172 New Franchise Companies Hoping to be the Next Big Thing Fresh opportunities that have emerged in just the past three years.

By Tracy Stapp Herold

This story appears in the October 2016 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe »

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For many people, franchising's appeal lies in the ability to tread a tested path to business ownership that tens, hundreds or even thousands of others have traveled before. But what if you're more of the trailblazing type? There still might be a franchise for you. In fact, you might find it here, in our list of 172 companies that have started franchising in just the past three years.

Like anything new, the risks can be higher when buying into an untested franchise -- but so can the rewards. The systems and support structure of a new franchise may still need refining, for instance, but as one of the first franchisees, you'll likely get to help mold those processes and operations. You'll also have more opportunity to help shape the products, services and even the brand and company culture when working with a new franchisor rather than one that's already established. If that appeals to you, then read on.

But keep in mind, inclusion on this list is not intended as a recommendation or endorsement of any particular franchise. Whether you're considering a new franchise or one that's been around for decades, it's always vital that you do your research. Carefully read the company's legal documents, consult with an attorney and an accountant, and -- if there are any -- talk to as many existing and former franchisees as you can.

AUTOMOTIVE

CAP Solutions

Auto detailing, reconditioning and cleaning
Founded: 2008
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $57.7K-$96.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Lifetime Transmissions

Transmission repair and services
Founded: 2004
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $111.8K-$150.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Trundle

Wheel repair
Founded: 2001
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $19.7K-$39.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2

BUSINESS SERVICES

Better Deal Printing

Printing, promotional products, apparel
Founded: 2001
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $5K-$79K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/0

The Local Door Coupons

Coupons, marketing services
Founded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $26.1K-$35.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/1

Locals Love Us

Local online advertising
Founded: 2005
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $71.5K-$107.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 9/0

Venture X

Coworking spaces
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $683.6K-$1.3M
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

CHILDCARE

Building Kidz School

Preschool/educational childcare
Founded: 2002
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost:$158.1K-$431.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/10

London Day School Franchising

Early childhood education
Founded: 2008
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $253.9K-$363.98K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Pinnacle Montessori

Educational childcare
Founded: 2009
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $2.2M-$4.2M
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/5

Sitting Made Simple

Babysitting-referral service
Founded: 2008
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $48.5K-$63.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/0

CHILDREN'S ENRICHMENT

Bricks Bots & Beakers

Science, technology, engineering and math camps, classes, parties
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost:$17.6K-$27.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 13/2

TheCoderSchool

Coding classes for ages 8 to 18
Founded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $77.3K-$139.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/3

Kids In Sports Franchising

Children's sports classes, camps, parties
Founded: 1999
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost:$202.8K-$331.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/1

Little Medical School

Healthcare-themed after-school and summer-camp programs
Founded: 2010
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $27.4K-$45.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 19/3

No Limits Martial Arts

Martial arts classes
Founded: 2011
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $139.8K-$331.95K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2

Parker-Anderson Enrichment

Enrichment programs
Founded: 2005
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $37.4K-$109.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 5/1

SafeSplash Swim School

Child and adult swimming lessons, parties, summer camps
Founded: 2005
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $42.5K-$881K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 70/22

Snapology

Building, robotics, and animation programs
Founded: 2010
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $35K-$175K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 14/1

STEM For Kids

Engineering, computer programming, and robotics programs for ages 4 to 14
Founded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost:$36K-$82.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 5/5

CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT

The Coop Franchise Group

Play and party space
Founded: 2008
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $150.5K-$336.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/1

Funtopia

Indoor playgrounds
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $494.3K-$1.9M
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/6

ELECTRONICS REPAIRS

Experimac

Electronics resales and repairs
Founded: 2009
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $136.8K-$275.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 38/2

iCare Repair

Electronics repairs, resales, and accessories
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $55.9K-$120.99K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/5

iDropped

Electronics repairs
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $60.1K-$119.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/5

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Happy Tax Franchising

Tax preparation
Founded: 2014
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $23.4K-$31.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 35/1

The Interface Financial Group-IFG 50/50

Invoice discounting
Founded: 1972
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $86.8K-$137.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 73/0

One Stop Tax Services

Tax preparation
Founded: 2009
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost:$42.1K-$60.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 24/11

SiempreTax+

Tax preparation
Founded: 2014
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $43.7K-$71.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 124/20

Succentrix Business Advisors

Accounting, payroll, tax, and advisory services
Founded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $35.6K-$48.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 9/1

Tax Pros

Tax preparation
Founded: 2009
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost:$107.2K-$156.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/6

TaxLeaf.com

Tax preparation and accounting services
Founded: 1976
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost:$69.1K-$148.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/2

