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5 Letter From the Founder 

Franchising Creates More Jobs and Business 

Opportunities in 2023 

6 Female Franchise Owners Are Driven By 

Passion—Fulfilled by Paying it Forward. 

87% of female franchise owners enjoy operating 

their businesses 

10 THE LIST 

Best of the Best: Franchises for Women 

14 Low-Cost Franchises Deliver 

High Franchisee Satisfaction 

Franchise owners enjoy flexibility and profitability 

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ON OUR COVER: 

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20 Is it Wise to Buy a Franchise in 

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A new wave of franchise owners is expected in 2023 

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28 2023’s Top 200 Franchises Overall 

Franchises with high franchisee satisfaction 

in every industry sector 

Franchisee Profiles 

7 Dean Seifert, Wild Birds Unlimited 

13 Juliet Kyes, ActionCOACH 

15 Rita Tower, HomeVestors 

21 Dan Caldicott, HomeWell Care Services 

27 Michelle Rankine, Right at Home 

31 Stacy Cook, Class 101 

34 Natalie Watts, A Place at Home 

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FEMALE FRANCHISE OWNERS ARE 

DRIVEN BY PASSION—FULFILLED 

BY PAYING IT FORWARD. 

87% of female franchise owners enjoy operating their businesses 

According to Forbes, women-owned 

businesses thrived in 2022, and 

female-owned business earnings rose 

by 27%. That’s more than male-owned firms 

grew in the same period. More specifically, 

women-owned companies in the services, 

manufacturing, food, accommodation, and 

healthcare segments saw the most growth. 1 

This growth trajectory is expected to 

continue through 2023. In its 2023 Women 

in Business Trends report, Guidant Financial 

states that most female business owners 

choose entrepreneurship because they favor 

being their own bosses and are largely dissatisfied 

with traditional jobs. The report states 

that women business owners are motivated 

to realize their personal aspirations and are 

20 percent more likely than men to launch a 

business based on their passions.2 

In its 2022 Annual Report, the National 

Women’s Business Council (NWBC) makes 

policy recommendations focused on women’s 

access to capital and opportunity, women in 

STEM, and rural women’s entrepreneurship. 

The Council states that Congress should consider 

viable options for expanding tax relief 

for small business owners severely impacted 

by global supply chain disruptions and workforce 

availability issues—particularly for businesses 

in industries with a significant level of 

participation by women and minorities.3 

Franchise Business Review surveyed franchise 

owners from 322 brands representing 

over 8,100 female franchisees to evaluate the 

level of satisfaction among female franchise 

owners. According to responses from thousands 

of women, 87% of female franchise 

1. Forbes: Women-Owned Businesses Thrived in 2022 

2. Guidant Financial: 2023 Women in Business Trends 

3. National Women’s Business Council 2022 

Annual Report 

Franchise owners Kate Neall, Wild Birds Unlimited (left), Sisters Patricia Mesi and Christine Mamon, Spoiled Rotten 

Photography (right). 

owners confirmed that they enjoy owning and 

operating their businesses and would recommend 

their franchises to others. 

FEMALE FRANCHISE OWNERS—IN THEIR 

OWN WORDS 

Kate Neall, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited 

Nature Shop in Gambrills, Maryland, said, 

“I feel honored that we can help bring joy to 

people’s lives through the hobby of backyard 

bird feeding. Customers refer to my shop as 

their ‘happy place,’ I can’t think of a better 

compliment!” 

“Wild Birds Unlimited has given me a 

golden opportunity to support my family 

while also providing a valuable service to my 

community, and I couldn’t be more grateful! 

Embracing my entrepreneurial spirit is easy, 

but finding the right opportunity to invest 

in myself was the hardest part. It took me 

several years to find the right fit. I had explored 

a variety of businesses that all seemed to lack 

something. I felt discouraged, but I knew my 

best chance of success hinged on a wise investment, 

so I kept my standards high and refused 

to settle for less. Wild Birds Unlimited offered 

me the perfect blend of support and freedom.” 

“I believe that networking is an essential 

key to success. I actively seek out opportunities 

(both within the franchise and externally) 

to meet with fellow entrepreneurs to exchange 

advice and ideas. I attribute much of my 

success to those who graciously gave me guidance 

and support when needed. The best way 

to ‘pay it forward’ is to make myself available 

to do the same for others.” 

Heather Peterson, owner of Wild Birds 

Unlimited in Allentown, Pennsylvania, said, 

“My experience as a franchiser owner has 

been fantastic! As a mother of two busy teenage 

boys, my free time is precious and always 

filled. The greatest thing about owning a WBU 

franchise is that the franchisor takes a lot of 

the work off my plate. They create all the marketing 

and branding materials for me. They 

even negotiated many buying deals and have 

taken the time to put processes into place that 

would take a tremendous amount of time if 

I were an independent retailer. As a franchisor, 

it’s in their best interest for their franchisees to 



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Lynn Driver, Spoiled Rotten Photography franchise owner (left), and Faizun Kamal, author and franchise coach (right). 

be successful. A good franchisor is supportive 

in all business areas, and that’s what they are to 

me. It’s invaluable!” 

Franchisee Patricia Mesi of Spoiled Rotten 

Photography in Alpharetta, Georgia, owns the 

franchise with her sister, Christine Mamon. 

“What I love most about owning my franchise is 

the flexibility it allows,” Patricia said, “I can not 

only own and operate a successful business, but 

I can demonstrate to my daughters the balance 

of being a successful businesswoman while 

enjoying work-life balance.” 

“I strive to mentor my team by providing 

the training, encouragement, and incentives 

I was afforded when I started. I make a point 

to spend time getting to know each and every 

person who is a part of my team. It gives me 

the insight and knowledge I need to support 

my team best. Success comes from surrounding 

yourself with a team of people who are 

Wild Birds Unlimited 

Denver, CO, Highlands Ranch, CO, 

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Franchise owner since 2020 

20 Employees 

After 20+ years as an executive for leading 

technology companies, ‘selling birdseed’ seemed 

like a significant departure for Dean Seifert. But 

once he saw the positive impact that his business 

has on his life and in his community, he realized 

that something doesn’t have to be global in scale 

to make a significant impact. 

When he first started exploring franchises, his 

most important considerations were: 

1. Resiliency: How the business model addresses 

customer needs and whether it would be 

sustainable over time. 

2. Business Model: A strong financial model with 

predictable costs/expenses and a relationshipbased 

customer acquisition model versus 

transactional. 

3. Brand Reputation: A clear vision, purpose, and 

positive standing in the community. 

“My wife, Tina, and I chose Wild Birds 

Unlimited because it checked all the boxes! We 

had never seen a brand or business model as 

mature and consistently successful as the WBU 

brand.” 

“WBU’s thorough training, orientation, and 

onboarding processes are first-class. We grew 

the store to be the #1 top-selling store about 

six months by increasing our advertising spend 

in certain areas, focusing on growing the online 

store, and signing up new Daily Savings Club 

members.” 

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promise: You can live by design, 

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knowledgeable and passionate about their 

work and feel heard and appreciated. That’s 

what I’ve found through franchising. We are 

a family.” 

Lynn Driver owns a Spoiled Rotten 

Photography franchise in Buckhead, Georgia. 

“I love having the freedom to work when and 

where I want. I especially love that the success 

of my business begins and ends with me. With 

the support I get from Spoiled Rotten Photography, 

it is difficult not to live up to your 

greatest potential! The corporate office is with 

us 100% of the time.” 

“I’ve had to overcome some obstacles as 

a female entrepreneur, the biggest of which 

was believing that I can do this work just as 

well as any man. I was timid in the beginning. 

I found my voice with each new success, especially 

when it came to scouting new business. 

My business success comes from my efforts. 

So I put myself out there. I’ve begun teaching 

my three girls the business. Entrepreneurship 

is the legacy I am trying to pass on to them 

so they know they can support themselves and 

their families one day.” 

Franchisee Dipali Patel, The Coder 

School (featured on our cover), said, “I had 

been interviewing other franchises when 

I connected with Hansel Lynn and Wayne 

Teng at The Coder School, and I felt an 

instant connection. I felt a sense of alignment, 

belonging, and forward-thinking. We had 

similar approaches to business and similar 

backgrounds, having immigrant parents. The 

company culture is inclusive and welcoming. 

That gave me a sense of hope.” 

“As an entrepreneur and single mother, 

I struggle to balance business and family. 

Being solely responsible makes me risk-averse 



at times. I’m afraid of making costly mistakes. 

To overcome this, I have cultivated a group of 

family, friends, and colleagues who can vent, 

rationalize, and support one another.” 

“The cultural stigma for female entrepreneurs 

is still prevalent. Stereotyped family 

ideals of women handling all household and 

family duties make it difficult for women 

to think of entrepreneurship. I opened my 

franchise in Cerritos, California, to break this 

stigma. Today, I own two The Coder School 

franchises and oversee an all-women administrative 

staff.” 

Faizun Kamal is an award-winning franchise 

coach, renowned public speaker, and 

best-selling author of, “The Right Franchise 

for You: Escape the 9 to 5, Generate Wealth, 

and Live Life on Your Terms.” 

“I guide clients to proactively move beyond 

career burnout and build a sustainable career 

they love. For over two decades, I worked in 

industries ranging from nonprofit to international 

development to corporate. Working and 

living across four continents, I felt a sense of 

misalignment deep inside my bones.” 

“Finally, after getting laid off from corporate 

America, I began my journey to discover 

my true calling. It quickly became clear that 

I yearned to live on my own terms. With no 

roadmap, I followed the map of my heart, 

found the franchise industry, and fell in love 

with its simple but profound promise: You can 

live by design, not by default.” 

“With no roadmap, I followed the map of 

my heart, found the franchise industry, and 

fell in love with its simple but profound promise: 

You can live by design, not by default.” 

“As Asian American woman and an 

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opportunities for underrepresented communities 

through franchise ownership. Today, 

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to navigate their franchise journey!” 

