The Top 100 Franchises for Less Than $100,000 in 2019
By Entrepreneur Magazine | Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Looking for a franchise that fits your budget? The following are the top franchises that can be started for less than $100,000, ranked based on the scores they received in the 2019 Franchise 500.This list is not intended as a recommendation of any particular company. To find the right opportunity for you, regardless of cost, it's important that you do your due diligence. Carefully read the company's franchise disclosure document, consult with a franchise attorney and an accountant, and talk to existing and former franchisees about their experiences.For more budget-friendly franchises, check out our other lists here.
23.Color Glo International Leather, vinyl, fabric, carpet, and surface repair and restoration Startup cost: $56.3K - $61.4K Total franchises/co.-owned: 143/0
24.Fiesta Auto Insurance and Tax Insurance and tax-preparation services Startup cost: $67.1K - $120.6K Total franchises/co.-owned: 196/0
25.GYMGUYZ Mobile personal training Startup cost: $56.1K - $121.7K Total franchises/co.-owned: 162/4
26. Furniture Medic Furniture and wood restoration, repair, and refinishing Startup cost: $80.4K - $90.7K Total franchises/co.-owned: 349/0
27.Orion Food Systems Fast-food systems for nontraditional markets Startup cost: $59.5K - $140K Total franchises/co.-owned: 1006/0
29.Bin There Dump That Residential-friendly dumpster rentals Startup cost: $73.1K - $128.3K Total franchises/co.-owned: 148/0
30.The Screenmobile Mobile window and door screening Startup cost: $83.8K - $164.2K Total franchises/co.-owned: 108/1
31. ServiceMaster Clean/ServiceMaster Restore Commercial/residential cleaning, disaster restoration Startup cost: $92.98K - $300.3K Total franchises/co.-owned: 4,467/10 Note: ServiceMaster's commercial/residential cleaning business models can be started for less than $100,000, but its disaster restoration model cannot.
32. Signal 88 Security Private security guard and patrol services Startup cost: $46.95K - $218.7K Total franchises/co.-owned: 405/0 Note: The low end of Signal 88 Security's investment range is possible with vehicle financing. Without financing, startup costs are more likely to be greater than $50,000.
33. Transworld Business Advisors Business brokerages; franchise consulting Startup cost: $74.9K - $97.2K Total franchises/co.-owned: 274/0
34. American Leak Detection Concealed water, gas, and sewer leak-detection Startup cost: $76.8K - $259.6K Total franchises/co.-owned: 162/13
40. Two Maids & A Mop Residential cleaning Startup cost: $56K - $136.97K Total franchises/co.-owned: 59/2
41. ASP-America's Swimming Pool Co. Swimming pool maintenance, repairs, and renovations Startup cost: $96.2K - $143.3K Total franchises/co.-owned: 265/0
42. Poolwerx Pool and spa maintenance, service, remodeling, and supplies Startup cost: $93K - $309.5K Total franchises/co.-owned: 142/5
43. Bio-One Crime-scene and trauma-scene cleaning Startup cost: $80.8K - $124.5K Total franchises/co.-owned: 62/0
44. Precision Door Service Garage-door repairs and installation Startup cost: $70.9K - $306.95K Total franchises/co.-owned: 89/1
45. Pronto Insurance Insurance Startup cost: $33.8K - $94.1K Total franchises/co.-owned: 54/207 Note: The low end of Pronto Insurance's investment range applies only to the conversion of an existing business. Franchisees starting a new business will invest more than $50,000
46. Tutor Doctor Tutoring Startup cost: $68.5K - $101.7K Total franchises/co.-owned: 554/1
47. Totally Nutz Cinnamon-glazed almonds, pecans, and cashews Startup cost: $59.9K - $258.4K Total franchises/co.-owned: 24/11
49. Gateway Newstands Newsstand and sundry stores Startup cost: $55.9K - $501.8K Total franchises/co.-owned: 367/0
50. Padgett Business Services Financial, payroll, consulting, and tax services Startup cost: $20.2K - $99.97K Total franchises/co.-owned: 343/0 Note: The low end of Padgett Business Service's investment range applies only to the conversion of an existing business. Franchisees starting a new business will invest more than $50,000.
Startup cost: $30.7K - $188.3K Total franchises/co.-owned: 1,131/1 Note: The low end of Merle Norman Cosmetics' investment range applies only to opening a studio within an existing business. Franchisees starting a new stand-alone studio will invest more than $50,000
79. Lice Clinics of America Lice-treatment services and products Startup cost: $68K - $104.5K Total franchises/co.-owned: 193/1
80. U.S. Lawns Commercial grounds care Startup cost: $39.8K - $81.3K Total franchises/co.-owned: 251/0 Note: The low end of U.S. Lawns' investment range applies only to the conversion of an existing business. Franchisees starting a new business will invest more than $50,000.
81. Mad Science Group Science education and entertainment programs Startup cost: $74.8K - $110.5K Total franchises/co.-owned: 143/1
82. LearningRx Learning enhancement, cognitive training, reading training Startup cost: $91.5K - $198K Total franchises/co.-owned: 67/1
83. High Touch-High Tech Science enrichment activities for schools/parties Startup cost: $62.8K - $69K Total franchises/co.-owned: 30/4
84. The Cleaning Authority Environmentally friendly residential cleaning Startup cost: $71.3K - $167.2K Total franchises/co.-owned: 225/3
85. Archadeck Outdoor Living Outdoor living space design and construction Startup cost: $38.8K - $103.6K Total franchises/co.-owned: 53/2 Note: The low end of Archadeck Outdoor Living's investment range applies only to converting or adding on to an existing business. Franchisees starting a new business will invest more than $50,000.
93. Home Helpers Home Care Medical/nonmedical home care; monitoring products and services Startup cost: $75.9K - $127.6K Total franchises/co.-owned: 318/0
94. Handyman Matters Franchise Residential and commercial repairs, maintenance, and improvements Startup cost: $82.8K - $127.1K Total franchises/co.-owned: 125/5
95. Welcomemat Services Direct-mail advertising to new movers and local digital marketing Startup cost: $60.96K - $89.7K Total franchises/co.-owned: 48/27
97. WSI Digital marketing agencies Startup cost: $64.5K - $94.6K Total franchises/co.-owned: 841/0
98. The Entrepreneur's Source Franchise/business coaching and development Startup cost: $86.8K - $110.5K Total franchises/co.-owned: 104/0
99. ShelfGenie Franchise Systems Custom pull-out shelving for cabinets and pantries Startup cost: $68.6K - $103.8K Total franchises/co.-owned: 124/34
100. Doc Popcorn Kettle-cooked popcorn Startup cost: $46.9K - $353.8K Total franchises/co.-owned: 95/1 Note: The low end of Doc Popcorn's investment range applies only to existing Dippin' Dots franchisees who receive a reduced franchise fee.