FOOD: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS

Acropolis Greek Taverna

Greek/Mediterranean restaurant
Founded: 2001
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost:$580K-$842K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/4

Growler USA-America's Microbrew Pub

Craft beer, wine, kombucha, food
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $396.4K-$591.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/1

Shots

Bar
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $808.4K-$1.5M
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2

Virgola-Oysters & Italian Wine Bar

Oysters, crudo, meats, cheeses, Italian wines
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $154.6K-$241.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/2

FOOD: QUICK-SERVICE RESTAURANTS

Blocks Pizza

Pizza
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $222.1K-$326.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Built Custom Burgers

Build-your-own burgers
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $368K-$982K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 5/0

The Chickery

Chicken, sandwiches, salads
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $250K-$512.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/2

Cinnaholic

Cinnamon rolls, coffee
Founded: 2010
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost:$170K-$273.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/0

Clean Juice

Organic juices, smoothies, acai bowls
Founded: 2015
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $180.3K-$375.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/3

Cousins Maine Lobster

Lobster food truck
Founded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $210.9K-$342.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 12/1

Dave's the Doghouse

Hot dogs
Founded: 2002
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $25K-$245.7K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/1

Drnk coffee + tea and Qwench juice bar

Espresso, coffee, tea, smoothies, juices
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost:$264.1K-$536.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 9/3

Flame & Skewers

Mediterranean food
Founded: 2008
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $295.3K-$459.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/3

Flatbread Grill

Mediterranean food
Founded: 2008
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $293K-$772.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Fuel Recharge Yourself

Healthful food
Founded: 2009
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $214.7K-$380.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/3

Good Stuff Eatery

Burgers, fries, shakes
Founded: 2008
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost:$1M-$1.3M
Total franchises/co.-owned: 5/1

Grabbagreen

Healthful food, juices, smoothies
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $222.9K-$396.7K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/3

The Gyro Shack

Gyros
Founded: 2009
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $168.6K-$309.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2

The Halal Guys

Arabic street food
Founded: 1990
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $233.6K-$844K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 10/2

Happy Cow Frozen Yogurt

Frozen yogurt
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $210.4K-$392.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2

Kwench Juice Cafe

Smoothies, juices
Founded: 2015
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $73.9K-$114.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/0

Liberty Burger

Burgers, sides, shakes, alcohol
Founded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $540K-$789K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/4

MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company

Neapolitan pizza, appetizers, salads, desserts, beverages
Founded: 2015
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $612.6K-$774.95K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Milani Gelateria

Gelato
Founded: 2010
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $176.4K-$242.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Morano Gelato

Gelato, espresso, granita
Founded: 2010
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $344.1K-$577.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria

Assembly-line pizza and salads
Founded: 2014
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $218.2K-$764.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 14/1

Pedro's Tacos

Fish tacos, Mexican food
Founded: 1986
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $376.7K-$542.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/2

Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria

Assembly-line pizza and salads
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $361.95K-$648.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/1

The Pizza Press

Assembly-line pizza
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $311K-$650.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/2

Rise Biscuits & Donuts

Biscuits and doughnuts
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $393.6K-$676K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 5/2

Taco Rico Tex-Mex Cafe

Mexican food
Founded: 1991
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $311K-$650.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/2

Top Burger

Burgers, hot dogs, chicken, fries
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $200.9K-$302.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

2Good2B

Gluten-, corn-, and soy-free bakery and caf?
Founded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $278K-$968.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Umai Savory Hot Dogs

Gourmet hot dogs
Founded: 1993
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $118.2K-$226.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/1

Vitality Bowls

Acai bowls, smoothies, juices, panini, salads
Founded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $152.6K-$513.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 20/5

Wanna Chill?

Shaved ice, desserts
Founded: 2011
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $50.9K-$186K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Xavier Artisan

Sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, ice cream, coffee
Founded: 2015
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $165.7K-$322.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

FOOD: RETAIL

Farm Stores

Drive-thru grocery stores
Founded: 1957
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $235.1K-$549.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 14/4

Island of Treats

Candy kiosks
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $72.7K-$148.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/3

Middleway Foods

Healthful-meal delivery/catering
Founded: 2009
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $92.7K-$173K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 8/4

River Street Sweets/Savannah's Candy Kitchen

Candy, ice cream,fudge
Founded: 1973
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $396.8K-$776K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/14

HEALTH PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Eyeworks

Eye care, eyewear, and contact lenses
Founded: 2006
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $124.3K-$315.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/3

Jaguar Therapeutics

Physical therapy/chiropractic services
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $157.7K-$380.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/3

100% Chiropractic

Chiropractic services, nutritional supplements
Founded: 2004
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $310.6K-$536.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 24/2