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Best of the Best: 

FRANCHISES 

FOR WOMEN 

(In alphabetical order) 

100% Chiropractic 

Full-service wellness clinic 

* 360clean 

Commercial cleaning services 

A&W Restaurants 

Fast-casual restaurant 

Survey 

Date 

Jan. 

2023 

Sep. 

2022 

Sep. 

2022 

Cash 

Requirement 

$100,000 

$40,000 

$250,000 – 

$500,000 

Investment 

Range 

$281,124 – 

$461,370 

$35,800 – 

$46,500 

$276,000 – 

$1,469,554 

Total 

Units 

104 

65 

1,913 

British Swim School 

Swim lessons 

Feb. 

2022 

$100,000 

$99,960 – 

$135,010 

226 

* Budget Blinds 

Custom blinds and window coverings 

Jan. 


$64,950 

$110,140 – 

$230,870 

1,150 

“I love owning a business 

that brings joy to so many 

people—and I only work 

a part-time schedule!” 

– Card My Yard Franchisee 

Card My Yard 

Yard greeting signs 

* CarePatrol 

Assisted living placement services 

* Chicken Salad Chick 


* Cruise Planners 

Travel agency 

June 

2022 

Sep. 

2022 

April 

2022 

Oct. 

2022 

$8,000 

$50,000 

$250,000 

$1,000 – 

$10,995 

$8,000 – 

$19,800 

$43,620 – 

$103,620 

$742,300 – 

$980,300 

$2,295 – 

$23,465 

509 

150 

230 

2,501 

Culver’s 

Quick-service restaurant 

Aug. 

2022 

$500,000 – 

$750,000 

$2,398,000 – 

$5,432,000 

837 

Dogtopia 

Dog daycare & boarding 

March 

2022 

$300,000 

$780,104 – 

$1,469,845 

254 

* Dream Vacations 

Travel agency 

Oct. 

2021 

$3,500 

$1,795 - 

$21,000 

1,703 

“My website, the 

technology, and the 

marketing support allow 

me to grow a successful 

business while working 

from anywhere.” 

– Dream Vacations Franchisee 

Engel & Völkers Americas 

Real estate 

Estrella Insurance 

Financial services 

Fastest Labs 

Drug, alcohol, DNA testing 

* FASTSIGNS 

Visual business communications 

JFE Franchising 

Full-service sushi 

Kampgrounds of America/KOA 

Camping services 

April 

2022 

Sep. 

2022 

Feb. 

2022 

Sep. 

2022 

July 

2022 

Aug. 

2022 

$35,690 – 

$43,092 

$25,000 – 

$50,000 

$75,000 

$80,000 

N/A 

$500,000 – 

$3,000,000 

$91,690 – 

$423,592 

$49,950 – 

$84,000 

$91,150 – 

$122,700 

$233,555 – 

$307,308 

$20,749 – 

$331,732 

$30,250 – 

$9,172,925 

289 

130 

111 

766 

879 

530 

Keller Williams 

Real estate 

Jan. 


$150,000 

$183,230 – 

$336,980 

1,122 

* Kona Ice 

Frozen treats 

July 

2022 

$20,000 – 

$25,000 

$149,995 – 

$189,300 

1,526 

Learning Express 

Children’s retailer 

Feb. 

2022 

$125,000 

$177,991 – 

$373,514 

89 

NextHome 

Real estate 

Sep. 

2022 

$4,500 – 

$8,750 

$16,250 – 

$220,345 

608 

Nothing Bundt Cakes 

Snack retailer 

June 

2022 

$150,000 

$440,800 – 

$636,500 

421 

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Senior advisors 

* Payroll Vault Franchising 

Payroll services 

Nov. 

2022 

Aug. 

2022 

$40,000 

$100,000 

$64,890 – 

$109,590 

$47,318 – 

$73,769 

125 

62 


Survey 

Date 

Cash 

Requirement 

Investment 

Range 

Total 

Units 

* Pinch A Penny 

Pool supplies retailer 

Oct. 

2022 

$150,000 

$400,000 – 

$500,000 

275 

* Pizza Factory 


Jan. 

2022 

$90,000 

$274,000 – 

$542,000 

110 

Prime IV Hydration & Wellness 


Realty ONE Group 

Real estate 

Rhea Lana’s 

Children’s consignment 

Safari Kid 

Children’s Services 

* Senior Care Authority 


Singers Company 

Children’s music services 

Feb. 


March 

2022 

Jan. 


Feb. 


March 


Oct. 

2022 

$49,000 

$15,000 – 

$22,000 

$13,500 – 

$16,500 

$150,000 

$50,000 – 

$150,000 

$23,700 

$157,902 – 

$376,902 

$44,000 – 

$223,000 

$22,600 – 

$32,000 

$200,000 – 

$1,000,000 

$71,095 – 

$90,495 

$4,710 – 

$29,380 

16 

318 

108 

50 

89 

70 

“I love that my 

franchise not only 

values our feedback 

but also empowers 

franchisees to mentor 

and coach others.” 

– Senior Care Authority Franchisee 

* Soccer Shots 

Youth sports 

June 

2022 

$20,000 

$43,000 – 

$55,300 

303 

Sola Salon Studios 

Salon suites 

Nov. 

2022 

$500,000 

$545,476 – 

$1,737,517 

668 

Sotheby’s International Realty 

Real estate 

Jan. 


$63,650 – 

$206,000 

$194,650 – 

$627,000 

801 

* Spherion 

Staffing and recruiting 

July 

2022 

$150,000 

$153,025 – 

$347,475 

165 

* Spoiled Rotten Photography 

Child portrait services 

Aug. 

2022 

$45,000 

$42,500 – 

$58,300 

19 

Streamline Brands 

Swim school services 

May 

2022 

$55,000 

$55,000 – 

$2,070,000 

148 

Synergy HomeCare 

In-home senior care 

May 

2022 

$25,000 – 

$90,000 

$47,718 – 

$185,833 

450 

TAPinto.net 

Advertising services 

May 

2022 

N/A 

$7,475 – 

$11,025 

95 

The Coder School 

Coding teaching services 

* The Learning Experience 

Early childhood education 

The N2 Company 

Targeted marketing solutions 

* TSS Photography 

Sports, school & event photography 

* Two Men and A Truck 

Moving services 

Oct. 

2022 

March 


Jan. 

2022 

Feb. 


March 


$50,000 

$150,000 

N/A 

$10,500 

$80,000 – 

$150,000 

$77,700 – 

$163,950 

$500,000 – 

$650,000 

$975 – 

$9,800 

$20,415 – 

$74,725 

$105,000 – 

$435,600 

63 

344 

813 

173 

424 

“I firmly believe Spherion 

is the best company in 

the staffing industry. The 

Franchisor is invested in 

supporting our growth.” 

– Spherion Franchisee 

United Country Real Estate 

Real estate 

Oct. 

2022 

$15,000 – 

$20,000 

$10,875 – 

$50,380 

474 

* Visiting Angels 


Oct. 

2022 

$59,950 

$123,660 – 

$154,425 

718 

Weichert Real Estate Affiliates 

Real estate 

Sep. 

2022 

$25,000 

$62,500 – 

$326,200 

482 

* Wild Birds Unlimited 

Nature retailer 

Oct. 

2022 

$40,000 – 

$50,000 

$209,425 – 

$350,037 

356 


FRANCHISEE 

SATISFACTION MATTERS 

With thousands of different franchises available today, it’s hard to know which are potentially 

good investments, and which should be avoided. There are many factors to consider when 

investing in a franchise, but one of the most important is the satisfaction of current 

franchise owners. 

Each year, we survey thousands of franchise owners to find the companies that are truly 

the best of the best. We ask the questions everyone wants to know: 

• Do you enjoy operating the business? 

• Are you getting the training and support you need? 

• Are you making the money you expected? 

• And most important... Would you recommend this franchise to others? 

HOW WE SELECT THE TOP FRANCHISES 

STEP 1: Invite 

We invite all franchise companies based in North America 

with 10 or more franchise owners to participate in our 

research at no cost. 

STEP 2: Survey 

We contact all franchisees in the franchise companies 

that choose to participate and invite them to answer a 

33-question satisfaction survey covering eight key areas, 

including: financial opportunity, training & support, 

leadership, and core values. 

STEP 4: Score 

The FSI score is used to benchmark each company’s 

franchisee satisfaction level against over 1,100 

franchise brands representing tens of thousands 

of franchisees and determine their ranking 

among other participating companies. 

STEP 5: Award 

We identify the brands that exceed 

the benchmark and recognize them 

with a Top Franchise award. 

STEP 3: Analyze 

We analyze the responses from the franchisees and 

use a weighted scale to determine an overall Franchisee 

Satisfaction Index (FSI) score that ranges from 0-100. Other 

factors considered in the weighting are the percentage of 

franchisees that participate in the survey, the age of the 

survey and the size of the franchise system. 

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Juliet Kyes 

ActionCOACH 

Tampa Bay, Florida 

Franchise owner since 2008 | 6 Employees 

A year after she graduated college with 

a business degree, Juliet Kyes’ parents 

purchased an ActionCOACH franchise. “My 

father transitioned out of a hospital CEO role, 

and a non-compete agreement prevented 

him from taking a similar role in the same 

region. I remember encouraging my parents 

to meet with a franchise broker so they could 

achieve their desired career change while 

remaining in our community. I didn’t know 

then that I’d join them a few months later!” 

“The franchise broker helped us prioritize 

our needs and criteria, then provided three 

brands to explore. We were especially 

interested in ActionCOACH because my 

parents saw how the work would be similar 

to diagnosing businesses and helping them 

thrive, which they were familiar with in the 

healthcare sector. Also, we saw the need 

for these business services in our area and 

knew we could apply our passion for helping 

others succeed in this rewarding business 

model.” 

