The 50 Most Popular Franchises Of 2022:
Our Most Popular Franchises to Buy & Own
Based on the number of inquiries each of these franchise and business opportunities received, we have compiled this list of the 50 best franchises to buy and own. The economy is thriving in 2022. The environment is right for new business ownership and perhaps this list will inspire you to look into owning your own business in 2022! Have fun browsing the list of the most popular franchises of the year on Franchise Opportunities Network. We started with the initial list of the Top 50 franchises, many of which cost less than $25,000, but decided to also include the honorable mentions for the next 25 best franchises to own.
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My Business Venture
My Business Venture gives you the ability to start an online business from the comfort of your home, featuring over 5K top selling products & mark-ups of up to 200% on each sale! MBV’s 10% Price Guarantee on all items on your website ensures you will always be profitable & NEVER be undersold! FREE shipping on ALL items ordered through your site!
$ 3,995 Min.Cash Required
American Business Systems, LLC
American Business Systems has been America's Leader in Medical Billing with Unparalleled Training, and Support for over 25 years. $100k Potential working from anywhere, full-time or part-time. Learn more about this great opportunity!
$ 28,990 Min.Cash Required
Healthy YOU Vending
Join the healthy vending revolution with Healthy YOU Vending! Since 1999 we have helped thousands of operators position themselves in their respective markets as vending professionals in this exciting $43+ Billion dollar industry. The demand for healthy food choices is exploding. We can help secure your locations. Don’t miss this opportunity!
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Commercial Capital Training Group
Own your own diversified finance business approving what banks decline and offering more competitive solutions on what banks approve. Six to Seven figure income potential. True recession resistant model. Not a Franchise. Lifetime Support. No finance experience required. Marketing Included.
$ 20,000 Min.Cash Required
System Centric - Amazon Wholesale Franchise
Ecommerce is growing at a record rate of 43.7% Year Over Year. And for a total investment of $50,000, you can now be a part of this growth trend. Our franchise model capitalizes on the established and growing Amazon Wholesale Marketplace and allows you to have a business with virtually no overhead. Learn more now!
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Mobility Plus
Mobility Plus provides a variety of products to help Americans aged 65+ and those with disabilities to age in place. The number of Americans aged 65+ is set to double by 2030 and there are 17.1 million Americans who have difficulty walking and navigating stairs. Take advantage of this franchise opportunity in a growing and vital industry.
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Site Swan
Start your own web design business with SiteSwan. Create & sell websites to small businesses in your area with our easy-to-use, private label website builder. Set your own prices - keep 100% of the sales. Our turnkey platform is designed for anyone looking to sell websites to small businesses - no experience needed.
$ 149 Min.Cash Required
Ideal Directories
Start a local business directory and coupon website for your town or city! Starting your own home-based business has never been easier or more affordable. A local business directory and coupon website is a great way to earn money while supporting local businesses in your community. Learn more!
$ 199 Min.Cash Required
Guidant Financial Group
Invest your retirement funds into a franchise without taking a taxable distribution or getting a loan! Guidant's 401(k) small business funding solution paves the way to quicker profits. Guidant is the leader of innovative franchise financing, boasting the largest specialized staff in the industry and a decade of proven success.
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
RX2Live - Medical Services
Change Peoples Lives with an RX2Live Franchise!This is the first time ever, in the half-trillion-dollar health, wellness and medical industry a franchise opportunity like this is being offered! Medical professionals are struggling in their private practices. Learn more now!
$ 30,000 Min.Cash Required
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Join the largest barbecue franchise in the world! With over 500 locations in 43 states, our smokin’ hot franchise has been treating guests to Legit.Texas.Barbecue barbecue since 1941. If you’re looking to diversify your portfolio or looking to retire and start a business, we’re seeking passionate entrepreneurs to join our award winning franchise.
$ 100,000 Min.Cash Required
Solar Grids
Do you have a passion for management or sales but don’t want to put on a tool belt, climb roofs and do the dirty work? Did you know the real money is earned in the sale of a solar system, not the installation? Solar Grids™ is searching for the superstar who just loves to close the deal. We’ll handle the dirty work for you.
