Home Based Business Franchises for Sale in California Under $500,000

American Business Systems
American Business Systems (ABS) is the fastest way to start your own medical billing business. 100% Money-Back Guarantee. Profit from ABS’ 30+ years as America's leader in Medical Billing…
American Business Systems (ABS) is the fastest way to start your own medical billing business. 100% Money-Back Guarantee. Profit from ABS’ 30+ years as America's leader in Medical Billing and get Live Online Training and Free Lifetime Support.
35,000 Minimum Cash Required

dClutterfly
Are you the one everyone calls to organize their closets or help unpack them when they move? Turn those skills into a business that changes lives. Build a rewarding, home-based career helping people…
Are you the one everyone calls to organize their closets or help unpack them when they move? Turn those skills into a business that changes lives. Build a rewarding, home-based career helping people create calmer, functional spaces and be your own boss. Our low-overhead model is designed for entrepreneurs who want meaningful work, flexible schedules, and financial independence. To support long-term success, you must operate within a primary territory population of at least 125,000–175,000.
50,000 Minimum Cash Required

Hike Doggie - CO & San Diego
Hike Doggie is a home-based dog hiking franchise with a simple, proven model and 91% recurring weekly revenue. No inventory or specialized hiring required—just hike dogs and build client…
Hike Doggie is a home-based dog hiking franchise with a simple, proven model and 91% recurring weekly revenue. No inventory or specialized hiring required—just hike dogs and build client relationships. Franchisees receive hands-on training and ongoing support from a team with 50+ years of experience. Ideal for dog lovers seeking a low-overhead, scalable business with strong retention and growth potential in a protected territory.
100,000 Minimum Cash Required

Club Z! Tutoring
There’s never been a better time to enter this recession-proof industry! Become your own boss and join the multi-billion-dollar tutoring industry. Club Z!’s awarding-winning business offers…
There’s never been a better time to enter this recession-proof industry! Become your own boss and join the multi-billion-dollar tutoring industry. Club Z!’s awarding-winning business offers in-home and online tutoring in all subjects and grade levels.
40,000 Minimum Cash Required

Fresh Coat
Fresh Coat is a full-service residential and commercial painting company built for entrepreneurs who want to capture one of the biggest shifts in home services today: homeowners are staying put and…
Fresh Coat is a full-service residential and commercial painting company built for entrepreneurs who want to capture one of the biggest shifts in home services today: homeowners are staying put and reinvesting in the homes they already have. Owners tap into 14 different Refresh revenue streams — interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, popcorn ceiling removal, deck and fence staining, pressure washing, wallpaper removal, surface sealing, and more.
50,000 Minimum Cash Required

Mosquito Squad Plus
Are you searching for a franchise opportunity that has recurring revenue, lifestyle flexibility, and large protected territories? Mosquito Squad may be your perfect match with these benefits and more,…
Are you searching for a franchise opportunity that has recurring revenue, lifestyle flexibility, and large protected territories? Mosquito Squad may be your perfect match with these benefits and more, including no royalty fees for the first 12 months!
50,000 Minimum Cash Required

Gotcha Covered
Gotcha Covered is a premium, consultative franchise in the custom window treatment industry. Unlike retail-heavy models, this is a home-based, inventory-free business where owners provide custom…
Gotcha Covered is a premium, consultative franchise in the custom window treatment industry. Unlike retail-heavy models, this is a home-based, inventory-free business where owners provide custom blinds, shades, shutters, and draperies to residential and commercial clients. The model is built for professionals who want a flexible, low-overhead business with strong margins and a sophisticated, solution-based customer experience.
50,000 Minimum Cash Required

Lawn Doctor
Lawn Doctor offers custom lawn care solutions to residential and business consumers, including lawn services, pest control, and tree and shrub care. With over 55 years of experience in the industry,…
Lawn Doctor offers custom lawn care solutions to residential and business consumers, including lawn services, pest control, and tree and shrub care. With over 55 years of experience in the industry, Lawn Doctor stands apart by being the leader in customer satisfaction, with an average customer retention rate of over 80%. Lawn and landscape services are a $78 billion-a-year industry, and each year more homeowners switch away from do-it-yourself lawn care to effective professional solutions.