| A franchise is a license to use a trademark in | | | | is $29,292 - $55,374. |
| exchange for payment of fees or royalties and | | | | Mathnasium is a learning center that focuses purely on |
| involves some material assistance from the trademark | | | | improving students math skills. The capital requirement |
| owner. The typical business franchise provides the | | | | to invest is $41,000 - $65,200. |
| franchisee with a complete operating system that | | | | Vendstar vending machine sells to individuals who are |
| includes all of the systems, techniques, practices and | | | | interested in business opportunities. The capital |
| sometimes equipment that the franchisee needs to get | | | | requirement needed to invest is $2,500 - $25,000 |
| up and running and continue running. Usually, the | | | | depending on how many machines you want to own |
| franchisor also provides a marketing program and | | | | and operate. |
| other support services. | | | | Ace Hardware has been in business for over eight |
| Franchise businesses account for about one third of | | | | decades and is still on the hot list of franchise |
| total retail sales in the United States, 10% of all fulltime | | | | opportunities. The capital requirement needed to invest |
| businesses with employees, and franchises provide | | | | is $150,000. |
| employment to over 7 million Americans. The average | | | | Protect Painters provides painting services to |
| investment, before real estate expenses in over 75% | | | | residential and light commercial customers. The capital |
| of franchises, is less than $250,000. For this reason | | | | requirement needed to invest is $38,000 - $44,250. |
| alone, franchises are appealing to many entrepreneurs. | | | | Discount Boxes, Inc. supplies moving supplies and |
| There are a few franchises that are new, | | | | boxes to people who are moving. The capital |
| up-and-coming and are hot in the franchise offerings | | | | requirement needed to invest is $15,000. |
| right now. | | | | Clix is a unique retail portrait and on-location digital |
| Health Career Agents provides healthcare providers | | | | photography event company. Capital requirement |
| with unique employment placement services through | | | | needed to invest is $237,000 - $298-000. |
| independent channels. The capital requirement needed | | | | Ubuildit assists owner-builders to complete their |
| to invest is $27,900. | | | | self-managed new construction or significant remodel |
| Right at Home is a company that offers in home care | | | | project. The capital requirement needed to invest is |
| and assistance and is dedicated to improving the | | | | $100,000 - $225,000. |
| quality of life for its clients. The capital requirement to | | | | SmartBox is a portable storage company similar to |
| invest is $50,000 - $60,000. | | | | PODS. The capital requirement needed to invest is |
| FranNet is the worlds largest network of franchise | | | | $350,000 and you must own 5 units. |
| consultants. Consultants at FranNet assist new | | | | 360 Degree Solutions LLC provides workshops, |
| franchisees with every step of setting up their own | | | | leadership training and offers business development |
| franchise business. The capital requirement needed to | | | | consulting. The capital requirement needed to invest is |
| invest is $30,000. | | | | $10,000 $25,000. |
| Altoids gum is being sold from designer candy | | | | Of course there are franchise opportunities out there |
| machines. You can own these gum dispensers as a | | | | that will fit your skills, interests, passions and budget. |
| franchising opportunity. The capital requirement needed | | | | Think of the success of McDonalds and Burger King |
| to invest is $16,000. | | | | and other restaurant franchises. If youre interested in |
| Diet Center is advertising that it is ideal for the female | | | | becoming your own boss, and making money for |
| entrepreneur population. They are a leader in the | | | | yourself, then perhaps owning a franchise is for you. |
| weight loss industry. The capital requirement to invest | | | | |