{"id":9287,"date":"2017-05-02T12:00:58","date_gmt":"2017-05-02T16:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.franchisegator.com\/articles\/?p=9287"},"modified":"2022-08-04T17:21:24","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T21:21:24","slug":"5-unusual-concepts-12650","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchisegator.com\/articles\/5-unusual-concepts-12650\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Unusual Franchise Concepts"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Think Outside the Franchise Box<\/h2>\n<p>When you think about franchises, do cookie cutter restaurant<br \/>\nchains and retail stores come to mind? Think again. You may not have been<br \/>\nthinking of a niche or more unique business concept when you first started<br \/>\npursuing a franchise, but maybe you should. Whether it is a high-end pet resort<br \/>\nconcept or a way to introduce kids to basic soccer skills, there are more and<br \/>\nmore unusual franchise ideas available today.<\/p>\n<p>According to the International Franchise Association\u2019s annual<br \/>\nFranchise Business Economic Outlook for 2017, franchises are expected to grow<br \/>\nby $36 billion in 2017 through business and job additions. If you have been<br \/>\ndreaming of being in business for yourself, but not by yourself, now may be the<br \/>\nperfect time to investigate one of the more unique, niche franchise concepts<br \/>\navailable to entrepreneurs. Here are some possibilities for you to explore:<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"\/franchises\/midtown-chimney-sweeps\/\">Midtown Chimney Sweeps<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Created by a second-generation chimney and fireplace<br \/>\ntechnician, Midtown Chimney Sweeps provides the components needed to create a<br \/>\nsuccessful chimney cleaning and hearth maintenance business. According to a<br \/>\n2009 survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,<br \/>\n35 percent of American homes have a usable fireplace. Not only is there a<br \/>\nmarket for these services, but also many of the existing chimney cleaners<br \/>\nworking today are over 50, meaning retirement is on the horizon. Midtown<br \/>\nChimney Sweeps uses the latest technology, from their Triple Filtration Soot<br \/>\nBuster to their high-tech business software, so franchise owners have the tools<br \/>\nto compete in a nationwide market.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"\/franchises\/garage-experts\/\">Garage Experts<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>According to a survey conducted by Racor Home Storage Products<br \/>\nin 2013, about 67 million homes have a single-car garage, while 63 percent have<br \/>\na two-car garage. For many Americans, the garage is not only a place to store<br \/>\nlawn equipment or their cars, it has become an extension of their home\u2019s living<br \/>\nspace. In fact, the demand for home garage organization is expected to increase<br \/>\nby 5.6 percent per year. Garage Experts franchises are prepared to meet this<br \/>\nneed with their installation of garage floor coatings, garage storage cabinets,<br \/>\ngarage ceiling racks and garage slat-wall. Ranked as one of <em>Entrepreneur<\/em> magazine\u2019s top 500<br \/>\nFranchises for 2016, Garage Experts offers a turnkey franchise opportunity to<br \/>\ncapitalize on this demand.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"\/franchises\/mosquito-joe\/\">Mosquito Joe<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The pest control business is a booming one, currently valued at<br \/>\n$11.4 billion a year. Mosquito Joe helps entrepreneurs capitalize on this<br \/>\nopportunity by offering extensive training and support, as well as a<br \/>\nsignificant long-range earning potential. What\u2019s more the Mosquito Joe pest<br \/>\nelimination service is a feel-good business\u2014you are helping people enjoy the<br \/>\noutdoors without the hassle of bug bites. With the recent headlines about Zika,<br \/>\nthe worry over mosquito-borne illness is high, meaning more and more homeowners<br \/>\nare projected to seek out pest control for their yards so they can feel safe<br \/>\nhaving fun outdoors. Mosquito Joe is veteran friendly, as well, offering a<br \/>\ndiscount to hometown heroes who invest in a franchise opportunity.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"\/franchises\/wild-birds-unlimited\/\">Wild Birds Unlimited<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Think that watching birds is for the birds? Well 52.8 million<br \/>\npeople say they watch and feed birds in their own backyard, adding up to a $6.9<br \/>\nbillion a year business. For those with an interest in the outdoors or<br \/>\nwildlife, a Wild Birds Unlimited franchise can be a lucrative investment in<br \/>\ntheir future. Featuring products designed by experts to meet the needs of<br \/>\nbirds, as well as to be enjoyable for the people who use them, the core mission<br \/>\nof Wild Birds Unlimited is to bring people and nature together. The Wild Birds<br \/>\nUnlimited business model has been proven over 30 years and rated No. 1 in<br \/>\nretail for franchisee satisfaction.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"\/franchises\/bodybrite-usa\/\">BodyBrite USA<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Simple to buy, simple to own, simple to make money\u2014BodyBrite<br \/>\nkeeps the focus on their mission statement and slogan, \u201cLet Your Beauty Shine.\u201d<br \/>\nNew technologies and a growing demand have fueled the franchise\u2019s growth in the<br \/>\npast 10 years, as more and more people seek ways to rid themselves of unwanted<br \/>\nbody hair and wrinkles. BodyBrite has taken the concept of Laser Intense Pulsed<br \/>\nLight (IPL) hair removal, anti-aging and skin rejuvenation and streamlined it<br \/>\nto make it affordable for the average consumer. Requiring no beauty industry<br \/>\nknowledge and ideal for spaces around 1,000 square feet, a BodyBrite franchise<br \/>\noffers a path to owning your own business that is easy to execute and manage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think Outside the Franchise Box When you think about franchises, do cookie cutter restaurant chains and retail stores come to mind? Think again. You may not have been thinking of a niche or more unique business concept when you first started pursuing a franchise, but maybe you should. 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