The 50 Most Popular Franchises Of 2020:
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 2020. The environment is right for new business ownership and perhaps this list will inspire you to look into owning your own business in 2020! 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
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
Real Estate Sales LLC - Flip Cheap Houses
ATTENTION: Due to the demand this is only for QUALIFIED USA (proof of U.S. citizenship required) candidates that can start immediately & have $13,750 in Liquid Capital! Learn How to Invest in Real Estate Risk Free. 2018 Award Winner “Top 3 Most Popular Business to Start!"
$ 20,000 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!
$ 30,000 Min.Cash Required
ClaimTek Systems
Start a Medical & Dental Billing and Practice Management Business – Work from anywhere, part-time or full-time, flexible schedule, huge profit margins! Healthcare is the growth industry of the 21st century! Read more about this exciting opportunity now!
$ 20,000 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!
$ 27,990 Min.Cash Required
Healthier4U Vending
Are you passionate about owning your own business? Are you interested in giving people the choice to eat healthy? If the answer is yes, then you have found the right partner to build you a successful healthy vending business. At Healthier4U Vending we share your passion and want you to join us to give the choice to eat healthy to everyone.
$ 30,000 Min.Cash Required
Forex Smart Trade
Are you interested in making more money and working for yourself, where you’d have more independence and decision-making authority? Operating a lucrative enterprise in a trillion dollar industry? This business involves no inventory or employees, no billings or collections, no customer service or training. Learn more about the cost and facts now!
$ 16,595 Min.Cash Required
Tread Connection
Tread Connection is the leader in mobile wheel and tire services. We offer customers convenience and service unmatched in today’s automotive industry. If you have the drive to grow your own business, here’s the opportunity to be an industry changer by partnering with Tread Connection!
$ 70,000 Min.Cash Required
Blue Coast Savings Consultants
Work from home, helping businesses recover from the crisis by providing the largest portfolio of cost-cutting Business-To-Business Savings Services available. Blue Coast is the Right Opportunity at the Right Time! Part-time Consulting with Full-time Results!
$ 22,900 Min.Cash Required
Allstate Insurance Company
Do you want to be your own boss? Earn what you’re really worth? Make a difference in the community? It takes a special kind of person to become an Allstate Agency Owner. A successful candidate is equal parts dedicated and driven. Someone who isn’t afraid to take risks and turn them into rewards.
$ 100,000 Min.Cash Required
The Grounds Guys
The Ground Guys® represents a business ownership opportunity in a familiar, stable industry. We allow franchise owners to experience the lifestyle they’ve always desired full of freedom, flexibility & infinite possibility. Our franchise owners are not in the lawncare business managing people, they’re in the people business handling lawncare.
$ 30,000 Min.Cash Required
Purchase A Franchise Using Your Retirement Plan
This is NOT a franchise or business opportunity. This is a service offered to those seeking to purchase a franchise or business using their retirement funds without having to pay the taxes and penalties. You can purchase a franchise or traditional business with a tax qualified retirement plan such as an IRA, 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), SEPs and others.
$ 30,000 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.
$ 40,000 Min.Cash Required
Mailbox and Business Center Developers
As the fastest growing mail box store developer in North America, The Mail Box Stores' development specialists guide you step-by-step through the process of starting your own mailbox store business. Our simple turn-key program provides financing assistance, store development, training, and access to discounted products.
$ 30,000 Min.Cash Required
Real Property Management
Real Property Management is the largest and most-credentialed single-family property management franchise in the industry. Since 2006, we’ve been offering property management franchises – and world-class support – to a diverse group of outstanding franchise owners.
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
MowBot
Starting now, you are going to see robotic lawn mowers on almost every lawn in the country. Advancements in domestic robotic technology are transforming the way we experience the world. Mowbot is poised to revolutionize the $99.5 billion lawn care industry by bringing battery-powered and robotic technology to lawn maintenance. Learn more!
$ 100,000 Min.Cash Required
Dollar Store Services
Do you want to own a popular retail business that is always in high demand? Then Dollar Store Services is the opportunity you've been waiting for! As the largest developer of dollar stores in the country, our unparalleled experience, proven business model & comprehensive training & support programs give you all of the tools you need to succeed!
