5 Franchise Brands You Can Run From Home

With the COVID-19 pandemic causing a downturn in the economy and an increase in unemployment rates, franchising is becoming an attractive option for entrepreneurs across the country. However, in today’s environment, starting a business that prioritizes accessibility is crucial. 

Here are five remote franchise brands that offer accessibility, additional startup support and training.

Cruise Planners

Cruise Planners is an American Express Travel Services Representative and a home-based travel agent network. Currently offering 28% off franchise fees, travel agents can work from home selling full-service travel packages such as cruises, land-based vacations, travel insurance and car rentals.

Cruise Planners is also implementing free training sessions for new owners, a $200 marketing credit, a $60 design credit, marketing assets, omissions insurance and a free Amazon Echo Dot.

Auntie Anne’s

Famous for its grand variety of pretzels, dipping sauces and drinks, Auntie Anne’s has several partnerships with third-party delivery services to increase access for franchisees and their customers. Auntie Anne’s is currently looking for new franchise prospects worldwide and is offering financial support to help franchisees pay for ?franchise fees, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable and payroll. 

Matco Tools

Matco Tools of Fortive Corp. has been creating, innovating and distributing tools in the automotive industry since being founded in 1979. In today’s ever-evolving world, the company is currently capable of servicing more than 25,000 different products with new lines of items for customers. 

To ensure families of all areas across the 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada have equal access to essential tools, Matco Tools franchisees offer truck delivery. Matco Tools also offers franchisees access to third-party sources for equipment, as well as in-house financing to cover franchise fees, startup costs, inventory, accounts receivable and payroll. (10% off initial inventory).

Jazzercise Inc. 

This fitness and jazz concept has been prided in its ongoing support throughout COVID-19. Jazzercise Inc. pays for newsletters, meetings/conventions, toll-free line services, grand openings, online support, security/safety procedures, field operations, site selection, proprietary software and the brand’s intranet. 

Jazzercise Inc. is now seeking new franchise locations and owners across the United States and in Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Europe (Eastern), Middle East, Mexico, South America and Western Europe.

The UPS Store

The highest-ranked franchise in the shipping and packing industry, The UPS Store is currently working to broaden services that go beyond shipping and delivering. In a time while the best shopping and shipment options are available online or through delivery, The UPS Store is well-positioned for the new normal.