The 50 Most Popular Franchises Of 2021:
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 2021. The environment is right for new business ownership and perhaps this list will inspire you to look into owning your own business in 2021! 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
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
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
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
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
Blue Coast Savings Consultants
The world has changed and the Blue Coast opportunity has thrived because of it. Our work at home model is now commonplace. Let us teach you how to prosper with a smarter way to make money offering FREE services companies need and do the work ONCE and get paid monthly for 10 + years.
$ 22,900 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.
$ 30,000 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.
$ 40,000 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
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
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
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
The UPS Store
With 35+ years of franchising experience, The UPS Store has helped thousands of people open franchises and become their own boss. We have opportunities for anyone committed to serving the small business community! We are expanding nationally & would love to hear from you- Request more information now!
$ 50,000 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!
$ 80,000 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
$ 50,000 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
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!
$ 90,000 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
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.
$ 40,000 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
TruBlue Total House Care
Multiple profit centers, low start-up and low overhead make the TruBlue franchise a huge opportunity to start out strong and build long-term wealth for your future. We provide Total House Care, both inside and outside the home, and serving two huge markets with convenient, care-free living ... Seniors “aging in place” and Busy Families. Learn more!
$ 40,000 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
ATL Total Car Care
Come join the recession-proof auto care industry with your own a ATL Total Car Care franchise! When you partner with us you will receive the benefit of our proven business model, site selection assistance, ongoing training and support, marketing plans and much more! Don't wait- contact us today!
$ 25,000 Min.Cash Required
Golden Heart Senior Care
Golden Heart Senior Care is your opportunity to own and operate a highly rewarding business providing top quality care services to seniors and other individuals in need of home care. We’ve developed an unrivaled business model for promoting entrepreneurial success, and we were recently honored as one of Entrepreneur's Magazine's "Top Franchises."
$ 50,000 Min.Cash Required
Office Pride
Office Pride is nationwide faith based commercial cleaning franchise with a 29 year track record of proven success. Our franchisees provide top quality janitorial services and total floor care delivered in a profession and consistent way, through out commitment to honesty and integrity. Learn more about this recession-resistant business!
$ 50,000 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 22 states!
$ 100,000 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
Apricot Lane
Apricot Lane Boutique is the #1 women’s fashion franchise. We train our franchisees to be THE fashion destination in their local market, bringing in new styles earlier and more often than any competitor, all at reasonable prices, and ultimately win extremely loyal fans. Find out more by requesting information today!
$ 70,000 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
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.
$ 35,000 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
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
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
Mr. Rooter
Mr. Rooter is a full-service plumbing and drain cleaning franchise that provides services to residential and commercial customers. Established in 1970, they’ve spent 50 years perfecting their systems and processes to give aspiring entrepreneurs and master plumbers, alike, an opportunity to run a business more smoothly than ever thought possible.
$ 50,000 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
Mattress By Appointment
Whether full-time or part-time, Mattress By Appointment is your easiest pathway to get out of your suit & tie 60 hour work week while earning more money! Our team provides training throughout the start-up process, as well as continued support as you grow. You're in business for yourself- not by yourself. We give you the tools you need to succeed.
$ 20,000 Min.Cash Required
National Property Inspections
NPI offers a home-based, low-overhead franchise opportunity inspecting homes as well as commercial buildings for buyers, investors, sellers, lenders, insurance companies and national accounts. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!
$ 40,000 Min.Cash Required
Honorable mentions - the next 25 most popular
1-800-PLUMBER + Air
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 + Air could be the opportunity you are searching for. Learn more now!
$ 50,000 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
Ziggis Coffee
There is nothing quite like the perfect cup of coffee. It wakes you up, gets you going and gets your day on the right path. Now, you've got the chance to build a lifestyle and future around that perfect cup. That perfect cup of coffee, made just right and just in time, is now the perfect franchise, designed with you in mind.
$ 100,000 Min.Cash Required
Rusty Taco
Offering an authentic, street-taco inspired menu, Rusty Taco elevates the experience for both the customer and the owner by bringing the flavor, experience and simplicity of a traditional taco stand to local communities. Designed as a place that feels authentic and approachable, Rusty Taco is a place to come enjoy a meal however the customer wants.
$ 500,000 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
American Freight - Furniture, Mattress, Appliance
American Freight is the leader in providing quality furniture, mattresses and appliances at everyday low prices. This franchise opportunity is recession-resistant, easy to build, quick to open and highly scalable.
$ 150,000 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
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!
$ 40,000 Min.Cash Required
Teriyaki Madness
Teriyaki Madness is a fast casual restaurant concept serving up quality, fresh, healthy and flavorful Asian food in a high-vibe atmosphere. Through years of mastering marinating, grilling, and wok-ing, we were able to make bowls that are as hearty and delicious as they are healthy.
$ 200,000 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!
$ 250,000 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
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
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
Home Care for the 21st Century
Home Care is a recession proof industry. The need for healthcare services will continue to rise. At Home Care For The 21st Century, our core values and principle beliefs towards caring set us apart from other home care companies in North America. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!
$ 100,000 Min.Cash Required
Cabinet Startup
It's finally time to build your legacy with Cabinet Startup. Do you want to start a business, but you don't know where to start? Do you want to work more with your hands? Do you want to leave a legacy for your family? If so, Cabinet Startup might be just what you need. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!
$ 20,000 Min.Cash Required
Always Faithful Dog Training
Love dogs? If so, our dog training franchise may be the perfect fit for you! You'll be trained by the best and you get to set your own schedule, have a home office and do a job that you will love! Very low startup cost, and we can start your business in as little as 30 days!
$ 40,000 Min.Cash Required
Home Cleaning Centers of America, Inc.
Our franchisees serve commercial and residential clients. Generate the largest average sales in the industry while paying one of the lowest royalties. Find out why Home Cleaning Centers of America, Inc. is recognized as one of the best franchise systems in America!
$ 40,000 Min.Cash Required
WaterStation Technology
Based in the Greater Seattle Area, WaterStation Technology stands on the forefront of water purification and filtration. We have in our hands a truly watershed technology that is not only potentially more lucrative than the bottled water industry, but also much more ecologically responsible and sound. Learn more about the cost and facts now!
$ 100,000 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
Honest Abe Roofing
Dominate the market with the Honest Abe Roofing franchise. No roofing experience required to take your piece of the $41 billion roofing industry. Honest Abe Roofing provides you with an independent sales-focused business ownership opportunity you can truly be proud of with a corporate philosophy inspired by Abraham Lincoln.
$ 50,000 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 2021. 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.
