2023 Top Home-Based & Mobile Franchises Ranking

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Rank/Franchise Name	Description	Initial Investment Learn More
#1 Budget Blinds	Window coverings, window film, rugs, accessories	$101K - $211K Learn more: Budget Blinds
#2 Snap-on Tools	Professional tools and equipment	$218K - $482K Learn more: Snap-on Tools
#3 The Maids	Residential cleaning	$81K - $159K Learn more: The Maids
#4 Matco Tools	Mobile sales of mechanics' tools and equipment	$107K - $340K Learn more: Matco Tools
#5 Jan-Pro Cleaning & Disinfecting	Commercial cleaning	$5K - $58K Learn more: Jan-Pro Cleaning & Disinfecting
#6 Stratus Building Solutions	Environmentally friendly commercial cleaning and disinfecting	$4K - $80K Learn more: Stratus Building Solutions
#7 Anago Cleaning Systems	Commercial cleaning	$11K - $68K Learn more: Anago Cleaning Systems
#8 Kona Ice	Shaved-ice trucks	$173K - $222K Learn more: Kona Ice
#9 Cinnabon	Cinnamon rolls, baked goods, coffee	$255K - $674K Learn more: Cinnabon
#10 Monster Tree Service	Residential and commercial tree and plant care services	$484K - $819K Learn more: Monster Tree Service

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Rank/Franchise Name	Description	Initial Investment Learn More
#11 HomeVestors of America	Home buying, repair, and selling	$109K - $461K Learn more: HomeVestors of America
#12 Dream Vacations Request Info	Travel agencies	$3K - $22K Learn more: Dream Vacations
#13 Cornwell Quality Tools	Automotive tools and equipment	$70K - $299K Learn more: Cornwell Quality Tools
#14 Mac Tools	Automotive tools and equipment	$121K - $344K Learn more: Mac Tools
#15 Lawn Doctor	Lawn, tree, and shrub care; mosquito and tick control	$133K - $149K Learn more: Lawn Doctor
#16 Signal	Private security guard and patrol services	$127K - $5.1M Learn more: Signal
#17 PuroClean Request Info	Property damage restoration and remediation	$96K - $246K Learn more: PuroClean
#18 Huntington Learning Center Request Info	Tutoring and test prep	$164K - $302K Learn more: Huntington Learning Center
#19 PIRTEK Request Info	Hydraulic and industrial hose maintenance, repair, and replacement	$216K - $619K Learn more: PIRTEK
#20 Stanley Steemer	Carpet, upholstery, HVAC, and air-duct cleaning; water damage restoration	$147K - $427K Learn more: Stanley Steemer

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Rank/Franchise Name	Description	Initial Investment Learn More
#21 Pop-A-Lock	Mobile locksmith and security services	$170K - $228K Learn more: Pop-A-Lock
#22 RooterMan	Plumbing and drain cleaning	$45K - $82K Learn more: RooterMan
#23 Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Request Info	Carpet, upholstery, wood floor, and area rug cleaning, tile and stone care, granite countertop renewal	$72K - $254K Learn more: Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
#24 Cruise Planners Request Info	Travel agencies	$2K - $20K Learn more: Cruise Planners
#25 Kitchen Tune-Up	Kitchen and cabinetry remodeling	$130K - $189K Learn more: Kitchen Tune-Up
#26 Mosquito Shield	Outdoor pest control	$99K - $140K Learn more: Mosquito Shield
#27 Property Management Inc.	Commercial, residential, association, and short-term rental property management	$70K - $148K Learn more: Property Management Inc.
#28 Skyhawks & SuperTots Sports Academy	Children's fitness programs	$38K - $89K Learn more: Skyhawks & SuperTots Sports Academy
#29 Carvel	Ice cream, ice cream cakes	$379K - $591K Learn more: Carvel
#30 CertaPro Painters	Painting, home services, and decorating services	$171K - $321K Learn more: CertaPro Painters

Rank/Franchise Name	Description	Initial Investment Learn More
#31 redbox+ Dumpsters	Construction dumpsters with attached portable restrooms	$598K - $836K Learn more: redbox+ Dumpsters
#32 Screenmobile	Mobile window and door screening and maintenance	$161K - $223K Learn more: Screenmobile
#33 Bin There Dump That	Residential-friendly dumpster rentals	$116K - $235K Learn more: Bin There Dump That
#34 Mosquito Joe	Outdoor pest control	$116K - $158K Learn more: Mosquito Joe
#35 Window Gang	Window, gutter, roof, and dryer-vent cleaning; pressure washing; chimney sweeping	$108K - $149K Learn more: Window Gang
#36 Sanford Rose Associates	Executive search and recruiting	$11K - $15K Learn more: Sanford Rose Associates
#37 Weed Man	Lawn care	$81K - $108K Learn more: Weed Man
#38 Corvus Janitorial Systems	Commercial cleaning	$8K - $33K Learn more: Corvus Janitorial Systems
#39 Leadership Management International	Leadership and organizational training and development	$20K - $28K Learn more: Leadership Management International
#40 Fibrenew	Leather, plastic, and vinyl restoration and repair	$101K - $121K Learn more: Fibrenew

Rank/Franchise Name	Description	Initial Investment Learn More
#41 NextHome	Real estate	$16K - $220K Learn more: NextHome
#42 ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company	Swimming pool maintenance, repairs, renovations, and construction	$84K - $207K Learn more: ASP-America's Swimming Pool Company
#43 YESCO Sign & Lighting Service	Sign and lighting service and maintenance	$65K - $432K Learn more: YESCO Sign & Lighting Service
#44 Auntie Anne's	Soft pretzels	$150K - $625K Learn more: Auntie Anne's
#45 American Poolplayers Association	Recreational billiard leagues	$22K - $31K Learn more: American Poolplayers Association
#46 Estrella Insurance	Auto, home, and business insurance	$12K - $84K Learn more: Estrella Insurance
#47 WIN Home Inspection Request Info	Home inspections	$50K - $55K Learn more: WIN Home Inspection
#48 HouseMaster Home Inspections	Home inspections and related services	$59K - $93K Learn more: HouseMaster Home Inspections
#49 Dog Training Elite	Dog training	$174K - $203K Learn more: Dog Training Elite
#50 1st Class Real Estate	Real estate	$31K - $159K Learn more: 1st Class Real Estate

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