by becoming a CTi Concrete Technology dealer. We provide you with everything you need to succeed, including low start-up costs, on-going training and support, and marketing support through our Co-Op Marketing Program. Get started today!
Liquid Capital Required: $9,500
PostalAnnex+
Own and operate your own shipping company with Postal Annex+! Our marketing strategies, site selection, management assistance and other support programs take out the guesswork, allowing you to make more money. Contact us today to get started!
Liquid Capital Required: $50,000
Beef 'O' Brady's Family Sports Pub
Beef O Brady’s knows what it takes to raise above the competition! Good food and great service are just the beginning. Our commitment to the community is what keeps our customers coming back for more! We’ll show you how to successfully grow your Beef ‘O’ Brady’s franchise through community involvement, delicious recipes and a desire to succeed. Inquire today to learn more!
Liquid Capital Required: $125,000
Planet Smoothie
Since its first store in 1995, Planet Smoothie has been treating customers to THE "Best Tasting Smoothie on the Planet," and today serves them all the way from Massachusetts to Hawaii. Our first major nationwide expansion is happening now. There has never been a better time to own a part of an established brand in an industry that's growing fast!
Liquid Capital Required: $100,000
Marco's Pizza Franchise
Marco's is one of the top take out and delivery pizza franchises. We're highly rated and rapidly growing and we are looking for passionate entrepreneurs who want to make pizza they'd be proud to serve their own families.
Liquid Capital Required: $100,000
ServiceMaster Clean
ServiceMaster Clean is listed in the Top 25 Low-Cost Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine and continues to grow each year with more than 4,500 franchises worldwide. Our unique Fast Start Program helps jumpstart your business with marketing support valued at $5,000.
Liquid Capital Required: $20,000 - $35,000
Club Z In-Home Tutoring
Demand for home tutoring services continues to grow rapidly! Club Z In-Home Tutoring can help you take advantage of this lucrative and rewarding industry by providing you with unmatched training and support, national marketing and network programs, qualified teachers, and much more! We look forward to working with you, so contact us today!
Liquid Capital Required: $20,000
Kiddie Academy
Do you dream of owning a business that is both profitable and rewarding? Then Kiddie Academy is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Our strong support system, training program, and proven business model will help you hit the ground running and have parents clamoring to enroll their children in your academy! We can’t wait to hear from you so contact us today!
Liquid Capital Required: $150,000
Ace Hardware
For more than 85 years, Ace Hardware has been America's neighborhood hardware retailer. Ace Hardware is offering a tremendous opportunity for those wanting to build a profitable and lasting business. With financial backing and support from a globally trusted and locally embraced brand, the ultimate success can be yours with Ace. Request information today to learn more!
Liquid Capital Required: $250,000
All Tune and Lube
Come join the recession-proof auto care industry with your own All Tune & Lube franchise! When you partner with us you will receive the benefit of our proven business model, site selection assistance, ongoing training and support, marketing plans and much more! Don’t wait; contact us today!
Liquid Capital Required: $30,000
PostNet
Join the leader in the fast growing business services industry! As a PostNet franchisee, we will provide you with all the tools you need to get started– world class training, marketing support, business planning and more! Inquire today and begin living your dream!
Liquid Capital Required: $60,000
Precision Tune Auto Care
Precision Tune Auto Care is a recognized leader in the automotive service market for a good reason—with over 35 years of experience, a proven franchise business model and initiatives that reinforce our Competence-Convenience-Caring auto care proposition—our brand is in position to take advantage of the growing consumer need for a "dealer alternative."
Liquid Capital Required: $50,000 - $100,000
FASTSIGNS
Our franchisees receive every possible competitive advantage we can offer them through our years of franchising and business experience. Find out why we’re Entrepreneur’s #1 Franchise in the sign industry. We want to make you #1 too! Our turnkey investment makes it easy.
Liquid Capital Required: $75,000
Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting
MAACO is positioned to be a recession resistant company as car owner’s needs to have their vehicles repaired and painted is continuous. Automotive repair and painting is a year-round, lucrative business. Become part of the MAACO family today and be part of our success!
Liquid Capital Required: $90,000
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions
Filta provides an eco-friendly, cost effective solution to our customers that takes away one of the least desirable areas of the kitchen, the fryers. We service our customers on average 1-2 times every week, and have the opportunity for multiple streams of income from each customer. There is little to no competition in most markets, and we are as close to a "recession resistant" business as you will find. People will always go out and eat, and most will eat fried food!
Liquid Capital Required: $30,000
Pak Mail
In today’s global economy, reliable shipping services have never been more important. As a Pak Mail franchisee, you can take immediate advantage of this global demand! Our comprehensive training and administrative support, strategic marketing plans and trusted name brand will help get your business off the ground quickly. Contact us today!