“The main criteria during our research 

were having time flexibility, helping people, 

and being within the budgeted investment 

level. The most important elements to us 

were lifestyle and positively impacting our 

community. After completing a Discovery Day 

with ActionCOACH, the franchise stood out 

from all others—no contest!” 

“Getting insights and data from the 

FBR website helped us to compare 

different opportunities and formulate the 

questions we wanted to ask franchisees and 

franchisors.” 

“It was impressive how much franchisees 

were willing to share with us—including 

financials. We wanted to understand their 

first-year financials, monthly expenses, 

services they chose to sell, marketing 

strategies, the good and the bad of 

the franchise global office, and overall 

satisfaction with franchise ownership. I could 

feel the culture of abundance before I even 

became an official franchisee.” 

“When speaking with franchise owners, 

it was just as important to hear what may 

not be going well as what is going well. The 

franchisees were super positive about their 

experiences! Today, I understand that this 

franchise really does have mostly positives 

to offer, and that theme continues 15 years 

later.” 

“We always participate in franchisee 

satisfaction surveys. ActionCOACH absolutely 

values our feedback. I’m even on the Partner 

Committee that the franchise created 

to allow us to gather and communicate 

feedback for improvement on a monthly 

basis.” 

“Since ActionCOACH was new to our 

community, most people initially thought 

we were a transportation company. Then, 

one year after opening, the recession hit. 

These challenges made it difficult to produce 

enough revenue to pay the overhead we 

committed to. Hiring coaches helped our 

firm thrive! Looking back, if I could do some 

things differently, I would keep expenses 

tighter in the early years, follow the system 

more closely, and grow a team with coaches 

that are salaried employees rather than 

commission-based.” 

“The personal and professional growth 

I’ve gained in this environment is amazing. 

I’ve seen growth in my communication, 

sales, marketing, and presenting skills 

and my overall emotional intelligence. 

This culture helps me maintain a forwardthinking 

mindset that expands the scope and 

magnitude of my vision for the future.” 

“Our firm has been a member of multiple 

organizations in the community, such as 

rotary chambers, BNI, networking groups, 

professional associations, and volunteer 

boards. We give back with complimentary 

coaching sessions, seminars, presentations, 

and even board facilitation.” 

For more information on the ActionCOACH 

franchise opportunity: 

• Call: 888-483-2828 

• Email: info@actioncoach.com 

• Visit: actioncoach.com/franchise 

“We started our franchise with four 

territories and now own seven. The shortterm 

expansion plan involves hiring and 

training more business coaches. The longterm 

plan is to grow the markets in our 

newer territories and offer partnerships with 

coaches to expand beyond that.” 

“Our franchise and our community have 

recognized our firm many times. Our success 

is the success of our clients and members. 

Being in business for 15 years has allowed us 

to see businesses grow and exit successfully. 

The national statistics say only 15% of 

businesses listed will sell, and I’m proud 

to say 100% of the businesses our firm 

has worked with that have gone to market 

have sold and have sold for more than they 

expected to get.” 

“The thing I enjoy most is seeing our 

impact on the businesses in our community. 

Many business owners were so stressed they 

were having health issues and self-isolating, 

and now they are flourishing personally, 

financially, and mentally!” 

“Today, we are successfully following our 

succession plan, which has allowed me, as 

the daughter of the founders, to take over 

as Managing Partner for the last three years 

and provide a successful exit for my parents 

this year. I’m excited to see this franchise has 

provided them with retirement and afforded 

me a way to provide for my family and the 

families of our team in the future.” 

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Soccer Shots franchise owner Chelsea Feeney, Westchester, NY 

LOW-COST FRANCHISES DELIVER 

HIGH FRANCHISEE SATISFACTION 

Franchise owners enjoy flexibility and profitability 

The world of franchising is massive, 

offering thousands of different 

opportunities with investment 

levels and cash requirements spanning the 

gamut. Luckily some promising low-cost 

franchise opportunities can be profitable and 

rewarding—especially if they have a proven 

business model and strong brand recognition. 

A franchise’s profitability can depend on 

many factors, such as the business model, the 

industry, the location, the competition, and 

leadership. While low-cost franchises may 

You should look at the whole investment and understand the 

long-term value of a business and the annual cash flow it may 

produce over time.” 

— Eric Stites, CEO, Franchise Business Review 

have a lower upfront investment, some may 

have lower profit margins and require higher 

sales volumes or a longer ramp-up time to 

generate a sustainable income. Researching 

a franchise thoroughly and analyzing its 

financials, including its fees, expenses, and 

profit margin, is important during your due 

diligence. 




RITA TOWER 

The Team at NextHome Beacon Realty in Rehoboth, Massachusetts 

“The potential annual income that a 

franchise owner can earn is an important 

metric, but there are many factors that come 

into play,” said Eric Stites, CEO of Franchise 

Business Review. “Unlike employees, business 

owners build equity in their businesses. 

You should look at the whole investment and 

understand the long-term value of a business 

and the annual cash flow it may produce over 

time. Much of the wealth business owners 

ultimately realize comes in the form of equity, 

which they cash out when they sell the business.” 

Understanding your own values and goals 

is an important part of your due diligence. Do 

you want to work full-time, or part-time? How 

much income do you want or need to earn? 

How important is a flexible schedule to you? 

Many franchise owners are happy and 

successful for myriad reasons. There are also 

many unhappy or unsuccessful franchise 

owners in business today. While you may 

believe that your experience will be unique to 

you and your values and goals, understanding 

the experiences of franchisees on both sides of 

the spectrum can provide important insight. 

Pay attention to the Franchisee Satisfaction 

Ratings for any franchise that interests you. 

During our research, we got feedback from 

franchise owners in both camps—the happy 

and the not-so-happy. In fact, we surveyed 

11,900 franchise owners representing over 

135 low-cost franchise brands to determine 

our list of 2023 Top Low-Cost Franchises. 

The franchises that made this year’s list 

have average owner satisfaction 12% higher 

than our industry benchmark, making them 

all excellent options for entrepreneurs considering 

franchise ownership. 

Approximately one-third of the surveyed 

franchise companies have initial investments 

starting under $100K. With financing, many 

can be started for as little as $15-$20K, with a 

few options starting as low as $10K. 

Explore our list of award-winning Top 

Low-Cost Franchises in this guide and online 

at FranchiseBusinessReview.com to compare 

investment level and cash required, review 

company data, download franchise reports, 

and more. Remember, don’t sign on the 

dotted line until you’ve conducted your due 

diligence! ■ 

HomeVestors of America 

Houston, Texas 


4 Employees 

“I flipped homes on my own for about three years 

and found getting quality leads challenging. 

I solved that issue by buying a HomeVestors 

franchise! When I first started exploring 

franchises, I already knew I wanted HomeVestors. 

I wanted to be the best I could be, so I aligned 

myself with the top company in real estate 

investment.” 

“Franchisee satisfaction played an important 

role in my research. I spoke with almost every 

franchise owner in my market, and they were 

incredibly positive about their experience. There 

wasn’t one person that said they wished they 

had not purchased a HomeVestors franchise. That 

was very telling. After meeting with HomeVestors 

franchisees and the leadership team at the 

corporate office, it was clear that these people 

would help me reach the next level!” 

“I purchased a HomeVestors franchise 

because of the people. They have continually 

shown me they are there to help me succeed. 

Even though they are not involved in my day-today, 

we all work together to be successful in this 

business.” 

“I had my most successful year last year, and I 

have plans to double that this year! I have hired 

more people, and I am considering an increased 

investment in my marketing.” 

“Today, I am not just a person who flips houses 

and has some rentals. I am a true business owner 

looking to expand in a business where the sky is 

the limit!” 

For more information on HomeVestors franchise 

opportunities: 

• Call: 800-230-0385 

• Visit: homevestorsfranchise.com/FBR 



LOW-COST 

FRANCHISES 


* 360clean 


* A Place at Home 

Senior-care services 

* ActionCOACH 

Business coaching 

Survey 

Date 

Sep. 

2022 

Jan. 


Jan. 


Cash 

Requirement 

$40,000 

$50,000 

$75,000 – 

$150,000 

Investment 

Range 

$35,800 – 

$46,500 

$84,185 – 

$148,517 

$52,000 – 

$150,000 

Total 

Units 

65 

25 

1,332 

Aire-Master of America 

Commercial hygiene service 

Feb. 


$50,000 

$54,984 - 

$160,900 

121 

Amada Senior Care 


July 

2022 

$90,000 

$87,710 - 

$174,654 

111 

“We are passionate 

about helping people 

live to their fullest 

potential. I love that 

my business allows me 

to empower others!” 

Amazing Athletes 

Early childhood development 

Archadeck 

Deck and patio services 

Assisting Hands 


ATAX 

Tax preparation, business services 

Auto Appraisal Network 

Automotive appraisal services 

April 


Feb. 


Jan. 


May 

2022 

Oct. 

2022 

$40,000 – 

$100,000 

$84,450 – 

$118,550 

$100,000 

$40,000 

$3,000 - 

$10,000 

$32,800 – 

$65,600 

$84,450 – 

$118,551 

$87,700 – 

$159,650 

$53,350 – 

$76,699 

$16,700 – 

$44,275 

132 

79 

188 

62 

24 

– Class 101 Franchisee 


Swim lessons 

Feb. 

2022 

$100,000 

$93,700 – 

$125,850 

226 

Card My Yard 

Yard greeting signs 

June 

2022 

$8,000 

$8,000 – 

$19,800 

509 

* CarePatrol 


Sep. 

2022 

$50,000 

$43,620 – 

$103,620 

150 

CertaPro Painters 

Painting services 

April 

2022 

$80,000 

$90,750 – 

$188,900 

367 

Class 101 

College planning 

Nov. 

2022 

$50,000 

$40,400 – 

$57,600 

50 

“My franchise provides 

the technology, marketing, 

and support I need to 

succeed—and to make 

dreams come true for 

my clients!” 

