• Children's Franchises

    • Average Cost: $15,000 to $200,000+
    • Includes: Tutoring, Art, Music, Science, Entertainment
    • Home & Retail Based Franchise
    • Ideal Franchise Candidate: A child-related learning background not necessary. Love to be around kids. Customer service and organizational skills.
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  • Home Services

    • Average Cost: $50,000 to $75,0000
    • Includes: Maid Services, Home Improvement, Security Franchises, Landscaping
    • Primarily Home Based
    • Ideal Franchise Candidate: A relationship builder outside of an office. Some sales experience and networking experience is beneficial. Can manage a team of service providers.
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  • Food Franchises

    • Average cost: $60,000 to $600,000+
    • Includes: Ice Cream, Food Trucks, Coffee, Burger Franchises, Pizza & Frozen Yogurt
    • Primarily Retail Based, Mobile
    • Ideal Franchise Candidate: Restaurant experience is a plus. Customer service oriented with good management skills. A people person willing to work long hours.
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  • Pet Franchises

    • Average Cost: $25,000 to $350,000+
    • Includes: Doggy Day Care, Dog Training, Mobile Grooming, Pet Supplies
    • Home & Retail Based
    • Ideal Franchise Candidate: Pet franchise owners need good people skills and must be customer service oriented. You may need to manage a team of trainers or staff. Make sure you love, love all pets.
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Cruise Planning Franchise Business Opportunities

Some people have to take their vacation days or lose them. Others want to get away from the cold weather. Still others are looking for something amazing to put in a loved one’s Christmas stocking. Whatever the reason, plenty of people are thinking about a cruise right now. If you’ve considered a cruise booking franchise […] Read More

Just One Franchise: Visible Link

American adults now spend more time online than they do watching television or interacting with other traditional media, and most Americans look to the internet first even when they plan to visit a local business. Yet few businesses have a strong online presence; the most recent census data show that just about half of all […] Read More

Building a Fan Base for Your Franchise Business

During your franchise search, you’ve probably seen photos of long lines at grand openings and stories of people driving from far away when a new franchise location opened just to get a taste of their products. Looking at the broad appeal of a franchise to determine if building a fan base for your franchise is […] Read More

Can You Open a Fitness Franchise by New Year?

You’ve finally decided on a franchise business opportunity and have chosen one in the fitness category. The New Year is just around the corner and you’re considering trying to open as soon as possible to catch the rush of business. You think that opening over the next few months is crucial to your success because […] Read More

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Why Is A Business Plan So Important For My New Franchise?

October 16, 2013 - Whether you're buying a franchise or starting a new business venture, you're going to need a business plan. The business plan will help you determine whether or not »

Important Considerations to Either Buying a Franchise or Starting a Stand-Alone Business

September 18, 2013 - Successful franchisees and successful stand-alone business owners have one thing in common. They know how to manage a business operation. The decision to become »

How Long Does It Take To Find A Franchise?

August 12, 2013 - There are a variety of ways to approach the franchise buying process. There are the dreamers who have been actively looking for just the right franchise opportunity for »

How Do I Get My Franchise Financed?

July 23, 2013 - Franchise opportunities require varying levels of upfront investment, from a few thousand to half a million dollars. In each case, you have to expect not only to have the »

Featured Franchise Opportunities View All

  • Health Care Business

    Interim HealthCare is a recognized brand with a proven track record for more than 40 years. Healthcare is a booming industry and Interim Healthcare is a premier participant. We offer extensive sales and marketing programs as well as comprehensive training and support to our franchise owners.

    Smart GPS Back Pack

    Smart GPS Back Pack specializes in a new child education concept offering interactive activities for children 3 and up. The Captain Smart learning system gives kids and "edge on education" not seen before. A profitable and worthwhile endeavor with financial rewards and more.

    Mosquito Joe

    Mosquito Joe offers the lowest franchise fee in the industry. Demand is high for mosquito control solutions nationally and the gross margins in this business are very high. This is a home based business with recurring revenues and world-class marketing. Learn more.

  • CruiseOne

    Join CruiseOne as a Vacation Planning Expert and join the nation's leading travel franchise. You can create customized dream vacations for travelers in your area. Investments from $3,500!

    Filta

    Filtafry is one of the top underrated franchises in franchising. The Filta Group offers an affordable, environmentally-friendly franchise providing kitchen solutions to restaurants, hotels, airports fast food outlets and more.

    Clearette Electronic Cigarette

    Clearette offers a distributor business that is a once in a lifetime opportunity with minimal money down and financing options for those who qualify. We have over 1 million Clearette customers and a rapidly expanding reputation as the best electronic cigarette opportunity in the industry.

  • ActionCOACH Consulting

    ActionCOACH - Join the World's #1 Business Coaching Team! This is a low-cost, home-based franchise opportunity with world-class training helping small to medium sized businesses.

    PostNet

    PostNet is the business behind America's small business. With 27 million small businesses in the U.S., the market for PostNet services is huge. The PostNet brand name was established in 1985, and today, has 700 locations around the world. Join our team...we support you from day one! Learn more now!

    We Buy Ugly Houses

    The slogan "We Buy Ugly Houses" is known to most everyone. HomeVestors began franchising in 1996 and to date HomeVestors independently owned and operated franchises have purchased more than 50,000 houses for their customers. No experience required.

  • InShapeMD Anti-Aging

    Personal fitness, weight loss and anti-aging are the cornerstones of the InShapeMD franchise opportunity. Franchise owners do not have to be a doctor or medical professional to participate in the exciting franchise business. Low overhead, easy to operate and training and support from day one.

    Mathnasium

    If you're looking for an award winning children's services franchise, Mathnasium is considered one of the best. As a franchise owner, you will influence the children in your community and make a difference.

    Little Caesars Pizza

    Little Caesars Pizza is a brand name franchise with a long history of successful franchisees. In fact, they are celebrating 50 years in this pizza business. The pizza business is evolving and Little Caesars has adapted and thrived in every scenario. A best value franchise for your consideration.

  • Healthier4U Vending

    Healthier4U vending offers an opportunity with varying levels of investment as low as $20k. You'll benefit from an experienced team and machines that offer compete remote technology. Credit card and debit card acceptance and access to every machines data online. Learn more now!

    TapSnap

    TapSnap is a fun, exciting and profitable franchise opportunity. Whether a party, a wedding, a trade show or corporate event, TapSnap's photo booth without a booth will make memories. One TapSnap party and you'll have all kinds of referrals. $1,400... it's a pretty neat figure to take home from a single event. Check it out!

    Viral Solutions Group

    Viral Solutions Group is a business opportunity that helps you buy established blog businesses that already make money online. Earn 30% to 65% your first year and get a $100,000 - $200,000 in business credit in 6 months. Learn more!