$ 30,000 Min.Cash Required
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning®
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning is proud to be the world's greenest and environmentally friendly carpet cleaner! Businesses with an explicit environmental focus are in high demand. We're a premier carpet cleaning business highlighting competitive edges such as low ownership costs, home-based environments, and recurring revenues.
$ 38,900 Min.Cash Required
Mr. Handyman
Mr. Handyman has been the solution for homeowners across America, as the one-stop shop for a wide range of home maintenance and repair solutions. Mr. Handyman franchisees are self-sufficient, business leaders that take pride in contributing to their communities while creating an entrepreneurial lifestyle they can control without lifting a hammer.
$ 60,000 Min.Cash Required
Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches
One of the fastest growing restaurant chains in America, Jimmy John’s is now seeking multi-unit operators to fuel our growth. Homemade bread is baked fresh all day, and all-natural meats and fresh veggies are hand-sliced daily. Jimmy John’s seeks franchisees who are willing to do whatever it takes to make great sandwiches for their customers.
$ 200,000 Min.Cash Required
Home Helpers Home Care
Come grow with us with a spirit of innovation. Home Helpers was selected AGAIN as 2020’s Best in Home Care by Home Care Pulse! We offer 23 years of record-breaking system growth and experience. Learn more about Home Helpers franchises for sale now!
$ 48,900 Min.Cash Required
Glass Doctor
Whether it’s the reliable, high-quality glass repair & replacement we provide our customers or the two unmatched business opportunities we offer franchise owners, we make a habit of letting in a bit more light wherever we go. If your professional future has been looking foggy, it’s time to clear things up by investing in a Glass Doctor franchise.
$ 35,000 Min.Cash Required
Fit Body Boot Camp
The fitness franchise opportunity at Fit Body Boot Camp provides you the potential for higher profit margins than other fitness business models because we leverage the results of 1-on-1 personal training with the scalability of having multiple income streams and dialed in, turn-key business systems proven worldwide. Learn more now!
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Sports Thread
Join the Sports Thread team & be a part of the fastest growing social media & self-promotion platform for youth & high school athletes. This affordable turnkey operation lets you immediately benefit from 3 million dollars of research & development, allowing you to create financial independence. Training on a step by step plan & ongoing support.
$ 20,000 Min.Cash Required
Five Star Painting
Five Star Painting has transformed tens of thousands of homes with quality painting service and a splash of color. No painting experience is required. That’s because the established model is designed to run smoothly with subcontractors. Now with nearly 200 franchise owners they’ve become one of North America’s leading painting services brands.
$ 70,000 Min.Cash Required
Central Bark Doggy Day Care
Do you have the entrepreneurial spirit, passion and business acumen to become a part of one of the country’s fastest-growing industries, Doggie Day Care? Are you a creative, dog-loving investor who has the ability to continue to grow the Central Bark Network into the most respected chain of dog care franchise facilities in the nation? Learn more!
$ 100,000 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.
$ 25,000 Min.Cash Required
Liberty Tax Service
Liberty Tax is the 3rd largest tax preparation franchise in the United States. We are a group of unique entrepreneurs, each from different backgrounds, but all with the same goals: to own and operate a successful national brand tax service with additional opportunities in the financial services sector.
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Aire Serv
Aire Serv franchise provides installation, maintenance & repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, & indoor air quality systems. Over the past 27 years, they’ve refined their systems & processes to empower master tradesmen to continue in business ownership without exhausting their time, resources & energy wearing every hat in the business.
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Mr. Appliance
Take advantage of the growing demand for appliance repair services with your own Mr. Appliance franchise! As the largest full-service appliance repair company in the world, we give you access to unmatched training & support, aggressive marketing programs, a strong national brand & a business model with a proven track record.
$ 40,000 Min.Cash Required
Servpro Cleanup & Restoration
Servpro Cleanup & Restoration has grown into a top franchisor in the cleaning and restoration industry. Servpro offers a complete start-up package, professional training, a large support network and the technology to run a successful business. Inquire now - we would love to talk with you more about this opportunity!