– Cruise Planners Franchisee 

Clean Air Lawn Care 

Sustainable lawn care 

Complete Weddings + Events 

Wedding and event services 

Creative Colors International 

Leather and vinyl repair 

Crestcom 

Leadership training program 

Critter Control 

Wildlife control and removal 


Travel agency 

Oct. 

2021 

Oct. 

2022 

Jan. 


Dec. 

2021 

March 

2022 

Oct. 

2022 

$50,000 

$50,000 

$84,000 

$91,850 

$8,075 – 

$52,075 

$1,000 – 

$10,995 

$65,431 – 

$112,126 

$67,270 – 

$81,250 

$95,125 – 

$122,250 

$91,850 – 

$104,919 

$63,525 – 

$169,525 

$2,295 – 

$23,465 

75 

109 

78 

160 

135 

2,501 

Discovery Map 

Alternative advertising maps 

Sep. 

2022 

$50,000 

$34,300 – 

$43,200 

5,018 


Travel agency 

Oct. 

2021 

$3,500 

$1,795 – 

$21,000 

1,703 




Driverseat Inc. 

Ride services 

Dryer Vent Squad 

Home services 

Nov. 

2022 

Oct. 

2021 

$75,000 

$35,000 

$42,329 – 

$69,457 

$47,000 – 

$68,500 

38 

62 


Survey 

Date 

Cash 

Requirement 

Investment 

Range 

Total 

Units 


Real estate 

April 

2022 

$35,690 – 

$43,092 

$91,690 – 

$423,592 

289 



Sep. 

2022 

$25,000 – 

$50,000 

$49,950 – 

$84,000 

130 

Family Financial Centers 


Oct. 

2022 

$100,000 

$350,000 – 

$500,000 

55 

Fastest Labs 

Drug, alcohol, DNA testing 

Feb. 

2022 

$75,000 

$91,150 – 

$122,700 

111 

* Fibrenew 

Leather and vinyl repair 

Five Star Bath Solutions 

home remodeling 

Frost Shades Window Tinting 

home window services 

FRSTeam 

Home restoration 

Gotcha Covered 

Home window services 

Sep. 

2022 

Jan. 


Oct. 

2021 

Sep. 

2022 

Jan. 


$15,000 – 

$50,000 

$50,000 – 

$50,000 

$30,000 

$44,375 

$50,000 

$89,000 – 

$109,000 

$113,000 – 

$253,000 

$42,500 – 

$63,200 

$44,375 – 

$411,000 

$100,050 – 

$122,055 

305 

87 

22 

52 

144 

“The quality of the 

product line, the 

specialized techniques, 

and the in-depth training 

all set me up for success.” 

– Fibrenew Franchisee 

Grand Welcome 

Vacation rentals 

July 

2022 

$25,000 – 

$65,000 

$33,400 – 

$161,250 

25 

Green Home Solutions 

Mold remediation 

Jan. 

2022 

$120,000 

$84,095 – 

$163,570 

221 

Heaven’s Best Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning 

Carpet and upholstery cleaning 

Feb. 


$25,900 

$41,900 – 

$110,000 

447 

* HomeVestors of America, Inc. 

Realty renovation 

July 

2022 

$80,000 

$80,000 – 

$456,250 

1,100 

House of Colour 

Image consulting services 

Aug. 

2022 

N/A 

$21,845 – 

$36,750 

149 

* Image One 


* InXpress 

Business shipping 


Full-service sushi 

JPAR Real Estate 

Real estate 

Junk King 

Junk removal 

Just Between Friends 


Nov. 

2022 

Feb. 


July 

2022 

March 


Oct. 

2022 

Oct. 

2022 

$50,000 

$65,000 

N/A 

N/A 

$50,000 – 

$75,000 

$43,178 – 

$49,000 

$42,775 – 

$216,674 

$79,600 – 

$169,990 

$20,749 – 

$331,732 

$36,690 – 

$237,900 

$89,000 – 

$175,000 

$38,588 – 

$54,889 

18 

575 

879 

67 

147 

164 

“I purchased a 

HomeVestors franchise 

because they are the 

best of the best—and 

they continually show 

me they are there to 

help me succeed.” 

– HomeVestors of America Franchisee 

Kidokinetics 

Children’s fitness services 

Feb. 


$60,000 

$81,000 – 

$106,200 

82 

* Kitchen Solvers 

Home remodeling 

Sep. 

2022 

$60,000 

$99,739 – 

$134,014 

55 

* Kitchen Tune-Up 

Home remodeling 

Jan. 


$50,000 – 

$100,000 

$129,930 – 

$188,850 

271 

Miracle Method Surface Refinishing 

Bathroom and kitchen remodeling 

Dec. 

2022 

$85,000 – 

$90,000 

$84,500 – 

$180,000 

172 

Mosquito Squad 

Outdoor pest control 

Jan. 


$50,000 

$153,000 – 

$201,000 

237 



LOW-COST 

FRANCHISES 


Mr. Appliance 

Appliance repair 

Mr. Rooter Plumbing 

Home services 

* New Again Houses 

Real estate 

Survey 

Date 

Oct. 

2022 

Oct. 

2022 

Sep. 

2022 

Cash 

Requirement 

$85,000 

$50,000 – 

$250,000 

$42,000 

Investment 

Range 

$78,925 – 

$157,640 

$80,600 – 

$191,140 

$94,000 – 

$180,000 

Total 

Units 

368 

242 

43 

New Creations 

Restoration services 

Oct. 

2022 

$69,000 

$74,420 – 

$142,700 

62 

“My Franchisor sincerely 

cares about my level of 

success. This demonstrates 

the true culture of family 

within the system.” 

– Our Town America Franchisee 

NextHome 

Real estate 


Senior advisors 

Office Pride 


Orkin Pest Control 

Pest control 

* Our Town America 


Sep. 

2022 

Nov. 

2022 

Sep. 

2022 

Sep. 

2022 

Sep. 

2022 

$4,500 – 

$8,750 

$40,000 

N/A 

$75,000 – 

$250,000 

$70,000 

$16,250 – 

$220,345 

$64,890 – 

$109,590 

$70,900 – 

$117,700 

$84,975 – 

$231,200 

$64,200 – 

$86,500 

608 

125 

145 

800 

44 

PatchMaster 

Home services 

Nov. 

2022 

$50,000 – 

$100,000 

$84,700 – 

$110,200 

74 

* Payroll Vault Franchising 

Payroll services 

Aug. 

2022 

$100,000 

$47,318 – 

$73,769 

62 

“I had one-on-one, 

in-person training with 

a Right at Home business 

coach which helped 

me better understand 

how to market my 

services and grow.” 

– Right at Home Franchisee 

Playball Kids 

Children’s services 

Pool Scouts 

Pool service and repair 

Premier Pool Service 

Pool service and repair 

Premier Pools & Spas 

Pool building services 

PropertyGuys.com 

Real estate 

* PuroClean 

Property emergency repair services 


Real estate 

Feb. 


Feb. 


Feb. 


Feb. 


Feb. 

2022 

Oct. 

2022 

March 

2022 

$6,000 

N/A 

$40,000 

$50,000 

$50,000 – 

$60,000 

$55,000 

$15,000 – 

$22,000 

$6,000 – 

$8,000 

$87,490 – 

$109,625 

$48,000 – 

$107,500 

$48,000 – 

$107,500 

$40,000 – 

$90,000 

$88,755 – 

$231,655 

$44,000 – 

$223,000 

450 

10 

34 

129 

115 

351 

318 

Rhea Lana’s 


Jan. 


$13,500 – 

$16,500 

$22,600 – 

$32,000 

108 

Right at Home 


April 

2022 

$150,000 

$87,569 – 

$156,944 

705 



March 


$50,000 – 

$150,000 

$71,095 – 

$90,495 

89 


Children’s music services 

Oct. 

2022 

$23,700 

$4,710 – 

$29,380 

70 

* Skyhawks Sports Academy 

Youth sports academy 

March 

2022 

$75,000 – 

$100,000 

$30,800 – 

$89,750 

3 





Youth sports 


Child portrait services 

June 

2022 

Aug. 

2022 

$20,000 

$45,000 

$43,000 – 

$55,300 

$42,500 – 

$58,300 

303 

19 


Survey 

Date 

Cash 

Requirement 

Investment 

Range 

Total 

Units 


Swim school services 

Super Soccer Stars 

Children’s soccer programs 

Supporting Strategies 

Bookkeeping services 

Surface Specialists Systems 

Home services 



TAPinto.net 


May 

2022 

April 


June 

2022 

March 

2022 

May 

2022 

May 

2022 

$55,000 

$40,000 

$100,000 

$25,000 

$25,000 – 

$90,000 

N/A 

$55,000 – 

$2,070,000 

$68,100 – 

$89,100 

$74,570 – 

$98,190 

$43,000 – 

$56,000 

$47,718 – 

$185,833 

$7,475 – 

$11,025 

148 

13 

97 

45 

450 

95 

“One of the many things 

I love about my business 

is that I can teach more 

girls to code, and I can 

bring more women into 

the tech space.” 

– The Coder School Franchisee 

TGA Premier Sports 

Youth sports 

April 


$40,000 

$33,800 – 

$82,600 

49 


Coding teaching services 

Oct. 

2022 

$50,000 

$77,700 – 

$163,950 

63 

The Corcoran Group 

Real estate 

Jan. 

2022 

$75,000 

$52,850 – 

$540,800 

106 

* The Glass Guru 

Window restoration 

Oct. 

2022 

$95,755 

$95,755 – 

$193,030 

85 

The Grounds Guys 

Landscape management 

* The Maids 

Cleaning and maid services 


Targeted marketing solutions 

The Patch Boys 

Drywall repair 

Truly Nolen of America 

Pest control 

* TSS Photography 

Sports, school, event photography 

* Two Maids 

House cleaning services 

Oct. 

2022 

May 

2022 

Jan. 