Liquid Capital Required: $50,000
NOVUS Glass
NOVUS Glass is looking for motivated individuals who want to own their own mobile glass repair business. When you own a NOVUS Glass franchise, you receive every possible advantage, including a complete advertising tool kit, free start-up kit, financing options, and much more! Contact us and start your new business today!
Liquid Capital Required: $15,000
Huntington Learning Center
With over 300 locations nationwide, Huntington Learning Center is one of the most established brands in supplemental quality education. With pre-opening and ongoing support, we provide you with the tools necessary to make your new business succeed! Contact us today-we can’t wait to hear from you!
Liquid Capital Required: $50,000
Cartridge World
Come join the fastest growing franchise in the print cartridge refill industry! At Cartridge World, we know that our franchisees are the future of our business which is why we provide unsurpassed support in every area possible. We want you to be successful too! Contact us today to find out more about this exciting opportunity!
Liquid Capital Required: $40,000
Bruster's Real Ice Cream
With a nationally recognized brand, comprehensive training, ongoing support and a product that is loved by people of all ages, it’s easy to see why owning a Bruster’s Real Ice Cream franchise can be the best investment you ever make! Contact us today to learn more!
Liquid Capital Required: $75,000
i9 Sports®
Earn a living doing something you enjoy with a low investment and nationally recognized support. If you like sports and kids, then you’ll love owning an i9 Sports franchise!
Liquid Capital Required: $50,000
Mathnasium
Seize your share of the fast growing, in demand industry of supplemental math education with Mathnasium! We’ve combined over 35 years of research, a ready to use marketing system, unbeatable support and an in demand service to develop the ultimate recipe for a successful franchise. All that is missing is you! Inquire today about this rewarding franchise opportunity!
Liquid Capital Required: $55,000 - $95,000
Wireless Zone
Join America’s most reliable and largest wireless network and see why Entrepreneur Magazine has ranked Wireless Zone #79 in the Franchise 500! Our exclusive relationship with Verizon Wireless complements our superior brand recognition with first-class training, marketing assistance, and field support. Contact us today – we can’t wait to hear from you!
Liquid Capital Required: $100,000
Tutoring Club
Join America's fastest growing franchise in the private education industry. The private education market is continually growing and we want to help you find your success in this expanding market! Tutoring Club is building a brand name that stands for educational success, join us!
Liquid Capital Required: $40,000
CertaPro Painters
In 2011, the average gross sales for a CertaPro Painters Business was $700,323—up from $643,577 in 2010 and $549,215 in 2009.* Leverage 20 years of experience in the $40B commercial and residential painting industry.
Liquid Capital Required: $75,000
Signal 88 Security
Since 2003 Signal 88 has been securing homes and businesses around the country. Their superior technology, well known brand, and officer verification puts them above the rest. Take advantage of this opportunity today.
Liquid Capital Required: $40,000
Furniture Medic
Are you interested in owning your own furniture repair and restoration business? Furniture Medic’s 53 years of franchising experience will help you get started! As the largest furniture and wood restoration company in the world, Furniture Medic provides unparalleled support to its franchisees. No experience is necessary!
Liquid Capital Required: $25,000
TSS Photography
Turn your love of photography into a successful business with your own TSS Photography franchise! With low start-up costs, no royalties and the ability to set your own prices, you get to keep more of the money you earn! And with our unmatched training and support programs you can feel confident that you have all of the tools you need to succeed! Contact us today!
Liquid Capital Required: $30,525 - $60,620
UBuildIt
We are the number one Owner Builder Company in the United States! You would be joining a world class organization that has earned its top spot! We have proven examples of what can be achieved with a manageable marketing campaign. While few people can afford to do a quality marketing campaign alone - a few strategically placed offices, banding together for a quality campaign can have a huge impact. We partner with builders to give them a broader offering - something that other builders do not have!
Liquid Capital Required: $100,000 - $225,000
Wild Bird Centers
Your Wild Bird Center is a wild bird feeding and nature specialty retail store where customers are excited to share in your success. Our 28 years of experience give you a turn-key system designed to launch your business efficiently so you can quickly benefit from sales and building your business. A branded, private label product program is served by a national distributor for maximum benefit to all franchisees plus our famous comprehensive marketing and point-of-sale programs promote your Wild Bird Center and customer service through custom and national campaigns.
