Top 100
The Top 100 Franchises of 2016
Wondering about the best franchises for 2016? Below you'll find the Top 100 Franchises for 2016 as ranked by Franchise Gator.
We've carefully combed through hundreds of FDD's, conducted interviews, and then ranked the top franchises for 2016 using several key factors.
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FASTSIGNS is the leader and ranked # 1 by number of units in North America, verified by third party sources such as Entrepreneur, Franchise Business Review and Franchise Research Institute. This provides us great buying...
Cash Required: $100,000
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College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving Is an established and award-winning junk removal, labor and moving business with a rapid growth record. Is more focused on capturing both residential and commercial...
Cash Required: $50,000
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Want to be a part of a 15.5 billion dollar industry with a market leader that has experienced 57 months of consecutive revenue growth and a 96% customer referral rating? Join the Two Men And A Truck team, the nation's...
Cash Required: $150,000
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Sport Clips. Our fun, sports-themed, men's and boys' haircutting concept is so unique; it's made us the fastest-growing haircutting franchise in the country. Yet we still have plenty of prime locations available. This is a...
Cash Required: $200,000
5
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...
Cash Required: $200,000
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe is two businesses in one, with a balanced business mix of food and smoothies. This allows us to service all day parts and drive higher gross sales. Combine this with our simple business model, lower...
Cash Required: $100,000
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Property management is the surprising franchise opportunity. Residential property management has become one of the fastest growing industries in the country. As the nation's #1 property management franchise, we provide our...
Cash Required: $70,000
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We have a Winning Culture – our franchise store owners voted us #1 for owner satisfaction in the Franchise Business Review survey for 2015 in the Retail Category. When our franchise store owners are happy, we know we are...
Cash Required: $40,000
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Consider a business with no seasonal or economic swing compared to conventional markets. Imagine for a moment where you find cloth / velour, leather, plastic and vinyl upholstery and you would discover the unlimited...
Cash Required: $40,000
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Headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, we provide and install a wide range of high-quality mobility equipment. Thousands of elderly customers and others with disabilities count on us for our exceptional products, which...
Cash Required: $100,000
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With a Learning RX Education Franchise you can have fun growing a business while helping kids get smarter. Easy systematic brain-training programs
Cash Required: $40,000
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Take advantage of the growing demand for home cleaning services with your own MaidPro franchise! Our trusted brand, proven business model and cleaning processes, low start-up costs and strong vendor relationships will give...
Cash Required: $50,000
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Christian Brothers Automotive is a franchise opportunity that respects your faith, your family, and your employees and is focused on spiritual wellbeing — not just the bottom line. Our locations offer a remarkably...
Cash Required: $80,000
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SYNERGY HomeCare was founded in 1999 and is the most trusted name in non-medical home care with over 300 franchise units in 36 States. The need for non-medical, in-home care is growing at an unprecedented rate and SYNERGY...
Cash Required: $50,000
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There has never been a better time to own your own senior care business! Brightstar's LifeCare, KidCare and Staffing services allow you to provide a wide range of services, which increases your profit potential! Come join...
Cash Required: $100,000
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From the day we first opened our doors in 1986, Checkers Drive-In Restaurants has become a market leader in the rapidly growing QSR burger business. As part of the Checkers & Rally's family, you'll benefit from this brand...
Cash Required: $200,000
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If you are looking for a thriving add-on or full-time business, Mosquito Squad is the answer. We're a fast growing franchise concept that focuses on the elimination of unwanted outdoor pests such as mosquitoes and ticks. You...
Cash Required: $20,000
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Partner with the world's leading provider of interactive science programs for children. Nutty Scientists® offers the most complete proposal on the market. Franchises are currently available throughout the United States. The...
Cash Required: $50,000
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Zoup! is the leading fast-casual soup concept restaurant that is defining the category with its premium and proprietary soups as well as sandwiches and salads. Zoup! has created the infrastructure, systems and support...
Cash Required: $100,000
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With an ever-growing demand for quality math instruction, Mathnasium Learning Centers has become one of the fastest-growing educational franchises in the world. Mathnasium offers highly effective and fun mathematics...
Cash Required: $90,000
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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen is a full-service remodeling franchise with robust systems that help owners enjoy strong margins and a high quality of life. Our company and franchisees are guided by a Code of Values that stresses...
Cash Required: $100,000
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Partner with one of the most well-known home appliance retailers in the country! With Sears' complete training program, marketing support and attractive financing options, starting your business has never been easier. The...
Cash Required: $50,000
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Home Instead Senior Care has a network of more than 1000 independently owned and operated franchises providing non-medical companionship and home care services to seniors around the world. Our owners are individuals with a...