2022 

June 

2022 

Sep. 

2022 

Feb. 


Nov. 

2022 

$50,000 

$50,000 

N/A 

$63,000 – 

$80,000 

$50,000 

$10,500 

$59,950 

$82,820 – 

$202,470 

$64,100 – 

$154,300 

$975 – 

$9,800 

$59,193 – 

$90,165 

$50,421 – 

$122,207 

$20,415 – 

$74,725 

$83,140 – 

$123,890 

270 

1,397 

813 

302 

359 

173 

106 

“The size of this 

prospect market and 

need for services create 

an incredibly large 

opportunity for 

growth and success 

in this business.” 

– Unishippers Franchisee 

* Unishippers 


Jan. 


$40,000 – 

$100,000 

$44,565 – 

$233,300 

386 


Real estate 

Oct. 

2022 

$15,000 – 

$20,000 

$10,875 – 

$50,380 

474 

We Sell Restaurants 

Restaurant sales services 

Aug. 

2022 

$49,750 

$70,625 – 

$105,400 

35 

Weed Man 

Lawn care 

Oct. 

2022 

$60,000 

$69,490 – 

$86,550 

343 


Real estate 

Sep. 

2022 

$25,000 

$62,500 – 

$326,200 

482 

WOW 1 DAY PAINTING 

Painting 

May 

2022 

$50,000 – 

$150,000 

$63,500 – 

$134,200 

80 

YESCO 

Young Rembrandts 

March 

2022 

$60,000 

$64,300 – 

$390,000 

101 


Desc 

Nov. 

2022 

$40,000 

$45,455 – 

$53,235 

55 



IS IT WISE TO BUY A FRANCHISE 

IN A DOWNTURNED ECONOMY? 

A new wave of franchise owners is expected in 2023 

Those with an entrepreneurial spirit 

often seek to indulge their passion 

through business ownership. And 

franchising can be very promising for those 

who haven’t started a business. But, it is 

important to look before you leap. Do your due 

diligence and compare opportunities before 

making an investment. Your new business 

should ignite your passion and fit your skills, 

interests, lifestyle, and financial goals. 

During the 2008 recession and the 

2020 Covid-19 pandemic, many employees 

experienced layoffs or chose to leave corporate 

America to start their own businesses. 

Combining their corporate backgrounds and 

professional skills with a franchise’s proven 

system and support proved to be a winning 

combination for many. Entrepreneurship comes 

with some risks, particularly when facing a 

possible recession. However, in 2023, a new 

wave of eager franchisees is expected to capitalize 

on exciting new business opportunities. 1 

FINDING THE BEST RECESSION-PROOF 

FRANCHISE FOR YOU 

Hundreds of franchises claim to be “the best.” 

So, how can you weed through the noise to 

find the right franchise fit for you? Franchise 

Business Review surveyed 36,460 franchise 

owners representing over 365 leading franchise 

brands to determine the award winners 

on our 2023 Top Recession-Proof Franchises 

list. The franchises on this year’s list not only 

have outstanding franchisee satisfaction 

ratings, as reported by the franchise owners 

themselves, but they also demonstrate a strong 

potential to outperform their competitors 

during challenging economic times. 

1. Forbes: Franchising Trends To Be On The Lookout 

For In 2023 

Kitchen Tune-Up franchise owners Kamal and Joti Bulsara. 

Our recession-proof list is a great place to 

start your exploration into franchising! Here 

are some key things to focus on during your 

research when comparing franchise opportunities, 

speaking with franchise owners, and 

interviewing the franchisor. 

PROFITABILITY AND BENCH STRENGTH 

More aspiring entrepreneurs are looking 

for resilient business opportunities that offer 

substantial returns. If you are interested in 

buying a business, the profitability potential 

of that business is likely one of your greatest 

concerns. Estimating a business’s financial 

potential can be nuanced. Luckily, there 

are resources to turn to for evidence of past 

profits that can help you forecast your profit 

potential: Inspect item 19 of the Franchise 

Disclosure Document (FDD) closely and 

speak with other franchise owners about how 

long it took to become profitable and their 

long-term profitability. 

Although labor shortages and supply 

chain challenges continue to impact the profit 

margins of many businesses, a franchisor may 

be able to negotiate better prices for supplies 

and materials due to their larger purchasing 

power and established vendor relationships. 

This strengthens the entire system and can 

help lower costs and increase profit margins 

for franchise owners. 




IN-DEMAND PRODUCTS AND SERVICES 

Franchising has historically performed well 

across all sectors despite economic volatility. 

However, some tend to be more recessionresistant 

than others. “Franchises in the 

need-to-have, rather than the nice-to-have, 

segments are more likely to fare well during a 

recession,” said Eric Stites, CEO of Franchise 

Business Review. “The products and services 

consumers are less likely to cut back on during 

a downturn include childcare, education, 

elder services, pet services, home repair, 

business services—even restaurant franchises. 

Americans love to dine out. That’s not going 

to change anytime soon. In response to recessions 

and the pandemic, many restaurants 

have developed new models to serve diners 

better thanks to delivery, curbside pickup, and 

additional drive-through capacities. Look for 

a franchise that offers in-demand products or 

services that can be agile and innovative in 

response to changing market conditions.” 

FRANCHISOR GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT 

One of the biggest reasons people turn to 

franchising rather than “going it alone” is the 

stability a franchise system can offer. Most 

franchisors provide training and ongoing support 

to their franchisees. Franchisor support 

can be especially valuable during an economic 

downturn when business owners may need 

to adapt their operations to changing market 

conditions. How responsive is the franchise 

in question to market changes, supply chain 

challenges, and unexpected hurdles? Be sure 

to ask the franchisees if the initial training and 

support were sufficient, how much ongoing 

training and support is provided, and if they 

can rely on their franchisors for guidance 

and support during challenging times. When 

speaking with the franchisor, ask for examples 

of their responsiveness to unanticipated challenges 

and how they support franchise owners 

during challenging economic times. 

We invite you to explore the award-winning 

franchises on our Top Recession-Proof List as 

part of your due diligence. ■ 

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their healthcare choices. 

Our retail franchise business model provides 

franchisees with built-in advantages. 

DAN CALDICOTT 

HomeWell Care Services 

Natick, Massachusetts 


70 Employees 

Dan Caldicott and his wife were at a transition 

point in their careers and considering what they 

wanted to do in the second half of their lives. 

“We had many skills that easily would easily 

translate into owning and operating a franchise, 

but we’re not natural-born risk-takers or 

entrepreneurs. So, we needed a business model 

to follow to gain the confidence to become 

business owners. Integrity was at the top of our 

criteria list. It is the starting point for all things. 

Communication was second—it fuels progress. 

Opportunity was third. So we went to work 

conducting our due diligence.” 

“The FBR website provided a 30,000-foot 

view to assess and compare opportunities and 

allowed us to dig deeper into the finer data 

points. Franchisee satisfaction also played a big 

role in our research. HomeWell Care Services 

consistently checked all the boxes!” 

“We also loved the new leadership team and 

resources that HomeWell had put in place. We 

get lots of direct support from the corporate 

team. We have a wealth of tools at our fingertips. 

We have a dedicated Franchise Business Coach 

and a family of fellow franchisees.” 

“As a HomeWell franchisee, I love helping 

people in need, guiding them, educating them, 

solving their challenges, and giving them a path 

forward. We connect on big important things like 

health, family, and what it means to be happy. 

Nothing compares to that.” 

Learn more: anylabtestnow.com/franchise 

For more information on HomeWell Care Services 


• Call: (817) 916-8904 

• Email: franchising@homewellcares.com 

• Visit: homewellfranchising.com 

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RECESSION- 

PROOF 

FRANCHISES 





Fast casual 

Ace Handyman Services 

Home improvement services 

* ActionCOACH 

Business coaching 

Survey 

Date 

Jan. 


Sep. 

2022 

Oct. 

2022 

Jan. 


Cash 

Requirement 

$100,000 

$250,000 – 

$500,000 

$75,000 – 

$150,000 

$75,000 – 

$150,000 

Investment 

Range 

$281,124 – 

$461,370 

$276,000 - 

$1,469,554 

$112,577 – 

$159,097 

$52,000 – 

$150,000 

Total 

Units 

104 

1,913 

320 

1,332 


Commercial hygiene service 

Feb. 


$50,000 

$54,984 – 

$160,900 

272 

* Alphagraphics 

Advertising & sales services 

Aug. 

2022 

$100,000 

$281,500 – 

$389,450 

259 

“My Franchisor helped 

me find the best location 

and most effective store 

model. They designed 

a beautiful business 

for me!” 

– A&W Restaurants Franchisee 


Early childhood development 

Anago Cleaning Systems 


* Any Lab Test Now 

Lab testing services 

Aroma Joe’s 

Beverages 



* Bahama Buck’s 

Ice cream, yogurt, frozen treats 

April 


June 

2022 

July 

2022 

May 

2022 

Jan. 


April 

2022 

$40,000 – 

$100,000 

$219,000 – 

$339,000 

$90,000 

$175,000 

$100,000 

$100,000 – 

$600,000 

$32,800 – 

$65,600 

$219,000 – 

$339,000 

$133,900 – 

$227,900 

$494,388 – 

$1,248,236 

$87,700 – 

$159,650 

$445,000 – 

$1,180,000 

134 

1,791 

223 

101 

188 

118 

Ben & Jerry’s 

Ice cream, yogurt, frozen treats 

Nov. 

2021 

$100,000 

$152,200 – 

$546,800 

573 

“The training I received 

was amazing—from 

product knowledge, 

installation, consulting, 

marketing, sales... 

They really set us up 

for success!” 

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate 

Real estate 

BIGGBY COFFEE 

Beverages 


Swim lessons 

* Budget Blinds 

Custom blinds and window coverings 

* CarePatrol 


Jan. 


Sep. 

2022 

Feb. 

2022 

Jan. 


Sep. 