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Pillar To Post
With over 400 locations spread across 43 states and 9 provinces, Pillar To Post is the leading home inspection franchise in North America. As independent franchise owners, you work flexible hours, enjoying the benefits of owning their own business, as well as the support of an established network.
$ 40,000 Min.Cash Required
American Family Care
Make a difference in people’s lives with an American Family Care Franchise. Provide exceptional medical care by owning and managing one of the largest urgent care centers in the U.S. Become a part of this rewarding and rapidly expanding business. No medical experience needed.
$ 500,000 Min.Cash Required
Images 4 Kids
Attention Moms… If there’s a perfect business for moms, this has to be it! You’ll be in a lucrative business that allows you the time for things that are really important to you: your family, your children, your friends, and yourself! Enjoy part-time work, full-time income, and total control of your schedule.
$ 30,000 Min.Cash Required
Passive CBD Vending
Are you looking for the opportunity to create strong passive income in the exploding CBD market? According to a May 20, 2019 article by Forbes, the U.S. CBD market is projected to grow from $1 billion to $20 billion by 2024. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!
$ 20,000 Min.Cash Required
SYNERGY HomeCare
SYNERGY HomeCare offers compassionate entrepreneurs a most personally and professionally rewarding franchise opportunity. Our industry-leading franchise systems position you for explosive growth over the next two decades as the Baby Boomers reach their senior years. The opportunity is obvious, and timing could be perfect for you.
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Your CBD Store
Build a Better Community with a Turnkey Opportunity.Join the largest network of hemp extract retail owners worldwide and enjoy the perks of owning your own successful business while making a difference through partnerships, community, education, experience, and the highest quality products. Learn more about the Your CBD Store franchise today.
$ 60,000 Min.Cash Required
FranServe - Become a Franchise Consultant!
As a FranServe franchisee, earn money helping people buy a franchise. Work full or part time from a home office. Comprehensive training and support provided. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!
$ 25,000 Min.Cash Required
Fastest Labs Drug Testing
Have you ever dreamed of having your own business and taking control of your own financial future? The Fastest Labs drug test franchise affords franchisees the opportunity to have a business with bankers hours, and enjoy their nights, weekends and holidays. Learn more today!
$ 40,000 Min.Cash Required
N-Compass TV
N-Compass TV has created a network of community-based entrepreneurs who have a business in Indoor Digital Billboards. Screens are placed inside popular places of business in a protected territory. Advertising is then sold to local businesses for exposure to consumers in the area. These ad sales result in residual monthly income. Learn more today!
$ 30,000 Min.Cash Required
Gotcha Covered
Gotcha Covered, a custom window coverings franchise, touts itself as the "best opportunity you've never thought of." Gotcha Covered is a simple business to run and requires no design experience. It is also extremely lucrative with its high margins with low overhead.
$ 20,000 Min.Cash Required
3% Realty
At 3% Realty, our brand offers consumers 100% REALTOR services and 100% MLS exposure at a fair and reasonable rate of commission. We charge a flat 3% of the selling price of the property. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!
$ 36,000 Min.Cash Required
Naturals2Go Vending
Naturals 2 Go, is a leader in the exploding healthy food vending category, with over 20 years of industry experience. Start your vending machine ownership career with a built-in reputation that consumers trust and respect, offering your customers a wholesome snack alternative today so they can enjoy a healthier tomorrow.
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Zoom Room - Dog Training Gym
We don't train dogs. We train the people who love them. Zoom Room is a venture-backed indoor dog training gym. Investment is quite low compared to other pet concepts. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!
$ 80,000 Min.Cash Required
Pet Wants
Pet Wants is riding a huge wave of pet owners spending lavishly on their beloved pets. In fact, in the $74 billion pet products industry, Americans spend over $22 billion a year on pet food and treats alone. Pet Wants provides wholesome pet food delivery. Learn more about joining our team!
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Home Helpers Home Care
Own a Business with a Mission That Matters and achieve your goal of business ownership today. A Home Helpers® Home Care franchise is a low-cost, home-based, and recession-resilient business providing quality care for others while giving you the lifestyle you’ve always wanted.
