2009 Low-Cost Franchise Rankings
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Displaying 1 - 50 of 94
Rank | Franchise |
Startup Costs |
| 1 |
Instant Tax ServiceRetail tax preparation & electronic filing*
|
$39K - 89K |
| 2 |
Jani-KingCommercial cleaning |
$13.15K - 93.15K |
| 3 |
Jan-Pro Franchising Int'l. Inc.Commercial cleaning |
$3.15K - 50.41K |
| 4 |
Kumon Math & Reading CentersSupplemental education |
$69.94K - 147.05K |
| 5 |
ServiceMaster CleanComm'l./residential cleaning & disaster restoration |
$47.86K - 168.92K |
| 7 |
Stratus Building SolutionsCommercial cleaning |
$3.45K - 57.75K |
| 8 |
Jazzercise Inc.Dance fitness classes, conventions, apparel & accessories |
$2.98K - 76.5K |
| 9 |
Vanguard Cleaning SystemsCommercial cleaning |
$9.85K - 39.4K |
| 10 |
RE/MAX LLCReal estate |
$35K - 194K |
| 11 |
Bonus Building CareCommercial cleaning |
$9.02K - 41.92K |
| 12 |
Anytime FitnessFitness center |
$56.3K - 353.9K |
| 13 |
Quiznos SubToasted sandwiches, soups & salads |
$177.56K - 227.79K |
| 14 |
Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery CleaningCarpet, drapery & upholstery cleaning; tile & stone care |
$32.65K - 127K |
| 15 |
Merry MaidsResidential cleaning |
$55.35K - 78.45K |
| 16 |
Coffee NewsWeekly newspaper distributed at restaurants |
$9.43K - 10.43K |
| 17 |
Home Helpers/Direct LinkMedical & nonmedical personal-care services |
$57.5K - 98.9K |
| 18 |
System4Commercial cleaning |
$6.16K - 37.75K |
| 19 |
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 |
| 20 |
Anago Cleaning SystemsCommercial cleaning |
$8.54K - 65.41K |
| 21 |
Novus GlassAuto glass repair & replacement |
$40.78K - 222K |
| 22 |
Home Instead Senior CareNonmedical senior-care services |
$100K - 115K |
| 23 |
Cruise Planners-American Express TravelCruise & tour travel agency |
$1.6K - 19.49K |
| 24 |
United Country Real EstateReal-estate brokerage, auction & marketing services |
$13.79K - 35.35K |
| 25 |
Rooter-ManPlumbing, drain & sewer cleaning |
$46.75K - 137.6K |
| 26 |
ProformaPrinting & promotional products |
$4.73K - 44.7K |
| 27 |
Heaven's Best Carpet & Upholstery CleaningCarpet & upholstery cleaning |
$44.9K - 65.9K |
| 28 |
CruiseOneCruise & travel agency |
$4.63K - 26.27K |
| 29 |
CleanNet USA Inc.Commercial cleaning |
$9.76K - 97.95K |
| 30 |
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring ServicesIn-home tutoring services |
$27.65K - 56.6K |
| 31 |
Aire Serv LLCHeating, ventilation & air-conditioning services |
$74.6K - 197.4K |
| 32 |
HouseMaster Home InspectionsHome inspections |
$59.35K - 104.35K |
| 33 |
AmeriSpec Home Inspection ServicesHome inspections |
$41.35K - 72.4K |
| 35 |
OpenWorksCommercial cleaning & facility services |
$17K - 119.95K |
| 36 |
Realty Executives Int'l. Inc.Real estate |
$20.4K - 119K |
| 37 |
Furniture MedicFurniture & wood restoration & repairs |
$51.46K - 65.89K |
| 38 |
Fast-teks On-site Computer ServicesOn-site computer-repair services |
$36.46K - 62.26K |
| 39 |
Right at Home Inc.Senior home care & medical staffing |
$64.9K - 111.6K |
| 40 |
Stretch-N-Grow Int'l. Inc.On-site children's fitness program |
$29.6K |
| 41 |
American Poolplayers AssociationRecreational billiard league |
$17.08K - 24.15K |
| 42 |
MARS Int'l. Inc.Auto appearance reconditioning services*
|
$0.5K - 147K |
| 43 |
Colors On ParadeMobile automotive appearance services |
$33.8K - 441K |
| 44 |
Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFenceSandless wood refinishing |
$12.35K - 62.61K |
| 45 |
Mr. Appliance LLCHousehold appliance services & repairs |
$45.85K - 97.62K |
| 46 |
Leadership Management Inc.Executive/management training & development |
$35K - 42.5K |
| 47 |
Pillar To Post Inspection ServicesHome inspections |
$30.9K - 46.9K |
| 48 |
i9 SportsYouth sports leagues, camps & clinics |
$44.9K - 72.9K |
| 49 |
SeaMaster CruisesCruises*See Cruise Holidays
|
$10.3K - 16.9K |
| 50 |
The Senior's Choice Inc.Assisted-living & healthcare-staffing services |
$34K - 51K |
| 51 |
Buildingstars Int'l. Inc.Commercial cleaning |
$2.2K - 52.8K |
| 52 |
Ident-A-Kid Franchise Corp.Children's safety products & services |
$34.05K - 44.25K |
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