Cash Required: $50,000
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As the leader in home inspections, Pillar to Post makes owning your own home inspection business easy! We offer state-of-the-art technology, un-matched marketing and networking support, and with our Quick Start training...
Cash Required: $30,000
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With over 30 years of franchising experience and over 4,300 locations in the U.S., our network is recognized as an industry leader year after year. We offer franchisees an award-winning training program focused on the...
Cash Required: $60,000
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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...
Cash Required: $70,000
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An unparalleled opportunity to take advantage of a rapidly increasing market. As consumers continue to keep their vehicles on the road longer, these vehicles are in need of more maintenance and repairs and more of the...
Cash Required: $100,000
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RNR / Rent N Roll is the leader in the custom wheels & tires industry and provides customers the tires & wheels they want by providing options and programs that take into consideration their financial situation. "We Didn't...
Cash Required: $250,000
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TeamLogic IT was formed to become the go-to IT team for small and medium-sized businesses. We offer fast responses to IT challenges — but more importantly, we act as an IT adviser to our customers, helping them take...
Cash Required: $40,000
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The Spice & Tea Exchange® is the fastest growing retail franchise of gourmet spices, blends, teas, and gifts in the United States. If you have a passion for culinary exploration and want to own your own business, this may...
Cash Required: $70,000
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Named by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America in 2013 and 2014, the time to become a franchisee with The Learning Experience is now! Our proprietary operational systems, early...
Cash Required: $100,000
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Smoothie King is the #1 Juice Bar Franchise for 19 years in a Row! Join us as we celebrate our 40th year of success!
Cash Required: $70,000
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AdvantaCean leads the way to healthier homes and businesses by providing emergency water damage service, mold remediation and air duct and vent cleaning. This multi-revenue stream model in a $45 billion industry is...
Cash Required: $50,000
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For 20 years, CruiseOne has grown to become one of the nation's largest travel retailers with more than 775 independently owned travel franchise locations nationwide. As part of World Travel Holdings, we aim to maintain the...
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The staffing industry is on track to generate a projected $137 billion in North America alone in 2014. Express Employment Professionals is a growing franchise with nearly 700 locations and more than 30 years of experience....
Cash Required: $50,000
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The "One Stop Auto Styling Center". Tint World's multiple profit centers, automated marketing systems, training and support provides a powerful business model with tremendous revenue generating capabilities.
Cash Required: $50,000
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Did you know batteries are an $86 billion industry with no signs of slowing down? Here's something else you should know: Interstate All Battery Center is a part of one of the most recognized, widely respected brands in the...
Cash Required: $200,000
38
Owning a Precision Concrete Cutting franchise is a unique opportunity to own your own highly profitable business with little competition and without the hassle and uncertainty of starting a new business.
Cash Required: $80,000
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The secret behind this 49 unit eclectic pizza delivery franchise headquartered in Whitewater, Wisconsin is that we take a unique approach to the crowded pizza segment by appealing to 18-34 year olds in an irreverent way that...
Cash Required: $200,000
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With FOUR staffing programs to choose from, you can customize your staffing office with the hottest fastest growing industries. Choose from general staffing, medical staffing, home services, and executive placement. Expect a...
Cash Required: $70,000
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Printing. Marketing. Shipping. Join the leader in the fast growing business services industry and profit from the 27 million small businesses that need our help. High margins, sane business hours, and a proven business model...
Cash Required: $50,000
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Looking to join a thriving business and passionate community? Look no further. We’ve been serving up the best pizzas in town for over 30 years, and the nation is hungry for more. The proof is in the pie: since our early...
Cash Required: $90,000
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Join the Wag N' Wash Franchise Owners (and their four-legged family members) as PAWfessionals who are providing a unique and high quality experience to their communities. And the best part they get to build their...
Cash Required: $100,000
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Brightway Insurance invented the “you sell, we service” independent agency franchise model over a decade ago. While it revolutionized the industry then, we recognized that service after the sale is just one independent...
Cash Required: $100,000
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Handyman Matters is a nationally recognized franchise concept that serves the repair, restoration and maintenance needs of both residential and commercial customers. We specialize in small to medium size jobs covering a wide...
Cash Required: $80,000
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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...
Cash Required: $60,000
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#1 in paint and sip for franchisee satisfaction – Pinot’s Palette is a unique, art-inspired entertainment concept catering to adults, corporations and kids. By combining art and wine into a single concept, Pinot’s...
Cash Required: $80,000
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The salon and hair-care industry is a $75-billion-a-year industry that’s growing by 8% a year. Within that industry, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more stable salon franchise chain than Fantastic Sams, which is the...