Physical Therapy Now

Physical therapy
Founded: 2011
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $101.6K-$174.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 9/4

Profile by Sanford

Weight-loss services
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $362.2K-$609K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/24

Vida-Flo: The Hydration Station

Hydration therapy
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $170.1K-$320.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/2

Z Med Clinic

Outpatient medical services
Founded: 2008
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $112.6K-$354.7K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/7

HOME IMPROVEMENT

America's Color Consultants

Paint-color consulting
Founded: 2007
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $13.1K-$41.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/3

Apex Energy Solutions

Replacement windows
Founded: 1998
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $95.9K-$195.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 11/2

Bloomin' Blinds

Window covering sales, installation, and repairs
Founded: 2001
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $47.4K-$111.7K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 14/1

Crate Franchise Systems

Residential kitchen and bath remodeling
Founded: 2011
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $98.4K-$171.96K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Fence Dynamics

Fence sales and installation
Founded: 2005
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $110.9K-$154.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2

Garage Living

Garage renovation products and services
Founded: 2005
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $171.1K-$238.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 5/2

Granite America

Granite and stone countertop sales, installation, and service
Founded: 2002
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $327.7K-$576.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/4

Klappenberger & Son

Painting
Founded: 1989
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $72.1K-$105.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/1

Pono Home

Home energy and water efficiency and sustainability programs
Founded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $32.4K-$68.7K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

MAINTENANCE

Black Diamond Pest Control

Termite, bedbug, and other pest control
Founded: 1940
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $96.9K-$183K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/2

bluefrog Plumbing + Drain

Plumbing and drain services
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $69.4K-$340.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 24/0

freedommaid

Residential cleaning
Founded: 2008
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $49.5K-$103.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Midtown Chimney Sweeps Franchising

Chimney sweeping
Founded: 1979
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $27.3K-$88K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 26/0

1-800 Packouts

Building contents packing, cleaning, storage, and restoration
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $109.2K-$440K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 19/1

The Patch Boys

Drywall repair
Founded: 2006
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $45.5K-$66K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 19/1

Pool Service USA

Pool maintenance and cleaning
Founded: 2007
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $40.6K-$49.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2

Shack Shine

Interior and exterior window washing, gutter cleaning, power washing, house washing
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $66.9K-$99.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 9/0

Spaulding Decon

Crime-scene, meth-lab, and hoarding cleanup
Founded: 2005
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $84.8K-$120.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/1

PERSONAL CARE: FITNESS

Burn Boot Camp

Women's fitness centers
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $62.9K-$106.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 21/5

Epic Hybrid Training

Fitness centers
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $62.6K-$114.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/2

Fitwall

Group and semi-private training
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $310.6K-$626.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/2

High Altitude Personal Training

Personal training
Founded: 2009
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $261.3K-$365.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Impact Strong Kickboxing/Fitness

Kickboxing and fitness gyms
Founded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $48.5K-$87K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 5/1

Legacy Fit

24-hour fitness centers
Founded: 2008
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $207.7K-$381.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/1

Miami Yoga

Yoga studios
Founded: 2007
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $99.1K-$199K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Polestar Pilates

Pilates studios
Founded: 1998
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $121.8K-$196.95K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

PERSONAL CARE: SENIOR CARE

A Right Place For Seniors

Senior-care referral and placement
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $59K-$87.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 10/0

Happier At Home

Senior-care management and nonmedical home care
Founded: 2008
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $79K-$111.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2

My Elder Advocate

Senior advocacy
Founded: 2004
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $85.2K-$123.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/1

SAFE Homecare

Nonmedical home care
Founded: 2014
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $86.4K-$132.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Senior Care Authority

Senior-care placement and consulting
Founded: 2009
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $52.4K-$78.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 21/1

Sunny Days In-Home Care

Senior care
Founded: 2011
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $72.5K-$120.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

PERSONAL CARE: MISCELLANEOUS

Chill Cryosauna

Cryotherapy
Founded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $75K-$250K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/1

clubDetox

Detox programs and juice bar
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $235.7K-$327K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2

Footy Rooty

Foot and body massage
Founded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $46K-$80K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/3

Glace Cryotherapy

Whole-body cryotherapy
Founded: 2014
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $124.7K-$202.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

GloPatrol

Mobile sunless tanning
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $9K-$25.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/1

Grooming Lounge Franchise

Upscale men's barbershop/spa
Founded: 1999
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $422.3K-$779.99K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2

Hammer & Nails

Men's grooming services
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $234.7K-$541.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Image Studios 360

Salon suites
Founded: 2010
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $287.7K-$888K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/2

Pure Vanity

Laser hair removal, facials, body contouring, antiaging services
Founded: 2007
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $387K-$746K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

PET PRODUCTS/SERVICES

Barkefellers, The Place for Dogs

Upscale pet hotel
Founded: 2008
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $1M-$5M
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/3

Dee-O-Gee

Pet supplies and services
Founded: 2008
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $161.5K-$387.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2

D.O.G.

