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<p>Entrepreneurs should use this time to think to themselves: What are the best seasonal business opportunities? With heat that can get off the charts, kids running around the house and an increased number of pesky bugs, entrepreneurs can be sure of one thing — people are looking for relief. Whether it’s a cool dip in a clean pool, a cold beverage to offset the heat or an educational summer camp to help children get back on track after a turbulent year, the possibilities are endless.</p><p>Here are the six best franchise brands to invest in this summer.</p><h4><a href="https://www.biggbyfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=6-franchise-brands-to-make-you-money-this-summer-2715713" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>BIGGBY® Coffee</u></a></h4><p>The weather is hot, but this brand keeps its customers cool by offering iced (and hot!) beverages. With the recent launch of the brand's new model, <a href="https://bcubedmanufacturing.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=6-franchise-brands-to-make-you-money-this-summer-2715713" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>BCubed</u></a>, a 350 sq. ft. drive-thru only design, franchisees can get up and running in a short amount of time with fewer startup costs.</p><ul><li>Startup costs: $190,000-$379,000</li><li>Units: 246</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/biggbycoffee"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=6-franchise-brands-to-make-you-money-this-summer-2715713" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u><span class="brand-highlight">Pool Scouts*</span></u></a></h4><p>With more than 50 territories across eight states, Pool Scouts offers a great opportunity as a low-cost franchise in the pool services industry with available territories across the United States. Most recently, Pool Scouts was ranked No. 298 on <a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=6-franchise-brands-to-make-you-money-this-summer-2715713" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Entrepreneur magazine’s 2021 Franchise 500 list.</u></a></p><ul><li>Startup costs: $85,000-$135,000</li><li>Units: 43</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><a href="https://franchise.idealabkids.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=6-franchise-brands-to-make-you-money-this-summer-2715713" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>IDEA Lab Kids</u></a></h4><p>While kids are out of school, parents are looking for summer programs to keep them busy. IDEA Lab Kids was founded as a way for kids ages four to 14 to explore their love of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). The brand had a year of tremendous growth in 2020, with even higher expectations for 2021 with the launch of its summer camps.</p><ul><li>Startup costs: $156,000-$368,000</li><li>Units: 19</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/idealabkids"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><a href="https://weedmanfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=6-franchise-brands-to-make-you-money-this-summer-2715713" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Weed Man</u></a></h4><p>Lawn care hits its busy season during the spring and summer months. Weed Man is unique in that it offers franchisees the option to start independent locations or convert existing operations into Weed Man franchises. Founded in 1970, Weed Man was ranked No. 320 on <a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=6-franchise-brands-to-make-you-money-this-summer-2715713" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Entrepreneur magazine’s 2021 Franchise 500 list</u></a>.</p><ul><li>Startup costs: $69,000-$87,000</li><li>Units: 349</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><a href="https://www.smoothiekingfranchise.com/investment/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=6-franchise-brands-to-make-you-money-this-summer-2715713" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Smoothie King</u></a></h4><p>The summer heat brings a craving for something cool and light. Smoothie King sells smoothies, vitamins, minerals, low-fat snacks and nutritional supplements to help customers beat the heat while providing nutrients to their body, too.</p><ul><li>Startup costs: $270,000-$846,000</li><li>Units: 1,194</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><a href="https://www.moshieldfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=6-franchise-brands-to-make-you-money-this-summer-2715713" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Mosquito Shield</u></a></h4><p>Unfortunately, summertime brings out pests, but with that comes the entrepreneurial opportunity to open a business that helps combat these nuisances. Mosquito Shield, a residential mosquito and tick control franchise, offers in-house franchising as well as third-party franchising.</p><ul><li>Startup costs: $93,000-$127,000</li><li>Units: 54</li></ul>

6 Franchise Brands To Make You Money This Summer

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Summertime: school’s out, the weather is warm and the average consumer is spending more during this season than any other. Here are six of the best brands to invest in this summer.

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