2022 

$50,000 – 

$100,000 

N/A 

$100,000 

$64,950 

$50,000 

$113,920 – 

$455,000 

$276,000 – 

$439,000 

$93,700 – 

$125,850 

$110,140 – 

$230,870 

$43,620 – 

$103,620 

379 

300 

226 

1,150 

150 

– Budget Blinds Franchisee 


Painting 

April 

2022 

$80,000 

$90,750 – 

$188,900 

367 

* Checkers & Rally’s 


Aug. 

2022 

$250,000 

$790,797 – 

$2,368,316 

834 

* Christian Brothers Automotive 

Automotive repair 

Oct. 

2022 

$85,000 

$520,250 – 

$640,400 

270 


Wedding & event services 

Oct. 

2022 

$50,000 

$67,270 – 

$81,250 

109 


Wildlife control & removal 

March 

2022 

$8,075 – 

$52,075 

$63,525 – 

$169,525 

135 




Culver’s 


Dogtopia 

Dog daycare & boarding 

Aug. 

2022 

March 

2022 

$500,000 – 

$750,000 

$300,000 

$2,398,000 – 

$5,432,000 

$780,104 – 

$1,469,845 

837 

254 


Survey 

Date 

Cash 

Requirement 

Investment 

Range 

Total 

Units 


Real estate 

April 

2022 

$35,690 – 

$43,092 

$91,690 – 

$423,592 

289 



Sep. 

2022 

$25,000 – 

$50,000 

$49,950 – 

$84,000 

130 

* Express Employment Professionals 

Staffing solutions 

July 

2022 

$40,000 

$150,000 – 

$250,000 

900 

* FASTSIGNS 


Sep. 

2022 

$80,000 

$233,555 – 

$307,308 

766 

* Fibrenew 

Leather & vinyl repair services 

Sep. 

2022 

$15,000 

$89,000 – 

$109,000 

305 

Freedom Boat Club 

Members only boat club 

Oct. 

2022 

$50,000 

$222,500 – 

$500,500 

362 

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers 

Physical therapy centers 

Glass Doctor 

Glass repair & replacement 

Goldfish Swim School 

Swim lessons 

Good Feet Worldwide 

Arch support experts 


Home window services 

Nov. 

2021 

Oct. 

2022 

June 

2022 

April 

2022 

Jan. 


$120,000 

$50,000 

$600,000 

$50,000 

$50,000 

$180,750 – 

$473,000 

$158,200 – 

$300,400 

$1,355,283 – 

$3,266,858 

$117,000 – 

$348,000 

$100,050 – 

$122,055 

517 

186 

145 

73 

144 

“Every year has brought 

new innovations, which 

contributes to the 

development of all 

our businesses.” 

– Fibrenew Franchisee 


Mold remediation 

Jan. 

2022 

$120,000 

$84,095- 

$163,570 

221 

Heaven’s Best Carpet/Upholstery Cleaning 

Carpet & upholstery cleaning 

Feb. 


$25,900 

$41,900 - 

$110,000 

447 

* HomeVestors of America, Inc. 

Realty renovation 

July 

2022 

$80,000 

$80,000 – 

$456,250 

1,100 

Huntington Learning Center 

Tutoring services 

Oct. 

2022 

$110,000 

$148,017 – 

$263,072 

277 


Full services sushi 

Junk King 

Junk removal 


Camping services 


Real estate 

* Kitchen Tune-Up 

Remodeling services 

* Kona Ice 

Frozen treats 


Children’s retailer 

July 

2022 

Oct. 

2022 

Aug. 

2022 

Jan. 


Jan. 


July 

2022 

Feb. 

2022 

N/A 

$50,000 - 

$75,000 

$500,000 – 

$3,000,000 

$150,000 

$50,000 – 

$100,000 

$20,000 – 

$25,000 

$125,000 

$20,749- 

$331,732 

$89,000 - 

$175,000 

$30,250 – 

$9,172,925 

$183,230 – 

$336,980 

$129,930 – 

$188,850 

$149,995 – 

$189,300 

$177,991 – 

$373,514 

879 

147 

530 

1,122 

271 

1,526 

89 

“I didn’t start out with 

a lot of experience, but 

their in-depth training 

and technology help 

me accurately value 

properties and price 

rehabilitation projects 

for my clients.” 

– HomeVestors of America Franchisee 

* Mathnasium 

Math learning center 

April 

2022 

$112,000 

$112,860 – 

$149,155 

1,122 


Bathroom & kitchen remodeling 

Dec. 

2022 

$85,000 

$84,500 – 

$180,000 

172 

Molly Maid 

Cleaning services 

Oct. 

2022 

$65,000 

$127,200 – 

$184,450 

504 



RECESSION- 

PROOF 

FRANCHISES 


Mr. Appliance 

Appliance repair 

Mr. Electric 

Electrical services 

Mr. Handyman 

Home repair services 

NextHome 

Real estate 

Survey 

Date 

Oct. 

2022 

Oct. 

2022 

Oct. 

2022 

Sep. 

2022 

Cash 

Requirement 

$85,000 

$50,000 

$50,000 

$4,500 – 

$8,750 

Investment 

Range 

$78,925 – 

$157,640 

$107,900 – 

$244,500 

$117,500 – 

$154,100 

$16,250 – 

$220,345 

Total 

Units 

368 

221 

322 

608 


Senior care advisors 

Nov. 

2022 

$40,000 

$64,890 – 

$109,590 

125 

Office Pride 


Sep. 

2022 

N/A 

$70,900 – 

$117,700 

145 

“After looking at a number 

of opportunities, Office 

Pride’s culture, scalability, 

and multiple revenue 

streams won me over!” 

– Office Pride Franchisee 

Orangetheory Fitness 

Fitness club 


Pest control 

Penn Station East Coast Subs 


Pet Supplies Plus 

Pet retailer 


Pool supplies retailer 

Oct. 

2022 

Sep. 

2022 

Oct. 

2022 

Oct. 

2022 

Oct. 

2022 

$150,000 

$75,000- 

$250,000 

$300,000 

$200,000 

$150,000 

$657,542 – 

$2,105,322 

$84,975 – 

$231,200 

$365,361 – 

$696,630 

$454,870 – 

$1,524,200 

$400,000 – 

$500,000 

1642 

800 

320 

676 

275 



Jan. 

2022 

$90,000 

$274,000 – 

$542,000 

110 

Planet Fitness 

Fitness club 

Feb. 


$1,500,000 

$1,625,600 – 

$4,921,000 

2,644 


Pool building services 

Feb. 


$50,000 

$48,000 – 

$107,500 

129 

* PuroClean 

Property emergency repair services 

Oct. 

2022 

$55,000 

$88,755 – 

$231,655 

351 

“I love having the flexibility 

to choose the projects 

I want based on my 

territory and interests.” 

Real Property Management 

Residential property management 


Real estate 

Rhea Lana’s 


Oct. 

2022 

March 

2022 

Jan. 


$50,000 

$15,000 – 

$22,000 

$13,500 – 

$16,500 

$99,392 – 

$146,542 

$44,000 – 

$223,000 

$22,600 – 

$32,000 

378 

318 

108 

– Premier Pools & Spas Franchisee 

Right at Home 


April 

2022 

$150,000 

$87,569 – 

$156,944 

705 

School of Rock 

Music school 

Nov. 

2022 

$150,000 

$395,800 – 

$537,400 

331 


Youth sports academy 

March 

2022 

$75,000 – 

$100,000 

$30,800 – 

$89,750 

3 

* Snap-on Tools 

Professional tools & franchise 

Aug. 

2022 

$44,121 – 

$64,636 

$201,433 – 

$465,436 

4,512 


Youth sports 

June 

2022 

$20,000 

$43,000 – 

$55,300 

303 





Salon suites 


Real estate 

Nov. 

2022 

Jan. 


$500,000 

$63,650 – 

$206,000 

$545,476.33 

– $1,737,517 

$194,650 – 

$627,000 

668 

801 


Survey 

Date 

Cash 

Requirement 

Investment 

Range 

Total 

Units 

* Spherion 

Staffing and recruiting 

July 

2022 

$150,000 

$153,025 – 

$347,475 

165 

Stretch Zone 

Professional stretching services 

Oct. 

2022 

$55,475 – 

$150,000 

$107,000 – 

$209,000 

258 


Bookkeeping services 



TeamLogic IT 

IT services 

TGI Fridays 


* The Entrepreneur’s Source 

Career ownership coaching 

The Goddard School 


June 

2022 

May 

2022 

Feb. 

2022 

Jan. 

2022 

Feb. 


Oct. 

2022 

$100,000 

$25,000 – 

$90,000 

$60,000 

N/A 

$100,000 

$250,000 

$74,570 – 

$98,190 

$47,718 – 

$185,833 

$110,918 – 

$142,709 

$605,000 – 

$855,000 

$117,600 – 

$125,900 

$818,300 – 

$1,090,100 

97 

450 

265 

18 

163 

603 

“TWO MEN AND A TRUCK 

helped me bring in leads 

and get the phones 

ringing. That rise in 

demand quickly grew 

my business from two 

employees to 20.” 

– TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Franchisee 

* The Joint 

Chiropractic 

Jan. 

2022 

$150,000 

$215,297 – 

$487,997 

867 



March 


$150,000 

$500,000 – 

$650,000 

344 

The Wendy’s Company 


July 

2022 

$500,000 

$330,000 – 

$3,700,000 

7,016 

Tropical Smoothie Cafe 


Oct. 

2022 

$125,000 

$296,500 – 

$661,500 

1,099 

* Two Men and A Truck 

Moving services 

March 


$80,000 – 

$150,000 

$105,000 – 

$435,600 

424 

* Unishippers 


Jan. 


$40,000 – 

$100,000 

$44,565 – 

$233,300 

386 


Real estate 

Oct. 

2022 

$15,000 – 

$20,000 

$10,875 – 

$50,380 

474 



Oct. 