$ 40,000 Min.Cash Required
Kumon Math & Reading Centers
For 60 years, Kumon has given families a clear path to help their kids become high performing students. As a franchise owner/operator, you’ll be trained to guide them towards lifelong success while creating a successful community-minded business filled with rewards.
$ 70,000 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.
$ 450,000 Min.Cash Required
Scooter's Coffee
Scooter’s Coffee is offering franchises for the right to own a quick service drive-thru coffee shop with kiosk only or in-store seating types, offering Drive-Thru, carry-out and in-store seating service of espresso-based specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, baked goods, and other items under the service mark “Scooter’s Coffee.” Learn more a now!
$ 100,000 Min.Cash Required
Hattie Marie's BBQ
Bring Hattie Marie’s Texas Style BBQ & Cajun Kitchen to your hometown & learn the secrets of operating a successful business. If you are a barbecue lover like us & you desire to have your own successful barbecue joint, continue learning about Hattie Marie’s BBQ & reach out to our team to begin the process. Learn more about the cost & facts now!
$ 70,000 Min.Cash Required
Caring Senior Service
Healthy. Happy. Home... It's our motto and the perfect description of our #1 goal - Providing the highest quality in-home care to the seniors we serve. We need dedicated professionals who are ready to make an impact in their own lives and the lives of others in their next career. Find out if our opportunity is right for you!
$ 70,000 Min.Cash Required
Dryer Vent Wizard
We’ve got the right expertise in a dramatically underrepresented market & are passionate about offering excellent service & homeowner safety while having a blast. All of this, combined with the community and business benefits of the Neighborly system, builds up to a remarkable opportunity for entrepreneurs to get things flowing toward the future.
$ 30,000 Min.Cash Required
HomeWell Care Services
The Heart is Not Just a Logo, It's in Everything We Do. We believe money is the reward for what we do, not the reason. HomeWell Care Services believes people come first. HomeWell has a trusted reputation for delivering peace of mind and providing home care beyond the call of duty. Every time.
$ 60,000 Min.Cash Required
Rainbow International Restoration
Exclusive, worldwide restoration franchise including fire, smoke, mold, water damage & disaster restoration. Rainbow's business systems provide the key to achieving success. We are looking for entrepreneurs from both within & outside the mitigation & restoration industry. Financing assistance available to qualified buyers. Inquire more now!
$ 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.
$ 30,000 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
1-800-Plumber
If you are the owner of an independent plumbing business looking to take your success to the next level, or an entrepreneur looking for a franchise business opportunity with a solid future, 1-800-Plumber could be the opportunity you are searching for. Learn more now!
$ 65,000 Min.Cash Required
Tina Maids
Have you thought about owning your own business? Buying into a Tina Maids Franchise may be an excellent choice for you! We have plans to grow in several key regions and we are looking for self-driven and motivated individuals to work with us in new markets. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!
$ 25,000 Min.Cash Required
All County Property Management
With 30 years of experience, All County Property Management has helped hundreds of people find their potential. A successful candidate has a desire to excel, discipline to execute consistently, & dedication to growing themselves & their business. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!
$ 70,000 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
Honorable mentions - the next 25 most popular
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 Joe
Simple Model. Growing Industry. Mosquito Joe is a buzzworthy franchise opportunity. Our recession-resistant model is simple: people see the comfort that comes with mosquito, tick and flea control as a necessary luxury. Once they go outside without feeling the all-too-familiar sting, they won’t want to live without Mosquito Joe again. Learn more!
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Mathnasium Learning Centers
With 1000 locations, Mathnasium is expanding across America and around the world. Becoming a Mathnasium franchisee gives you the opportunity to improve the lives of children while improving your quality of life. Our proven business system has exceptional market demand, a superior product and the right people and support to set you up for success.
$ 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
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
Brusters Real Ice Cream
At Bruster's our simple retail model distinguishes us from the other franchises by focusing on serving ice cream and related products filled with the giant chunks of real fruit, candies, cookies, nuts and other delicious mix-ins. We have 200 successful units open in 18 states!
$ 100,000 Min.Cash Required
Quick Mobile Repair
Quick Mobile Repair has a proven business model with a quick return on investment. We are a full service mobile device repair company with a low cost future proof investment into the tech field. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!
