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