Liquid Capital Required: $60,000
Kilwins Chocolates Franchise, Inc
Looking for a FUN and exciting career change? Since 1947 Kilwins has been a celebrated part of Americana having earned a reputation for providing high quality products and excellent service. Our Hand Crafted Chocolates, Hand Paddled Fudge, and Original Recipe Ice Cream are kitchen made fresh from premium ingredients and original recipes. Enjoy best in class store sales, excellent training, strong support and a proven business mode that works!
Liquid Capital Required: $125,000 - $130,000
Minuteman Press
Minuteman Press makes starting your own printing company easy. With over 35 years in the printing industry, Minuteman Press gives franchisees all of the necessary tools, including: financial assistance, administrative software, and superior training in areas of management, marketing, and pricing. No experience is necessary for this franchise - inquire today!
Liquid Capital Required: $70,000
Snip-its Hair Cuts For Kids
Snip-its has changed the dynamic of children’s hair care by turning what has traditionally been considered a mundane and often unpleasant experience for kids and parents alike into a fun-filled adventure for both! Best of all, Snip-its is dedicated to supporting its community with cause marketing, fundraising, and its ongoing support of Autism organizations.
Liquid Capital Required: $100,000
Papa Murphy's Pizza
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to own your own profitable pizza franchise! As a Papa Murphy’s franchisee you will receive unmatched training and support, marketing assistance and much more! Throw in our popular pizza recipes and it’s no wonder why we were voted # 1 pizza chain by Zagat! Contact us today to learn more!
Liquid Capital Required: $80,000
TCBY
TCBY remains a franchise favorite due to our in-demand product, unwavering brand loyalty, and three decades of industry dominance. And now, due to customer demand, we need even more entrepreneurs like you to keep up with the frozen yogurt craze!
Liquid Capital Required: $100,000
Apricot Lane
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own fashion retail store? Well Apricot Lane is the franchise opportunity for you! With strong brand recognition, low initial investment, and a corporate support system second to none, Apricot Lane makes it easy to realize your dream. Let us help you take advantage of this $49.1 billion industry, contact us today!
Liquid Capital Required: $80,000
Mr. Transmission/Milex
Join a leader in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry. Choose Milex Complete Auto Care, Mr. Transmission, or both and let us help you build the business you've always wanted!
Liquid Capital Required: $60,000
AlphaGraphics
AlphaGraphics provides high quality print and marketing solutions for your local businesses including: SEO, social media, E-Commerce, personalized URL's, QR codes and much more. This is a business to business model which means most of our centers are open M-F, 8am-5pm. No nights or weekends unless you choose. As the leader of our industry, our training and support both from an operational and financial standpoint are unsurpassed. Our average center does over $1 million in annual sales. Ninety-five percent of our current franchisees came from outside the print industry.
Liquid Capital Required: $150,000
Liberty Tax Service
No Tax Experience? No Worries, Liberty Tax Service will teach you everything you need to know in this recession resistance franchise. We have one of the lowest cost franchises with very high returns. No wonder we’re always on the top lists for Entrepreneur Magazine and International Franchise Association. We can’t wait to hear from you.
Liquid Capital Required: $50,000
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives is the leading outdoor lighting expert with over 40 locations and 100,000 outdoor lighting installations including residential, commercial, LED & holiday lighting.
Liquid Capital Required: $80,000
Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs
Everyone needs watch and jewelry repairs! Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs’ simple turn-key program makes it easy with 26 years of industry experience, low start-up costs, and ongoing training and support. No experience is required, so contact us today!
Liquid Capital Required: $100,000
Rainbow Academy
Imagine a business synonymous with caring, one in which the management team, owners, directors and teachers are collectively committed to creating genuine, nurturing relationships with every family member, ensuring the educational success and well-being of each child. Rainbow Academy is one of the premier franchise early learning centers in the nation.
Liquid Capital Required: $150,000
Rainbow Station
With more than 13 million preschool children currently enrolled in childcare, the demand for quality preschools continues to grow by leaps and bounds. By owning a Rainbow Station franchise, you will not only be taking advantage of one of the country’s fastest growing business opportunities, you will be making a difference in children’s lives!
Liquid Capital Required: $400,000
Unishippers
Reliable shipping is a must for businesses operating in today’s economy. Now you can profit from this essential service with your own Unishippers franchise! Unishippers’ comprehensive training and support, marketing assistance and strong partnerships with the large shipping companies allow our franchisees to hit the ground running! Inquire today to learn more!
Liquid Capital Required: $75,000
Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System®
The Coverall® Brand represents a better way to clean. As a Coverall Franchised Business Owner, you will be fully trained and certified in the Health-Based Cleaning System® Program, and prepared to help your customers improve the cleanliness, health and wellness of their facilities. Get started now by contacting us today!
Liquid Capital Required: $3,180 - $21,907
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