2022 

$59,950 

$123,660 – 

$154,425 

718 

Wayback Burgers 


Weed Man 

Lawn care 


Real estate 

Wetzel’s Pretzels 



Nature retailer 

Wingstop 


Wireless Zone 

Technology services 

Oct. 

2022 

Oct. 

2022 

Sep. 

2022 

Sep. 

2022 

Oct. 

2022 

Nov. 

2022 

Jan. 


$200,000 

$60,000 

$25,000 

$50,000 – 

$100,000 

$40,000 – 

$50,000 

$600,000 

$175,000 

$209,000 – 

$633,000 

$69,490 – 

$86,550 

$62,500 – 

$326,200 

$167,900 – 

$683,650 

$209,425 – 

$350,037 

$347,600 – 

$759,100 

$160,000 – 

$414,500 

157 

343 

482 

367 

356 

1,959 

433 

“I chose Wild Birds 

Unlimited because of its 

strong business model, 

excellent products, robust 

support infrastructure, 

and focus on nature and 

wildlife conservation.” 

– Wild Birds Unlimited Franchisee 

YESCO 


March 

2022 

$60,000 

$64,300 – 

$390,000 

101 

Zaxby’s 


Sep. 

2022 

$500,000 

$501,700 – 

$950,200 

1,057 



Michelle Rankine, PhD 

Right at Home 

Lewisville, TX 

Franchise owners since 2013 | 120 Employees 

Before owning her franchise, Michelle 

Rankine spent ten years in various leadership 

roles in sports management and education, 

including working for Purdue University, 

the United States Olympic Committee, the 

University of Denver, the New York Jets, Nike, 

the Big Ten Conference, Sun Belt Conference, 

and NCAA. She has extensive experience 

leading and mentoring teams to maximize 

group performance. She was instrumental 

in creating the first-ever competition that 

combines Paralympic and Olympic Judo 

Athletes. She also helped develop a highperformance 

plan for increasing the country’s 

sports pipeline. 

“One day, while completing my doctoral 

degree, I saw an advertisement for the Right 

at Home franchise. The ad hit home because 

my family was in the process of caring for 

my paraplegic brother after a terrible car 

accident in 2011. The experience of having 

to source additional in-home healthcare 

and support for him opened my eyes to the 

need for experienced and well-equipped 

healthcare professionals.” 

“I knew I wanted to be a business owner, 

and I wanted a proven business model to 

follow—one with a great mission. Right At 

Home had it all! I found a team of fantastic 

leadership, staff, and owners to help mitigate 

the risks and challenges of being a business 

owner.” 

Initially, Michelle considered five different 

franchises. “This was my first significant 

investment, and I wanted to ensure I had 

all the information before making a final 

decision. My top criteria were thorough 

and effective training, the culture of the 

organization, and its financial strength. 

I used FBR’s website and its top franchise 

lists as part of my due diligence,” she said. 

“I downloaded all the franchise reports from 

the website. Franchisee satisfaction played 

a significant role in my decision-making. 

I wanted to ensure other owners were 

satisfied with their purchase.” 

“I asked several Right at Home franchise 

owners: Would you purchase this franchise 

again? Has it been profitable? Did you 

feel prepared to run the business after the 

training? What is one thing you wish you 

had known before starting the business?” 

When it was time to speak with the 

franchisor, Michelle’s questions focused on 

culture, vision, mission, and values. “All these 

things make for a successful business,” she 

said. “Some of the critical questions I asked 

were: What is the company’s vision over the 

next ten years? How do they maintain culture 

with growth? What does franchisee support 

look like? What type of coaching and career 

development opportunities are available for 

staff? What is the success rate of the average 

new franchisee? Has the franchise conducted 

any market studies on the territory I would 

be responsible for to ensure my success?” 

“Once I started, my biggest challenge 

was planning and setting up my personal 

franchise’s framework for success. I wanted 

to create an office culture that fosters the 

ability to improve the lives of those we serve. 

I surrounded myself with other local business 

owners and Right at Home corporate 

support to overcome these challenges. Their 

knowledge and insights helped to guide me 

on my entrepreneurial journey and develop 

a stellar franchise.” 

“I’ve always thought of myself as 

introverted, so I needed help mastering 

the face-to-face marketing aspect of this 

business. My franchise business coach 

recognized opportunities for growth and 

started one-on-one personal training 

sessions with me. My franchise supports 

and encourages success through its unique 

culture and marketing. It truly exemplifies 

being in business for yourself but not by 

yourself. Support is an actionable item 

for Right at Home. My coach flew all the 

way from Nebraska to Texas to share best 

To learn more about the Right at Home 


• Call: 866-350-9770 

• Email: franchising@rightathome.net 

• Visit: rightathomefranchise.com 

practices and walk me through the process 

of face-to-face marketing and cold calls. 

Her guidance and encouragement gave me 

the confidence to be a strong-minded and 

successful businesswoman.” 

“Right At Home takes their franchisee’s 

suggestions very seriously. The Franchise 

Satisfaction Surveys are sent out yearly. 

I always make it a point to participate in the 

surveys, and I believe the franchisor values 

my feedback. They see franchisee feedback 

as action items to prioritize. Right At Home 

cares about its franchisees and wants to 

ensure they are happy and successful!” 

“My franchise truly exemplifies being in 

business for yourself but not by yourself. 

I had in-person training with my own Right 

at Home business coach who helped me 

better understand the brand and gain the 

confidence to be a strong-minded, successful 

businesswoman.” 

“I am passionate about helping those 

who can’t help themselves. My favorite 

thing about what I do is to bring my clients 

light during their darkest moments. I love 

providing care and support in a dignified 

manner that empowers our clients!” 

“Every day is about wins and losses. 

The journey is fluid. My advice to future 

franchise owners would be to learn to be 

comfortable with being uncomfortable. 

Be open to new things and ideas, and be 

willing to do the research.” 

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TOP 200 

FRANCHISES 

Today’s leading brands based on FBR’s owner satisfaction data. 

Each year Franchise Business Review recognizes the Top 200 Franchises in the U.S. and Canada for excellence 

in achieving high franchisee satisfaction. Many of the brands listed below also make it onto our category specific 

awards lists that are featured throughout the year in this quarterly report and on our website. 

Full Satisfaction Reports are available at FranchiseBusinessReview.com. 

ADVERTISING & SALES 


* Our Town America 

TAPinto.net 

Town Money Saver 

Discovery Map International 

AUTOMOTIVE 

* Christian Brothers Automotive 

Auto Appraisal Network 

* Snap-on Tools 

Tint World 

Ziebart 

Moran Family of Brands 

RNR Tire Express 

BUSINESS SERVICES 

* FASTSIGNS 

* Express Employment Professionals 

We Sell Restaurants 

* Spherion 

* ActionCOACH 

* Sandler Training 

Crestcom 

Network in Action 

Unishippers 


NEXTAFF 

YESCO 

* The Entrepreneur’s Source 

Alphagraphics 

FranNet 

AtWork Group 

* InXpress 

CHILD SERVICES 







TGA Premier Sports 

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 

Anago Cleaning Systems 


* 360clean 

* PuroClean 

* Image One 

Molly Maid 

Office Pride 


* The Maids 

Stratus Building Solutions 

EDUCATION 



The Goddard School 

* Mathnasium 

Creative World School 

School of Rock 

Huntington Learning Center 

FINANCIAL & TAX 

* Payroll Vault 

We Insure 


* ATAX 

FITNESS 

Planet Fitness 

Orangetheory Fitness 

30-Minute Hit 

FOOD & BEVERAGE 

* Kona Ice 

Culver’s 

Wetzel’s Pretzels 

Pizza Ranch 

Nothing Bundt Cakes 

Penn Station East Coast Subs 

Tropical Smoothie Cafe 

The Wendy’s Company 




TGI Fridays 

* Bahama Buck’s 

Wingstop 

LaRosa’s Pizzeria 

BIGGBY COFFEE 

Ellianos Coffee Company 

* Checkers & Rally’s 

* The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Company 

Slim Chickens 

Zaxby’s 

Ben & Jerry’s 

Aroma Joe’s 

Acai Express 

* Chicken Salad Chick 

Wayback Burgers 


FOOD & BEVERAGE (CONT.) 

Wings Etc. 

Kolache Factory 

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux 

The Human Bean 

* East Coast Wings + Grill 

Teriyaki Madness 

Donatos Pizza 

HEALTH & PERSONAL SERVICES 


Fastest Labs 

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers 

Palm Beach Tan 

* The Joint 

* Any Lab Test Now 

Stretch Zone 

QC Kinetix 


Hammer & Nails 

Blo Blow Dry Bar 

HOME SERVICES 


* DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen 


Surface Specialists Systems 

Mr. Handyman 


Dryer Vent Squad 

The Brothers that just do Gutters 

* Kitchen Solvers 

ACE Handyman Services 


Granite Garage Floors 

WOW 1 DAY PAINTING 

USA Insulation 

Mr. Appliance 

Mr. Electric 

Premier Pool Service 

Mr. Rooter Plumbing 

Storm Guard 

Go Mini’s 

PET SERVICES 

Dogtopia 

Pet Supplies Plus 

Hounds Town USA 

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel 

Scenthound 

REAL ESTATE 

NextHome 



* New Again Houses 



Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate 


Coldwell Banker 


Century 21 Real Estate 

HomeSmart 

JPAR Real Estate 

* HomeVestors of America 

ERA 

Real Property Management 

Epcon Communities 

PropertyGuys.com 

RECREATION 

American Poolplayers Association 

Freedom Boat Club 



Goldfish Swim School 

Aqua-Tots 

* Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park 


RETAIL 

Rhea Lana’s 



Good Feet Worldwide 


Verlo Mattress 

Your CBD Store 

Just Between Friends 

SENIOR CARE 


* A Place At Home 

SYNERGY HomeCare 

Right at Home 




SENIOR CARE (CONT.) 

