Top Low-Cost Franchises of 2016
Top franchise opportunities with an initial investment starting under $100,000.
Top franchise opportunities with an initial investment starting under $100,000.
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SPECIAL REPORT: <strong>Top</strong> <strong>Low</strong>-<strong>Cost</strong> <strong>Franchises</strong> // MARKETPLACE<br />
<strong>2016</strong><br />
TOP 200<br />
FRANCHISES<br />
Today’s leading brands based<br />
on FBR’s owner satisfaction data.<br />
*Full Satisfaction Report Available<br />
at FranchiseBusinessReview.com<br />
Has made FBR’s top franchises<br />
list for 10 or more years.<br />
ADVERTISING<br />
ADVERTISING & SALES<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>orma<br />
* Our Town America — more on right<br />
Welcomemat Services<br />
Viamark Advertising<br />
AUTOMOTIVE<br />
* Christian Brothers Automotive<br />
* Snap-on Tools — more on right<br />
* Rent-A-Wreck<br />
Auto Appraisal Network<br />
Honest-1 Auto Care<br />
BUSINESS SERVICES<br />
* FASTSIGNS — more on right<br />
* Sandler Training<br />
Sanford Rose Associates<br />
Sir Speedy<br />
* YESCO<br />
Murphy Business & Financial — more on right<br />
Supporting Strategies<br />
Unishippers<br />
InXpress<br />
The @WORK Group<br />
BlueGrace Logistics<br />
City Wide Maintenance<br />
FPC National<br />
PIP Printing & Marketing Services<br />
CHILD SERVICES<br />
* JumpBunch — more on p.16<br />
* Soccer Shots<br />
Great Play<br />
CompuChild<br />
* Amazing Athletes<br />
College Nannies & Tutors<br />
Young Rembrandts — more on p.16<br />
KidsPark<br />
TGA Premier Golf & Tennis<br />
Goldfish Swim School<br />
TSS Photography<br />
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE<br />
Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning<br />
MaidPro — more on p.17<br />
* Office Pride<br />
Aire-Master <strong>of</strong> America<br />
Jan-Pro (master franchisors)<br />
Buildingstars<br />
Anago Cleaning Systems (master franchisors)<br />
Molly Maid<br />
* Image One<br />
The Maids<br />
City Wide Maintenance<br />
EDUCATION<br />
* The Goddard School<br />
* Mathnasium<br />
Huntington Learning Centers<br />
Best In Class Education Centers<br />
THE TUTORING CENTER<br />
FINANCIAL SERVICES<br />
American Prosperity Group<br />
Estrella Insurance — more on p.17<br />
* Payroll Vault<br />
4 Pillars Consulting<br />
* ATAX Franchise<br />
FITNESS<br />
The Exercise Coach<br />
Fit Body Boot Camp<br />
Baby Boot Camp<br />
* Crunch Fitness<br />
Fit4Mom<br />
The MAX Challenge<br />
Hard Exercise Works<br />
FOOD & BEVERAGE<br />
Culver’s<br />
* Kona Ice<br />
Zaxby’s<br />
* Ground Round<br />
* Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries<br />
* Checkers & Rally’s<br />
Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs<br />
* Firehouse Subs<br />
Penn Station<br />
Tropical Smoothie Cafe<br />
D.P. Dough<br />
See page 16 for additional top franchises.<br />
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Our Town America<br />
Startup Investment: $74,800 – $105,450<br />
Cash Requirement: $75,000<br />
Total Units: 58<br />
Our Town America is the nation’s premier New<br />
Mover Marketing franchise. Since 1972, we’ve<br />
been providing new movers with traditional<br />
hospitality by mailing them welcoming<br />
certificates from local neighborhood businesses<br />
in a premium welcome package that makes<br />
them feel more at home than standard coupons.<br />
Thousands <strong>of</strong> satisfied business owners<br />
throughout the United States attest to the<br />
success and effectiveness <strong>of</strong> our program, while<br />
dozens <strong>of</strong> locally owned Our Town America<br />
franchises validate our concept as a viable<br />
business opportunity.<br />
For more information on Our Town America<br />
opportunities, call (727) 345-0811 x232<br />
or visit www.ourtownamerica.com.<br />
ADVERTISING<br />
Town Money Saver<br />
Startup Investment: $5,700 – $17,000<br />
Cash Requirement: $5,000 – $12,500<br />
Total Units: 44<br />
Since 1992, Town Money Saver has <strong>of</strong>fered local<br />
business owners high-quality advertising that<br />
attracts repeat customers and maximizes their<br />
return on investment. This hometown approach<br />
leads to lasting relationships with advertisers,<br />
which is the foundation <strong>of</strong> what we do. With our<br />
Performance Awarded Franchise Opportunity, you<br />
can earn your own business without fees. Show<br />
us you are the right fit, and we will give you the<br />
tools and support to effectively operate your<br />
business. As a Town Money Saver franchisee, you<br />
can make a difference to your customers, to your<br />
town, and to your life.<br />
For more information on Town Money Saver<br />
opportunities, call 800-481-8696 or visit<br />
www.tmsfranchising.com.<br />
14 | For more information on the companies in this report, visit www.FBR50.com