10 Emerging Service Franchises to Watch

Starting your own business can be an intimidating prospect, but starting a business within a franchise can alleviate some of that initial anxiety — especially when it comes to the service industry. Communities are always in need of services, whether it be lawn care, exercise or recreation, and these 10 budding service franchises have created innovative business models that have positioned them for long-term growth.

The Gravity Vault

Units: 14

The Gravity Vault brings the experience of climbing indoors to beginners and seasoned climbers alike. Each gym has its own unique layout, so no two gyms have the same keyholes, arches or chimneys — making a visit to each facility an exciting, new opportunity for climbing. With 10 gyms already open and four underway, The Gravity Vault is carving out a name for itself across the East Coast. 

DEA Music & Art*

Units: 5

DEA Music & Art School offers a wide range of programs for children in music, visual and performing arts. The international brand aims to make a meaningful, lifelong impact on children’s lives by instilling in them the confidence they need to become great artists and performers. Franchising with the brand is the perfect opportunity for those with a love for the arts and sharp business acumen.

IDEA Lab Kids

Units: 25+

IDEA Lab Kids gives kids the opportunity to spend their summers building rockets and robots, learning crime-solving techniques and making their own chewing gum. The brand offers summer camps, after school classes, birthday experiences and workshops that merge the principles of STEM learning with creativity to build critical-thinking skills in its students. Those that franchise with the brand should be passionate about instilling a bright future for children.

 

Barre Code

Units: 45

Barre is one of the hottest American fitness trends to date. A workout combining elements of ballet, yoga and pilates, barre is intense — and so is an opportunity to franchise with Barre Code. Entrepreneur recognized Barre Code in their Franchise 500 series in both 2019 and 2020, and the brand has garnered additional national exposure in women’s magazines like Elle and Self. Barre Code is offering the chance to become part of one of the fastest-growing fitness trends in North America.

ZIPS Dry Cleaners

Units: 62

Even as America continues to work from home, the need for dry-cleaning services prevails. High heat kills viruses and bacteria, and ZIPS has taken that into account when it comes to disinfecting your clothes — and they guarantee a $2.49 price point for every garment they clean. With little-to-no competition, low inventory and no receivables or disposable goods, ZIPS is far ahead of the mom-and-pop dry cleaners, making them a unique opportunity for an investment.

Mosquito Hunters*

Units: 82+

Becoming a franchisee with Mosquito Hunters means helping rid your community of pests and disease. In pandemic days, West Nile and Zika may not be top of mind, but they can still pose a threat to neighborhoods across the U.S. — especially for families who are spending a lot of time in their backyards. Mosquito Hunters’ treatment actively keeps mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and other bugs away from your yard for up to 21 days. The best part? Because Mosquito Hunters is a seasonal concept, franchisees have much more flexibility in the off-season to promote and grow on their business. 

Bloomin’ Blinds

Units: 41

Bloomin’ Blinds prides themselves on being a family-owned and operated blind repair and installation concept that offers their services to customers across the country. Amid COVID-19, the brand offers virtual consultations so they can serve customers as safely as possible. The brand welcomes new franchisees as members of the family and offers guidance from the founding members who built the business. 

Amada Senior Care

Units: 99

Senior care is a booming business opportunity — and one that can certainly be rewarding. Amada Senior Care aids the elderly community and their families in finding nearby caregivers, identifying local senior-housing options or connecting them with an advisor who will provide educational information on funding their care needs. Becoming a franchisee with Amada puts purpose behind the business venture — a perfect fit for those who love to help people.

LeafSpring School

Units: 12+

LeafSpring School empowers children to discover their individual talents and gifts so they can “learn early, live well and lead” and offers programs for kids from pre-K to age 13. Franchising with LeafSpring offers you the chance to inspire educational growth in your community and to hire dedicated educators to ensure quality enrichment. 

Robin Autopilot

Units: 15+

Robin Autopilot puts a unique spin on lawn-care services. With a device that’s reminiscent of a Roomba, Robin Autopilot offers anything from robot mowing to full-service lawn care, as well as the ability to monitor mowing schedules from an app on your phone. The brand offers a subscription-based platform to its franchisees that allows anyone interested to start a robot-mowing business with their support, software, marketing, financing and products.