Cash Required: $50,000
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With a FirstLight HomeCare franchise you can own a business that is in high demand and that helps make a difference in people's lives. We are there to support you every step of the way with our hands-on training programs,...
Cash Required: $60,000
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Car repairs and maintenance needs are at an all-time high. Let AAMCO Transmissions help you take advantage of this growing demand! Our strong national brand recognition and administrative support system has helped our...
Cash Required: $60,000
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Today's busy lifestyles mean many people do not have time to properly care for their lawn and landscaping. Lawn Doctor's simple turn-key program allows you to take advantage of this demand! With un-matched training and...
Cash Required: $50,000
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In today's competitive food service environment, having the right system, the right team, and the right training makes all the difference. Wings Etc. provides comprehensive support from initial contact through site...
Cash Required: $200,000
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You’re Invited! Aire-Master's franchises are a tight community of hardworking people who genuinely appreciate the opportunities they experience as an Aire-Master franchisee. This is due in part to our established national...
Cash Required: $20,000
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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...
Cash Required: $100,000
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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!
Cash Required: $70,000
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Do you want to own your own business in the high demand grooming industry? Then V's Barbershop is the franchise for you! Demand for our upscale barber services continues to grow as more men try to find that traditional...
Cash Required: $100,000
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At Rhea Lana's® not only do we work hard together, but we have fun and live life together. We are excited about what this new year holds for us! We are currently in 20 states and expanding into additional states in 2013....
Cash Required: $10,000
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Archadeck designs and delivers beautiful, functional and innovative outdoor living environments that meet our client's lifestyle needs. We are a nationally recognized brand and the industry leader with over 30 years of...
Cash Required: $50,000
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Bio-One Inc. is the worlds first crime scene cleaning franchise. They provide everything from state of the art industry training to ongoing 24 hr support. Bio-One Inc. knows what one needs to be successful in this high...
Cash Required: $80,000
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Come join the fastest growing commercial landscape maintenance franchisor in the nation! As a U.S. Lawns franchisee, you will have access to un-matched training and support, marketing programs, protected territories and...
Cash Required: $30,000
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HomeTeam Inspection Service is an amazing opportunity to offer what others in this industry aren't, quality inspections performed by a trained team of professionals. With the home market changing consistently now is the time...
Cash Required: $50,000
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Little Sunshines Playhouse maintains an identity and brand image of unrivaled distinction in preschool and early childhood education. Our facilities serve as a castle for a Once Upon A Time experience that enables each...
Cash Required: $100,000
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Become part of Pizza History by joining the Rosati's Family of stores. For Five Generations Rosati's has been Cooking up Great Food from Original Family Recipes and Building Great Relationships within the Communities...
Cash Required: $80,000
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In 1982, we helped pioneer the craft of refacing cabinets, giving homeowners a cost effective way to reuse existing cabinets by replacing the trim, doors and drawer fronts. Today, Kitchen Solvers is a complete kitchen...
Cash Required: $30,000
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The Proforma franchise is the leading business to business franchise opportunity in the $150 billion Print and Promotional Product industry.
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Owning a Farmer Boys Franchise provides you with a great opportunity to benefit from our Farm-To-Table "Breakfast, BURGERS, and More" concept, which opens MULTIPLE DAY PARTS for you to MAXIMIZE REVENUE!
Cash Required: $200,000
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As a Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning franchisee you can now own your own profitable carpet cleaning business without the risk and hassle of starting from scratch! Our franchisees receive unmatched training and support, a complete...
Cash Required: $30,000
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IMAGE STUDIOS 360: Simple. Stable. Scalable. That is what investors and franchisees love about Image Studios 360. Here's how the Image Studios 360 salon studio concept works: we take large retail space around 5,000 square...
Cash Required: $100,000
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Renew Crew is a unique, low-cost investment business opportunity that is great for individuals who would like to start their first business or an existing business owner who is considering expanding. Our high-margin,...
Cash Required: $30,000
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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...
Cash Required: $100,000
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Do you dream of running your own business and being your own boss? If so, Office Pride is right for you! With us you can have the security of being part of an organization with a strong support structure and carefully...
Cash Required: $60,000
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Doc Popcorn is the largest franchised retailer of popcorn on the planet. Doc Popcorn continues to innovate and transform the popcorn experience in high-traffic venues with its high-quality freshly-popped snack.
Cash Required: $80,000
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Cruise Planners, an American Express Representative, home-based business model is one of the largest, privately owned, nationally recognized and continually awarded cruise selling agencies in the United States. Cruise...
Cash Required: $10,000
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As the number of dual-income families increases so does the demand for home cleaning services. Now you can take advantage of this opportunity with Home Cleaning Centers of America! Getting started is easy with our...
Cash Required: $40,000
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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...