$ 48,900 Min.Cash Required
Caring Transitions
Caring Transitions provides peace of mind for seniors and their families by making relocation a seamless, personal experience. This recession-resistant business helps seniors & their families with move management, household liquidations and estate sales. Learn more today!
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
CBD Emporium
Every business has a beginning, and ours is similar to every other small business in America. Our company started over lunch at a local BBQ restaurant. As a locally owned Arizona business, we are excited to welcome our neighbors to our unique experience. We welcome you to join CBD Emporium as a franchise owner. Learn more!
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
No-H2O
No-H2O is the first company to franchise On Demand Waterless Car Wash. The future is technology driven and offering the consumer pure convenience using the gig economy workforce. We are targeting time-starved busy consumers. Inquire now to learn more about this ground-breaking, innovative franchise opportunity with unlimited growth potential!
$ 100,000 Min.Cash Required
medspa810
medspa810 is truly different. We offer our clients a carefully curated set of popular, non-invasive aesthetic services to help them look and feel their best. Be your own kind of remarkable as the owner of a business in an industry with exponential growth. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!
$ 75,000 Min.Cash Required
Preferred Care at Home
Considered by many as the "boutique" of senior care, we are selectively looking for the right candidates. If you are seeking a franchise that delivers to their clients the Gold Standard of Care to an ever-growing aging population look no further. We are here to help your dreams of owning your own business become a reality. Contact us today!
$ 54,500 Min.Cash Required
Steri-Clean
Ster-Clean specializes in crime scene clean up, hoarding remediation and infection control. The brand and founder Cory Chalmers has been often featured on the hit TV series Hoarders. Let us show you how we maximize profits and minimize expenses of our franchise owners This is a unique business without a lot of competitors.
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Mr. Electric
Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine among its "Franchise 500," Mr. Electric franchisees provides electrical installation & repair services to both residential and commercial customers. We are proud to have 195 locations worldwide & to offer VetFran discounts for Veterans! Financing assistance available to qualified buyers.
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Joe Homebuyer
Learn how to acquire discounted rental properties without your own money! Joe Homebuyer is a turnkey real estate acquisition franchise. Our franchisees operate their businesses to provide real estate solutions by buying, fixing, and wholesaling residential properties. Joe Homebuyer provides win-win creative solutions for homeowners.
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Grand Welcome
Grand Welcome is North America's leading franchise brand providing full-service vacation rental management. Grand Welcome is a leading and emerging brand in the vacation rental industry offering full-service property management services to vacation rental property owners and their guests.
$ 25,000 Min.Cash Required
Senior Care Authority Network
We have experience in the senior care business and have fine-tuned every aspect our placement agency operation. Senior Residential placement services provide assistance to help identify the best location for seniors to live at no additional cost to families. Request more information today!
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
911 Restoration
If you are looking for a smart investment in a thriving industry that allows you to make money while helping people, 911 Restoration may be the right fit for you. When you join 911 Restoration, you will share the benefits of being part of a nationwide franchise family that take pride in the communities we serve.
$ 60,000 Min.Cash Required
Comfort Keepers
Comfort Keepers is the leading provider of in-home care for seniors. The intention is to allow the seniors to remain in their homes, living safely and independently, for as long as they can. Many seniors are capable of staying in their homes, they just need a little help sometimes. Learn more below.
$ 40,000 Min.Cash Required
Mosquito Shield
Be your own boss & start building your future in a rapidly growing market. Mosquito Shield has a different philosophy than most franchise companies: we built a system, not a business model. Mosquito Shield will put you in a position to succeed by providing a unique & effective service that homeowners will value for many years to come. Learn more!
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Cru Hemp Lounge
EXPERIENCE THE NATIONS FIRST FRANCHISED HOOKAH/CBD LOUNGE. Cru Hemp Lounge is America's top rated hookah lounge since 2016. Our menu features handcrafted drinks, over 30 exotic hookah flavors, and chef-inspired small plates. With our intimate atmosphere, unique decor, and friendly staff, Cru isn't just a place to go, it is an experience.