Dog daycare, boarding, grooming
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $429K-$548.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/2

Pet Wants

Pet-food stores/delivery
Founded: 2010
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $50.2K-$176.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 26/0

Sitter4Paws

Pet-sitting, dog-walking
Founded: 2009
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $21.3K-$46.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 5/1

Splash and Dash for Dogs

Pet products and grooming
Founded: 2009
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $89.9K-$159K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 11/0

Sydnee's Pet Grooming

Pet grooming
Founded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $115.6K-$241.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/2

RETAIL: E-CIGARETTES/TOBACCO

DragnVape

E-cigarettes and related products
Founded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $81.5K-$145K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/1

Holy Smokes

Tobacco shop
Founded: 2011
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $84.4K-$139.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 5/2

Juicity Vapor

E-cigarettes and related products
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $79.6K-$118.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2

Premier Vapor & Lounge

E-cigarettes and related products
Founded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $85.7K-$122.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 7/2

Smart Spark Vapor and Lounge

E-cigarettes and related products
Founded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $77.8K-$159K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/2

Twist Vapor

E-cigarettes, coffee shop
Founded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $184K-$213.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/3

Vape & Smoke Shop

Smoke shop
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $90.1K-$168.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/6

Vapor Planet

E-cigarettes and related products
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $95.8K-$140.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/4

Vapor Safari

E-cigarettes and related products
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $119.5K-$161.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Vapor Shark

E-cigarettes and related products
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $118.8K-$200K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 25/9

Vintage Joye

E-cigarette store and lounge
Founded: 2009
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $66.1K-$145.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

White Horse Vapor

E-cigarettes and related products
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $37K-$70K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/3

RETAIL: MISCELLANEOUS

BookATailor

Custom clothing
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $42.7K-$63.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 6/9

NTY Clothing Exchange

Teen-clothing and accessories resale store
Founded: 2014
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $181K-$292K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/1

OfficeZilla Franchise

Office supplies
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $10.3K-$29.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 22/1

MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS/SERVICES

AEV Unlimited

Real estate photography and marketing collateral
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $23.6K-$38.7K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Beeline Bikes

Mobile bicycle sales, services, and repairs
Founded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $59.5K-$67.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 20/8

B-Home Inspections

Home inspections
Founded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $21K-$34K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/0

Clothes Bin Franchise

Clothing, shoe, and textile recycling bins
Founded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $122.5K-$149.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Grasons Co. Estate Sale Services

Estate sales, online auctions, staging
Founded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $68.6K-$131K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 15/0

Hotel Makeover

Hotel design and renovation
Founded: 1999
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $57K-$158.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/1

Keyrenter Property Management

Residential property management
Founded: 2007
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $39.4K-$89.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 14/4

Lifeologie

Mental-health therapy services
Founded: 1999
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $95.3K-$235K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/3

Lifesquire

Personal assistant services
Founded: 2009
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $40.7K-$53.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/2

Macrotech (USA) Franchising

IT services for hotels
Founded: 2000
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $92.6K-$118.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2

MemoryWise

Digitization services
Founded: 2003
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $175K-$300K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2

Move Smart

Home inspections
Founded: 2002
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $32K-$41K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

NorthStar Moving Company

Moving services
Founded: 1994
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $150K-$180.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Palmetto Twist

Personalized apparel and accessories
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $132K-$241.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/1

Precept Environmental

Air- and water-quality testing, consulting services
Founded: 2007
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $89.5K-$198K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1

Radisson Blu

Hotels
Founded: 2009
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $11M-$15.96M
Total franchises/co.-owned: 96/204

redbox+

Construction dumpsters with attached portable restrooms
Founded: 2007
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $224.6K-$379.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/1

Redefy Real Estate

Real estate
Founded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $67.2K-$530K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 16/0

Specialized Risk

Security consulting and private investigation services
Founded: 1996
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $65.7K-$143.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/1

TechVoo

Computer sales and service
Founded: 2005
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $81.5K-$150.7K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/3

TFL Franchise Systems

Locksmith and security services and products
Founded: 1984
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $112.5K-$356.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 19/1

Tot Squad

Stroller and car-seat cleaning, repair, and installation
Founded: 2011
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $50.6K-$207.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/3

We Tie The Knots

Wedding and event planning
Founded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $19K-$24K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/2
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Tracy Stapp Herold is the special projects editor at Entrepreneur magazine. She works on franchise and business opportunity stories and listings, including the annual Franchise 500.

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