$ 70,000 Min.Cash Required
Window Genie
At Window Genie, we’ve become a leader in our field by providing an affordable way for people to preserve and maintain their biggest investment. Window Genie has a culture that values motivation, competition and an entrepreneurial mindset along with a work-life balance. Financing assistance available to qualified buyers.
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Sparkle Wash
Driven to succeed? Looking to enjoy the freedom & pride owning a business can bring? Even the most ambitious person needs a solid business plan in order to be successful. That’s where owning a Sparkle Wash mobile pressure washing franchise comes in. This is NOT a mobile car wash or detailing business.
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Gelatissimo - Gelato Cafe
Australia's largest gelato chain, Gelatissimo, is seeking Master Franchisees! Operating in 7 key global markets, the company is expanding into the U.S. with world class gelato and the best master franchisee financial structure in the industry. Domestic growth is backed by a world class brand and robust support.
$ 100,000 Min.Cash Required
The Hood Guyz
If you're looking for a cleaning franchise that provides a service which companies need in good economic times or bad, then explore this Commercial Hood Exhaust Cleaning business today. Learn more about The Hood Guyz costs, benefits, and available locations today!
$ 30,000 Min.Cash Required
Steri-Clean
Steri-Clean specializes in crime scenes clean up and hoarding remediation. 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
Ace Handyman Services
The quick case for an opportunity in a segment that you probably have not considered – how business people, not traditional craftsmen, are winning big. Ace Handyman Services is offering a reasonable cost of entry in a segment that is booming, and is not just a fashionable trend, but a strong consumer need. Learn more about the cost and facts now!
$ 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
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
OMEX International Commercial Cleaning
OMEX® is a quality commercial cleaning company, established in 1979, with HUGE exclusive territories, LOW start-up cost, extensive FREE SUPPORT, latest in industry EFFICIENCY SOFTWARE and the LOWEST TOTAL FEES in the industry.
$ 40,000 Min.Cash Required
Always Best Care Senior Services
Since 1996, Always Best Care has helped seniors & families with non-medical, in-home care and assisted living placement services. Select locations also offer skilled Home Health Care. Take control of your destiny and build your future while making a difference in people’s lives- request more info now!
$ 30,000 Min.Cash Required
Huntington Learning Centers
Huntington Learning Center operates over 300 centers in 41 states from coast to coast. We are a leader in the $4.3B and growing tutoring and test prep industry and have provided quality instruction to over a million students through our national network of franchised and company-owned tutoring centers. Inquire today to learn more!
$ 65,000 Min.Cash Required
Senior Helpers Town Square - Adult Daycare
Senior Helpers Town Square is a one of a kind adult daycare experience featuring a unique, indoor, interactive program, in a simulated mid-century, small-town environment that utilizes Reminiscence Therapy. Learn more now!
$ 400,000 Min.Cash Required
CarePatrol Senior Placement
CarePatrol is America’s #1 senior living placement franchise and the brand that launched the entire industry. CarePatrol franchise owners take the pressure off families to find appropriate senior housing for a loved one, guiding them through care choices and navigating their questions. Our advisors make a real difference to those we serve!
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Runningboards Marketing
Join the next revolution in advertising! Runningboards Marketing is the first franchise of its kind. Our Digital Advertising Vehicles use high-impact LED screens to drive client messages straight to their target audience. The ads are mobile, customizable and trackable. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!
$ 60,000 Min.Cash Required
BODYBAR Pilates
Since the first studio opened in the spring of 2012, the BODYBAR experience has evolved into a business model ready to grow through franchising. We’re ready to guide you every step of the way – from selecting the perfect location, to completing our signature build-out, opening your doors and sustaining strong membership recruitment and retention.
$ 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
Sylvan Learning Center
Come join the leader in supplemental education and explore the opportunity to invest in a sustainable franchise business. With more than 38 years of experience, Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of personal learning for students in grades K-12. Sylvan supports families through every stage of the academic journey. Inquire today!
$ 70,000 Min.Cash Required
** Footnote: This list was compiled based on the most requested franchises and business opportunities on Franchise Opportunities Network of websites in calendar year 2020. 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.
