2019 Best Franchises For Any Budget Ranking
The top franchises from Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 in three startup-cost tiers: Less than $100,000, $100,000 to $500,000, and more than $500,000.
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Franchise name/rank
Category/Description
Initial Investment
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# 1
Baskin-Robbins
Ice Cream
Ice cream, frozen yogurt, frozen beverages
$124K - $559K
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# 2
Kumon Math & Reading Centers
Request InfoTutoring
Supplemental education
$74K - $157K
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# 3
CPR Cell Phone Repair
Electronics Repairs/Sales
Electronics repairs and sales
$80K - $206K
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# 4
HomeVestors of America Inc.
Request InfoReal Estate
Home buying, repair, and selling
$70K - $426K
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# 5
Matco Tools
Tools Distribution
Mechanics' tools and equipment
$78K - $274K
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# 6
Merry Maids
Residential Cleaning
Residential cleaning
$90K - $125K
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# 7
Jan-Pro Franchising Int'l. Inc.
Commercial Cleaning
Commercial cleaning
$4K - $56K
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# 8
Stratus Building Solutions
Commercial Cleaning
Environmentally friendly commercial cleaning and disinfecting
$4K - $80K
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# 9
Mosquito Joe
Request InfoPest Control
Outdoor pest control
$103K - $137K
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# 10
Anago Cleaning Systems
Commercial Cleaning
Commercial cleaning
$11K - $68K
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# 11
911 Restoration
Restoration Services
Residential and commercial property restoration
$70K - $227K
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# 12
Weed Man
Lawn & Tree Care
Lawn care
$69K - $87K
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# 13
Cruise Planners
Request InfoTravel Agencies
Travel agencies
$2K - $24K
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# 14
The Maids
Residential Cleaning
Residential cleaning
$64K - $154K
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# 15
Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Request InfoCarpet & Upholstery Services
Carpet and upholstery cleaning, tile and stone care, granite countertop renewal
$68K - $192K
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# 16
Vanguard Cleaning Systems
Commercial Cleaning
Commercial cleaning
$6K - $37K
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# 17
SafeSplash/SwimLabs/Swimtastic
Swimming Lessons
Child and adult swimming lessons, parties, summer camps
$52K - $1.9M
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# 18
Rooter-Man
Plumbing
Plumbing, drain, and sewer cleaning
$47K - $138K
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# 19
Jazzercise Inc.
Fitness
Group fitness classes, conventions, apparel, and accessories
$2K - $22K
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# 20
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors
Request InfoHome Inspections
Home inspections
$41K - $51K
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# 21
Dream Vacations
Request InfoTravel Agencies
Travel agencies
$2K - $20K
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# 22
Chester's
Chicken
Chicken
$12K - $277K
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# 23
Novus Glass
Windshield Repair
Auto glass repair and replacement
$55K - $264K
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# 24
MaidPro
Residential Cleaning
Residential cleaning
$58K - $222K
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# 25
Realty One Group
Real Estate
Real estate
$44K - $223K
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# 26
Drama Kids Int'l.
Children's Enrichment Programs: Miscellaneous
After-school drama classes and summer camps
$34K - $74K
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# 27
Patrice & Associates Franchising Inc.
Staffing/Recruiting
Hospitality, retail, and sales recruiting
$91K - $108K
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# 28
My Gym Children's Fitness Center
Children's Fitness Programs
Early-learning/fitness programs
$37K - $277K
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# 29
Restoration 1
Restoration Services
Water, fire, smoke, and mold restoration
$85K - $193K
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# 30
Dale Carnegie
Business Training Programs
Workplace training and development
$93K - $246K
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# 31
Visiting Angels
Request InfoSenior Care
Nonmedical home care
$123K - $161K
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# 32
Leadership Management International Inc.
Business Training Programs
Leadership and organization training and development
$20K - $28K
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# 33
Miracle Method Surface Refinishing
Kitchen & Bath Remodeling
Kitchen and bathroom surface refinishing
$85K - $180K
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# 34
Skyhawks Sports & Supertots Sports Academy
Children's Fitness Programs
Sports camps and programs
$28K - $72K
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# 35
BirthdayPak
Advertising Services
Direct-mail advertising
$30K - $145K
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# 36
BrightStar Care
Senior Care
Medical/nonmedical home care, medical staffing
$102K - $169K
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# 37
Buildingstars Int'l. Inc.
Commercial Cleaning
Commercial cleaning
$2K - $53K
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# 38
Window Gang
Window Cleaning
Window, gutter, roof, and dryer-vent cleaning, pressure washing, chimney sweeping
$81K - $118K
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# 39
Fibrenew
Leather & Vinyl Repair
Leather, plastic, and vinyl restoration and repair
$87K - $99K
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# 40
Pinot's Palette
DIY/Paint-&-Sip Studios
Paint-and-sip studios
$92K - $237K
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# 41
Right at Home LLC
Senior Care
Home care, medical staffing
$80K - $147K
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# 42
Destination Athlete
Request InfoSports Equipment & Apparel
Equipment, apparel, fundraising, and performance solutions for youth, high school, and college sports teams
$28K - $94K
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# 43
H&R Block
Tax Services
Tax preparation, electronic filing
$32K - $149K
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# 44
Creative Colors Int'l. Inc.
Leather & Vinyl Repair
Upholstery repair and replacement
$95K - $122K
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# 45
Color Glo Int'l.
Leather & Vinyl Repair
Leather, vinyl, fabric, carpet, and surface repair and restoration
$56K - $61K
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# 46
Fiesta Auto Insurance and Tax
Insurance
Insurance and tax-preparation services
$67K - $121K
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# 47
GYMGUYZ
Fitness
Mobile personal training
$87K - $140K
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# 48
Furniture Medic
Home Repairs/Handyman Services
Wood restoration, repair, and maintenance
$81K - $90K
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# 49
N-Hance Wood Refinishing
Request InfoWood Refinishing
Wood cabinet and floor refinishing
$52K - $169K
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# 50
Orion Food Systems LLC
Miscellaneous Quick-Service Restaurants
Fast-food systems for nontraditional markets
$60K - $140K
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