* CarePatrol 

Griswold Home Care 

* HomeWell Care Services 

* Caring Senior Service 

SERVICES 

* TWO MEN AND A TRUCK 

* Fibrenew 

Weed Man 

Card My Yard 

Fish Window Cleaning 

GrassRoots Turf 

EverLine Coatings and Services 

New Creations 


LIME Painting 

* The Glass Guru 


Glass Doctor 

Junk King 


College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving 

Junkluggers 

Truly Nolen of America 

Concrete Craft 

Mobility Plus 

PIRTEK 

NaturaLawn of America 

TECHNOLOGY 

TeamLogic IT 

Wireless Zone 

TRAVEL SERVICES 



* Full Satisfaction Report Available 

at FranchiseBusinessReview.com 

To check out 

the complete 

list and details 

for our Top 200 

winners scan 

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SERVICES 

Orkin 

Investment Range: $84,975 – $231,200 

Cash Required: $75,000 

Total Units: 425 

With Orkin, you can start your own business in 

a growing market by taking advantage of one 

of Orkin’s many franchise opportunities. You’ll 

immediately benefit from the power of the Orkin 

brand and our more than 100 years of experience 

offering successful service to residential, 

commercial, and industrial customers. If you have 

at least three years of management experience in 

the pest control field; a desire to work with some 

of the best pest management professionals in 

the business; and are willing to invest in the most 

recognized brand in the industry, please consider 

joining the Orkin franchise team. 

For more information on Orkin franchise 

opportunities, call (404) 888-2875, email 

kcronin@rollins.com or visit www.orkin.com/ 

franchise. 

SERVICES 

Snap-on Tools 



Total Units: 4,512 

Snap-on Tools is a U.S.-based global company 

headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin and has 

been named Entrepreneur’s top tool franchise for 

over 10 years, has been recognized by Franchise 

Business Review as a Recession-Proof Franchise, 

and is a member of the elite Franchise Business 

Review Hall of Fame. Snap-on Tools, as the 

leading innovator, manufacturer, and marketer of 

high-end tools and equipment for professionals, 

powered through the health and economic 

challenges of the pandemic and continued to 

serve its loyal customers, as it has throughout its 

100+ years of existence. Snap-on Tools is a proud 

member of Vetfran and in 2022 was named 

the #1 Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur 

Magazine. 

For more information on Snap-on Tools 

franchise opportunities, call 877-476-2766 

or visit snaponfranchise.com. 




STACY COOK 

Class 101 

Norman, OK, Prosper/Frisco, TX 


8 Employees 

Stacy and Rennie Cook run two Class 101 

franchise locations. Rennie holds B.S. and M.Ed. 

degrees in Education from the University of 

Oklahoma and opened his first franchise in 2018. 

Stacy holds a Master’s in Industrial Engineering 

and worked as the Director of IT at the Federal 

Aviation Administration and a restaurant group. 

She joined Rennie in franchise ownership in 2021. 

“We were considering all options of 

business ownership, including starting our own 

independent company,” Stacy said. “But franchise 

ownership appealed to us because it comes with 

a proven system, training, and support to help 

owners get ramped up without reinventing the 

wheel.” 

“We conducted much of our research on FBR’s 

website. The data and reports were extremely 

helpful in understanding and comparing the 

various franchises, which ultimately led to direct 

contact with Class 101.” 

“It was especially important for us to visit 

the corporate office to understand the systems, 

support, and leadership. We also spoke with 

franchise owners to get their insights on what it 

would take to be a successful franchise owner.” 

“This is my true calling! We have helped 

students get into highly-selective schools with 

amazing scholarships and those who decide to 

start at a community college before taking the 

leap to a university. In every instance, we are 

able to help navigate the best path for success 

for each individual student.” 

For more information on the Class 101 franchise 

opportunity: 

• Visit: www.class101franchise.com 

• Email: letstalk@class101.com 

• Call: 817-271-2905 


Brand Recognition 

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established customer bases already built in. 

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the advantage of being part of a large and 

successful franchise system. 

Proven Business Model 

Franchising is a multi-billion dollar global industry, 

and it shows no signs of slowing down. Why? 

Because it’s proven to be a very successful 

business model. 

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Let’s face it, starting any business is risky. 

That being said, the risk is lower when 

opening a franchise because you’re buying 

into a time-tested business system. 

ADVANTAGES 

OF FRANCHISING 

Buying Power 

A network of franchises has the opportunity 

to purchase goods at a deep discount by 

buying in bulk. The franchisor can use the 

size of its network to negotiate deals that 

every franchisee benefits from. A lower cost 

of goods lowers the overall operation costs 

of the franchise. 

Business Assistance 

Franchises will share financial metrics, best 

practices, and other proprietary information 

to help you operate a more successful 

business. FBR’s top-rated brands are 

recognized for the outstanding support they 

provide their franchisees. 

Bigger Profits 

In general, franchises see higher profits than 

independently established businesses. Most 

franchises have recognizable brands that 

bring customers in droves. This often results 

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SERVICES 

SPORTS & RECREATION 

Storm Guard 




Storm Guard is the most trusted name in roofing 

and construction franchises in the United States. 

Too often, building contractors act like “storm 

chasers” – traveling to communities in need, 

working for a short time, and leaving. They are 

not committed, local providers, leading to lowquality 

work and price gouging. When they move 

on, their customers are left without a warranty. 

As locally owned locations, we understand the 

importance of offering quality work at a fair 

price. Storm Guard franchisees benefit from 

industry-leading training, supplier relationships, 

storm-tracking and drone technology, systems for 

sales, production, and invoicing, and a supportive 

network of other owners. 

For more information on Storm Guard franchise 

opportunities, call 415-570-9470, email 

jnorth@stormguardrc.com or visit franchise. 

stormguardrc.com. 





British Swim School is dedicated to providing all 

children the opportunity to learn how to swim, 

focusing first on the skills needed to survive 

a water accident before moving on to stroke 

development, utilizing fun and gentle techniques 

taught by experienced instructors. We rent 

underutilized pools from fitness centers, hotels, 

and retirement communities, so there are no 

costs for buildout, maintenance, or upkeep. As 

a franchise owner, you never have to get wet or 

teach a lesson (unless you want to!). You’ll also 

have the support of well-known Buzz Franchise 

Brands, the parent company of British Swim 

School. 

For more information on British Swim School 

franchise opportunities, call 844-794-6249, 

email franchising@britishswimschool.com, or 

visit www.britishswimschoolfranchise.com. 

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NATALIE WATTS 

A Place at Home 

Little Rock, AR, and Hot Springs, AR 


77 Employees 

Natalie Watts spent over 19 years in the 

telecommunications industry in sales leadership 

roles before opening her first A Place at Home 

franchise in 2019. 

“I wanted to start my own business, and 

I decided on a franchise because I wanted the 

structure, support, and knowledge that an 

established brand can provide. I worked with a 

franchise consultant and explored many 

industries before narrowing it down to home care. 

We used all available tools, including FBR’s top 

franchise lists and franchisee satisfaction reports.” 

“After going through the discovery process 

with two home care companies and speaking 

with many franchise owners, we chose A Place 

At Home. Not only did their corporate structure 

and core values align with mine, but I also had a 

comfortable connection with the founders of A 

Place At Home.” 

“I opened A Place At Home in Little Rock in 

August 2019. It took six weeks to get our first 

clients. That felt like a lifetime. But once my 

first clients were onboarded, I realized that the 

relationship established with each client and 

their families is what mattered most.” 

“I couldn’t be more proud of my team. A Place At 

Home, Little Rock, has been recognized nationally 

by Home Care Pulse as both Provider of Choice and 

Employer of Choice in 2022 and 2023.” 

“Today, we are in the process of expanding our 

territory into Hot Springs, Arkansas! We aim to be 

open and offering services to those in need this 

summer.” 

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Real Estate 

Entrepreneur 

with a Professional 

House Flipping Franchise 

For more information on the A Place At Home 


• Visit: APlaceAtHomeFranchise.com/FBR 

• Email: mitch.benson@aplaceathome.com 

• Call: 402-957-0048 

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HEALTH & WELLNESS 

Prime IV Hydration and Wellness 




Prime IV Hydration and Wellness provides 

treatments through IV therapy to help alleviate 

the symptoms of various conditions—from 

headaches and fatigue to allergies and immunity. 

Franchise owners enjoy low overhead and 

minimal staffing requirements while benefiting 

from a proven business model. Franchisees 

oversee a highly trained and self-sufficient 

medical staff of as little as two people who run 

the daily operations of the business. This is 

your chance to get in on the ground floor of this 

exciting new franchise opportunity. 

For more information on Prime IV franchise 

opportunities, call 719-205-4034, 

email sneary@primeivhydration.com, 

or visit primeivhydration.com/franchising. 

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SERVICES 

Mosquito Squad 




Mosquito Squad is a leader in the mosquito 

control industry and offers recurring revenue 

streams, a simple operational model, and a 

substantial ROI for franchise owners! 

Take advantage of affordable startup costs, low 

overhead, no royalty fees for the first 12 months, 

and large protected territories. 

No pest control industry experience is 

required to succeed with Mosquito Squad! Get 

comprehensive training and support from expert 

business coaches and a full marketing team to 

handle leads and generate new customers. 

Become a franchise owner with Mosquito Squad 

today and join one of the highest-performing 

franchises in satisfaction, expertise, and owner 

results. 

For more information on Mosquito Squad 


Email: kimberly.diaz@authoritybrands.com 

Visit: mosquitosquad.com/franchising 


# 

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Fastest 

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Average Annual Sales: 2.6 million* 

*Average of all territories after 4 years 

$78.3 Billion Dollar Industry* 

*IBIS December 2021 U.S. Janitorial Services Report 

“Would I do it over? Probably three more times.” 

- Michael Seiler, Master Franchisor, New Orleans 

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FBR Q2 2023

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