$ 75,000 Min.Cash Required
Fresh Coat
Fresh Coat is North America’s leading high-volume interior painting company. Be the boss - don’t paint! Build an organization in an industry with high income potential. Fresh Coat is a turn-key franchise offering high profit margins and low start-up costs. Inquire now to learn more.
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Honorable mentions - the next 25 most popular
Challenge Island Programs for Kids
With a 17-year track record, exceptionally low start-up costs and cash flowing in a very short period of time, this is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking for an owner/operator business. This one-of-a-kind children’s enrichment program fosters creative and critical thinking skills through challenge-based collaborative activities.
$ 30,000 Min.Cash Required
Growth Coach - Business Coaching
Growth Coach is a leader in small business coaching. We provide strategic processes to help small business owners, franchisees, and managers drive their success. This is your opportunity to make the money you want, have the freedom and lifestyle you desire, and be your own boss.
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Tutor Doctor
Tutor Doctor is a highly profitable home-based tutoring business. We utilize a network of tutors to provide affordable one-on-one supplementary education to students and adults. Tutor Doctor offers world-class training, low overhead, a proven business model and flexible hours! Inquire today to learn more about this great franchise!
$ 60,000 Min.Cash Required
Restoration 1
Restoration1 is a unique opportunity providing a wide array of emergency mitigation, restoration, and reconstruction services. These services are always in high demand and are a necessity, so they are never affected by the economy. Learn more today about this top restoration franchise!
$ 75,000 Min.Cash Required
Deka Lash
Own your own business in a fast-growing beauty segment. Deka Lash provides expert lash extension and brow services to help women look and feel their best. Known for our expertise, proprietary products, and luxurious studios, your Deka Lash franchise will be built to wow. Join one of the fastest growing eyelash extension brands on the market now.
$ 80,000 Min.Cash Required
ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH is the largest and most successful business coaching franchise in the world with nearly 1,000 coaches in more than 70 countries. ActionCOACH, the brand that started it all, created the Business Coaching industry in 1993. 25 years of proven experience and results, ActionCOACH is the unrivaled innovator in the industry worldwide.
$ 75,000 Min.Cash Required
Freshii
Are looking for an exciting new concept that is a worldwide leader in its category, appeals to millennials, is dedicated to serving up healthy, locally sourced fresh food and innovative new twists on the hottest trend in dining? If you said yes, then Freshii is the franchise for you! Learn more now.
$ 150,000 Min.Cash Required
Screenmobile
Screenmobile is one of the top 100 home-based franchises and one of the top 500 - ranked by Entrepreneur! We offer mobile screen repair and service for a variety of screen doors and windows. This is a national program designed for profit and requires no experience. We'd love to share more with you about this fantastic opportunity!
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
DumpStor
DumpStor is a dumpster rental company with a unique edge against the competition by providing innovative and effective dumpster solutions and we’re on a mission to create a new market by integrating the dumpster and jobsite storage industries into one game-changing brand!
$ 80,000 Min.Cash Required
Crazy Pita
At Crazy Pita, it’s all about relationships with our customers, employees, vendor partners and especially franchise owners. Our franchise model is scalable, profitable and allows you to have fun at what you do. We invite you to join our Crazy Pita Family!
$ 100,000 Min.Cash Required
Minuteman Press International
Serving the business community for over 40 years, Minuteman Press’ customer service driven business model provides digital print, design and promotional services to businesses. Today we are much more than just print, we can provide anything you can put a name, image or logo on!
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
ClubSciKidz - STEM Education
Club SciKidz is an educational and technology enrichment program for children ages 4 to 15 that utilizes interactive presentations of structured science-themed activities in a fun, nurturing environment. It appeals to children who have a genuine interest in how things work; what things are made of and how science works in the real world.
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Waxing The City
Join a Top Franchise on the Rise! Waxing The City is devoted solely to the art of body waxing, catering to both women and men. We provide a superior wax experience with proprietary wax, techniques, and unparalleled customer service. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!