Cash Required: $80,000
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Do you dream of owning the hottest restaurant in town? Then Taco John's is the perfect franchise opportunity! Our extensive training and marketing programs, successful business model and popular menu are second to none! ...
Cash Required: $350,000
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As the leader in the mobile flooring industry, Floor Covering International is an outstanding opportunity for those that want to build a large business that can maximize their potential. Currently estimated at greater than...
Cash Required: $100,000
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For most Americans buying a home is the biggest purchase they will ever make; so the demand for well-trained home inspectors continues to grow! Now you can take advantage of this demand with your own National Property...
Cash Required: $40,000
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Outdoor Lighting Perspectives is proud to be North America's largest and most trusted choice for full-service outdoor landscape and architectural lighting. We are the leading national brand with the most locations, largest...
Cash Required: $80,000
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Screenmobile is a mobile franchise business, ideal for people looking for a family-friendly, repair franchise, and/or home improvement franchise. We are a great for a husband and wife tem and are the perfect for a business...
Cash Required: $50,000
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Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning® is a green, revolutionary cleaning system built on the power of oxygen. As a business, Oxi Fresh combines the advantages of protected territories, turnkey marketing programs, and a variety of...
Cash Required: $40,000
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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...
Cash Required: $200,000
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Join a top home-based business - own a Matco Tools franchise! Our in-house financing program can cover up to 100% of start-up costs for those who qualify. No advertising or royalty fees. Extensive training. Get started today!
Cash Required: $40,000
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Do you have a passion for education? How about the desire to invest in yourself? If you answered yes to both of these a Best in Class Education Center Franchise may be the right place for you! With our years of experience...
Cash Required: $30,000
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Outside pest control service is booming! Join a well funded franchisor poised for rapid growth nationwide. Looking for people who want to own and operate their own business NOW! Low investment! Secure your territory and...
Cash Required: $30,000
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We are the makers of the original beaded ice cream with fun fresh flavors. We make the ice cream, you make the fun! There is no expensive machinery with the Dippin' Dots Territory Franchise Model and three ways to generate...
Cash Required: $80,000
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Now you can profit from the growing demand for convenient ATM machines with your own ACFN ATM franchise! We provide you with everything you need including training and support, site location and contracting and much more! ...
Cash Required: $50,000
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If you are interested in children's education, E.nopi Math and Reading Franchise could be the perfect opportunity for you!
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Armed with our proven coaching and marketing systems, you’ll have everything you need to successfully run and grow your coaching business. Ready to work for yourself and on your own terms and schedule? At The Growth...
Cash Required: $50,000
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One of the fastest growing industries in the U.S! 70% of U.S. Adults have not had a massage while more and more healthcare providers are recommending them. Our talent and passion exists for you to build the business quickly...
Cash Required: $80,000
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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...
Cash Required: $40,000
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What makes pizza even better? Flavored crust! Hungry Howie's Pizza has built a better pizza franchise for over 35 years. With a new twist on an old favorite, we have quickly set ourselves apart from the competition....
Cash Required: $100,000
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No experience? No problem! Padgett Business Services is looking for entrepreneurs to join their team of successful franchise owners in the high margin, low investment business services industry. Inquire today to find out...
Cash Required: $60,000
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Every year, hundreds of millions of laptops, mobile phones, hard drives, servers, copiers and other electronic equipment are discarded by corporations, financial enterprises, government institutions and consumers. The...
Cash Required: $150,000
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WE ARE THE LEADING WOMEN'S FASHION BOUTIQUE FRANCHISE COMBINING OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE FASHION AND GIFT INDUSTRIES!
Cash Required: $150,000
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Franchise to inspire young minds and get great returns. STEM for Kids® provides educational enrichment in Robotics, Engineering and Computer Programming for children ages 4-14 through camps, afterschool programs, in-school...
Cash Required: $40,000
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Entrepreneurs have joined the Midtown Team, recognizing the opportunity offered by the world’s most sophisticated chimney sweeping business. After all, it’s not just a chimney sweeping system they get with Midtown....
Cash Required: $40,000
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Pizza Schmizza makes starting your own pizza restaurant easy! Our intensive training program, aggressive marketing plans and extensive vendor network will have you satisfying your customers' pizza cravings in no time! ...
Cash Required: $200,000
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Ziebart offers superior proprietary products and services and a diverse business model. Specializing in professional automotive detailing, window tinting, paint protection films, fabric and rust protection, sprayed-on bed...
Cash Required: $100,000
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The world’s first and only digital gym. You don’t need to be a fitness pro to change lives. Or patented tech and individualized coaching system gives our owner and clients one of a kind tools for success.
Cash Required: $200,000
