2008 Low-Cost Franchise Rankings
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Displaying 1 - 50 of 93
Rank | Franchise |
Startup Costs |
| 1 |
RE/MAX LLCReal estate |
$35K - 194K |
| 2 |
Jani-KingCommercial cleaning |
$13.15K - 93.15K |
| 3 |
Kumon Math & Reading CentersSupplemental education |
$69.94K - 147.05K |
| 4 |
Bonus Building CareCommercial cleaning |
$9.02K - 41.92K |
| 6 |
Liberty Tax ServiceIndividual & online tax prep |
$56.8K - 69.9K |
| 7 |
Jan-Pro Franchising Int'l. Inc.Commercial cleaning |
$3.15K - 50.41K |
| 8 |
Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery CleaningCarpet, drapery & upholstery cleaning; tile & stone care |
$32.65K - 127K |
| 9 |
ServiceMaster CleanComm'l./residential cleaning & disaster restoration |
$47.86K - 168.92K |
| 11 |
Jazzercise Inc.Dance fitness classes, conventions, apparel & accessories |
$2.98K - 76.5K |
| 12 |
CleanNet USA Inc.Commercial cleaning |
$9.76K - 97.95K |
| 13 |
Instant Tax ServiceRetail tax preparation & electronic filing*
|
$39K - 89K |
| 14 |
Vanguard Cleaning SystemsCommercial cleaning |
$9.85K - 39.4K |
| 15 |
Merry MaidsResidential cleaning |
$55.35K - 78.45K |
| 16 |
Candy Bouquet Int'l.Floral-like designer gifts & gourmet confections |
$12.47K - 49.35K |
| 17 |
Coffee NewsWeekly newspaper distributed at restaurants |
$9.43K - 10.43K |
| 18 |
Home Helpers/Direct LinkMedical & nonmedical personal-care services |
$57.5K - 98.9K |
| 19 |
Anytime FitnessFitness center |
$56.3K - 353.9K |
| 20 |
Orion Food Systems LLCFast-food systems for nontraditional markets |
$58.5K - 133K |
| 21 |
Home Instead Senior CareNonmedical senior-care services |
$100K - 115K |
| 22 |
Heaven's Best Carpet & Upholstery CleaningCarpet & upholstery cleaning |
$44.9K - 65.9K |
| 23 |
United Country Real EstateReal-estate brokerage, auction & marketing services |
$13.79K - 35.35K |
| 24 |
Rooter-ManPlumbing, drain & sewer cleaning |
$46.75K - 137.6K |
| 25 |
Cruise Planners-American Express TravelCruise & tour travel agency |
$1.6K - 19.49K |
| 26 |
ProformaPrinting & promotional products |
$4.73K - 44.7K |
| 27 |
System4Commercial cleaning |
$6.16K - 37.75K |
| 28 |
Novus GlassAuto glass repair & replacement |
$40.78K - 222K |
| 29 |
MARS Int'l. Inc.Auto appearance reconditioning services*
|
$0.5K - 147K |
| 30 |
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring ServicesIn-home tutoring services |
$27.65K - 56.6K |
| 31 |
CruiseOneCruise & travel agency |
$4.63K - 26.27K |
| 33 |
Pillar To Post Inspection ServicesHome inspections |
$30.9K - 46.9K |
| 34 |
Express TaxTax preparation & electronic filing*Parent company H & R Block discontinued franchising of Express Tax in September, 2011. Remaining Express Tax locations now operate as H & R Block franchises.
|
$16.48K - 48.4K |
| 35 |
HouseMaster Home InspectionsHome inspections |
$59.35K - 104.35K |
| 36 |
CurvesWomen's fitness & weight-loss center |
$31.83K - 39.1K |
| 37 |
Anago Cleaning SystemsCommercial cleaning |
$8.54K - 65.41K |
| 38 |
Colors On ParadeMobile automotive appearance services |
$33.8K - 441K |
| 39 |
The Alternative Board (TAB)Peer advisory boards & business coaching |
$85.12K - 96.02K |
| 40 |
The Growth CoachSmall-business & sales coaching & mentoring |
$52K - 81.9K |
| 41 |
The HomeTeam Inspection ServiceHome inspections |
$39.3K - 70.5K |
| 42 |
National Property Inspections Inc.Home & commercial property inspections |
$39.55K - 42K |
| 43 |
High Touch-High TechScience activities for schools/children's parties |
$59.88K - 63.6K |
| 44 |
Stretch-N-Grow Int'l. Inc.On-site children's fitness program |
$29.6K |
| 45 |
Re-Bath LLCBathroom remodeling |
$91K - 322.5K |
| 46 |
American Poolplayers AssociationRecreational billiard league |
$17.08K - 24.15K |
| 47 |
N-HanceWood floor & cabinet renewal systems |
$30.5K - 130.85K |
| 48 |
Christmas Decor Inc.Holiday & event decorating services*
|
$13.15K - 35.35K |
| 49 |
Mr. Appliance LLCHousehold appliance services & repairs |
$45.85K - 97.62K |
| 50 |
Visiting AngelsNonmedical in-home care services for seniors |
$59.34K - 81.09K |
| 51 |
Ident-A-Kid Franchise Corp.Children's safety products & services |
$34.05K - 44.25K |
| 52 |
SeaMaster CruisesCruises*See Cruise Holidays
|
$10.3K - 16.9K |
| 53 |
Aire Serv LLCHeating, ventilation & air-conditioning services |
$74.6K - 197.4K |
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