$ 100,000 Min.Cash Required
Costa Oil – 10 Minute Oil Change
Costa Oil™ has developed a quick lube franchise concept that requires less initial capital, has less overhead in the form of rent and staffing, and is more suited for today's quick lube environment. Our efficient modular unit reduces start-up costs and gets you into the profitable oil change business fast!
$ 100,000 Min.Cash Required
Checkmark Collections™
With a stellar reputation in the accounts receivable and collections industries, Checkmark Collections™ offers streamlines services to meet the collections needs of clients backed by established methods that guide our franchise owners. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!
$ 40,000 Min.Cash Required
Upstart Energy
We're Upstart Energy, a team of independent solar consultants out to change the world by helping homeowners transition to renewable energy. We're partnered with one of the fastest growing clean energy companies in the United States, who serves as the general contractor for the residential solar projects we sell. Learn more!
$ 10,000 Min.Cash Required
Sam The Concrete Man
Sam the Concrete Man offers owners the opportunity to work 9 months out of the year and realize their dream of entrepreneurship without sacrificing quality of life or earnings potential. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!
$ 35,000 Min.Cash Required
BrightStar Care
BrightStar Care has proven to be both pandemic and recession resistant by providing skilled and non-skilled in-home health care and medical staffing. Our franchisees improve the health and quality of life for their clients while easing the caregiving burden on their loved ones.
$ 100,000 Min.Cash Required
Nikita Hair
Fashion and trends are ever changing, and the hairdressing business is constantly developing. Nikita has always been in the forefront of this development and our focus is innovation and creativity. Our concept has been developed and tested over the company’s 34 year history. Learn more about joining our team, now!
$ 150,000 Min.Cash Required
What’s the Best Franchise for You?
It’s one thing to browse a list of top franchises, but how do you decide on the best franchise for you? Some businesses that may be suitable for other individuals might not be the best fit for you. Here are some key factors to consider as you look for the right opportunity:
- Niche. What industry is the franchise in? Is it a small niche targeting a very specific type of customer or a broader niche with a larger audience? While it’s not necessary to have an interest in the company to run a successful business, being passionate about the niche can help to improve your enjoyment as a business owner. Additionally, it can be helpful to ensure your skillset aligns with the requirements of the niche you choose. For instance, if you want to be hands-on and have a deep knowledge of automotive mechanics, a car repair franchise might be a great fit for you.
- Budget. When determining your budget, it’s important to consider startup costs and fees. Some of the top franchises can also be some of the most expensive. Be sure that you understand the startup and ongoing costs required from you to open and manage your franchise. The good news is that there are financing options available that can help you get started.
- Location. Does the franchise operate in your region? Do you have any control over where you can open a franchise? Are there already strong competitors in your area? These are all important considerations when looking for the best franchise opportunities for you.
- Support. Almost all franchisors will offer some level of support to help you start and manage your new business. But some companies offer more support than others. When comparing opportunities, be sure to ask what initial training and resources are provided as well as what types of ongoing support will be available.
- Time. As you compare franchises, you’ll want to consider both your day-to-day time commitment and your long-term time commitment. Will you need to be hands-on daily managing the business, or will you be able to hire staff and delegate tasks? Is there a franchise term in place that requires you to manage the business for a certain number of years? And, if you do decide you want to change directions later, how easy will it be for you to sell the franchise?
- Growth Opportunities. What opportunities are there to grow your business? If you choose a larger brand, there may be less room to grow—but if you choose a smaller brand, there may be many challenges to overcome as you expand. Is there a wider market that hasn’t yet been tapped into, or has the brand reached the limit of its market cap? How easy would it be for you to open a second location if things were going well with your first location? While you might not be thinking too heavily about expansion before you even get started, considering the growth potential is an important factor when deciding on the best franchises to own.
** Footnote: This list was compiled based on the most requested franchises and business opportunities on Franchise Opportunities Network of websites in calendar year 2022. The four sites include: FranchiseOpportunities.com, FranchiseForSale.com, FoodFranchise.com, and BusinessBroker.net. The number of inquiries a franchise receives is influenced by their advertising budget and the number of days active on the websites. This is not an endorsement of any particular franchise or business opportunity nor is this a scientific ranking.
