{"id":9223,"date":"2018-03-27T11:58:20","date_gmt":"2018-03-27T15:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.franchisegator.com\/articles\/?p=9223"},"modified":"2022-08-04T17:19:55","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T21:19:55","slug":"5-franchises-to-invest-in-not-fast-food-12698","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchisegator.com\/articles\/5-franchises-to-invest-in-not-fast-food-12698\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Franchise Industries to Invest in (That Aren’t Fast Food)"},"content":{"rendered":"

More often than not, when we think about franchises we
\nimmediately think of fast food restaurants like Subway, McDonald\u2019s, or Dunkin\u2019
\nDonuts. However, with more
\nthan 750,000 franchises<\/a> currently in business in the United States in 2018
\nit\u2019s safe to say that the majority aren\u2019t food-related chains. If you\u2019re
\nlooking to invest in a franchise that doesn\u2019t include a deep fryer, we rounded
\nup five franchises spanning industries from fitness to optometry.<\/p>\n

Ace Hardware Corp.<\/h2>\n

The 2017 39th Annual Franchise 500 Ranking from
\nEntrepreneur.com put Ace Hardware at #7 with a valued investment of $273K –
\n$1.6M. If you\u2019re dreaming of having your own hardware store, Ace<\/a> is
\ncommitted to making that dream a reality by promising that they are unlike any
\nother franchise opportunity in the world.<\/p>\n

Starting an Ace franchise includes plenty of benefits
\nsuch as gaining the support and knowledge of their team of experts who offer
\nhands-on training to ensure your entrance into the DIY market is successful
\nfrom the start. Not only do retailers get to work with a globally recognized
\nbrand, but they also pay no royalty fees, receive a portion of profits
\ndistributed back to them each year, and can customize their offerings based on
\nthe needs of the customers.<\/p>\n

Kumon Math & Reading Centers<\/h2>\n

Kumon<\/a>
\nranks on Entrepreneur\u2019s Franchise 500 Ranking at #11 with an investment of
\n$70K-$141K. The after-school math and reading program business makes for the
\nperfect franchise for any entrepreneur that wants to help make smart kids
\nsmarter.<\/p>\n

Kumon sets itself apart with an $1,000 franchise fee\u2014
\nwhich is considered to be a much lower startup fee than most supplemental
\nlearning franchises \u2014 and providing ongoing training and support for
\nfranchisees. It is also not necessarily a requirement to have a background in
\neducation in order to become a Kumon franchise owner. What is necessary is that
\nyou have a passion for working with children and to help students become more
\nconfident, independent, and self-assured.<\/p>\n

Merry Maids<\/h2>\n

One of the most in-demand cleaning businesses also has a
\nhighly sought after franchise \u2014 and it\u2019s none other than Merry Maids! One of
\nthe greatest benefits to owning a Merry Maids<\/a>
\nfranchise is that their housekeeping service is universal to one and all, from
\nmillennials to baby boomers.<\/p>\n

With more than 1,100 franchises, Merry Maids proves that
\njust about everyone could use an extra hand in tidying up. Opening one of their
\nfranchises offers a series of incredible benefits that include thorough
\ntraining, working with proprietary cleaning systems, technical support, and a
\nteam of dedicated professionals ready to help clean your home from top to
\nbottom.<\/p>\n

Pearle Vision<\/h2>\n

One of the largest brands in the optical industry also
\nhas hundreds of eye care center franchises scattered throughout the United
\nStates and Canada. Beyond opening up a franchise with Pearle Vision<\/a>
\nand generating revenue, independent owners are able to put their primary focus
\non patient care and providing a holistic eye care experience.<\/p>\n

Each licensed owner of a Pearle Vision franchise receives
\nbrand recognition for their location, support and resources from Pearle
\nVision\u2019s parent company Luxottica, extensive training, systems that simplify
\nbilling, insurance claim processing, and recordkeeping, and a business model
\nthat is scalable, allowing licensed franchisees to own and operate multiple
\nEyeCare Centers.<\/p>\n

Pure Barre<\/h2>\n

We\u2019re closing out this listicle by putting a focus on fitness franchises<\/a>, specifically in the tremendously popular Pure Barre which boasts nearly 600,000 loyal clients. As a Pure Barre<\/a> franchise owner, you\u2019re transforming both yourself and the community. Not only is the franchise affordable, but it also provides you with national brand recognition, constant innovations and updates to their studio experience, and multiple revenue streams including barre classes that can lead to a purposeful, and fulfilling, career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

More often than not, when we think about franchises we immediately think of fast food restaurants like Subway, McDonald\u2019s, or Dunkin\u2019 Donuts. However, with more than 750,000 franchises currently in business in the United States in 2018 it\u2019s safe to say that the majority aren\u2019t food-related chains. 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