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<p>If 2020 taught the world anything, it was that working for home was not only possible, but also profitable.&nbsp;</p><p>Even the most-established brands have begun to explore <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/01/major-companies-talking-about-permanent-work-from-home-positions.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-home-based-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715181" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>why they needed to rent expensive downtown office space</u></a> when work can get done just as well when employees work at home.&nbsp;</p><p>In other words, the rest of the world is just catching up with what many in the franchise industry knew all along: home-based business work.&nbsp;</p><p>So whether you’re thinking about franchise opportunities that help you better manage your schedule, give you more time to spend with your family, or simply avoid traffic on a daily commute, home-based franchises might be a perfect fit for you.&nbsp; Another bonus? Without the need for an additional physical office space, home-based businesses generally have low start-up and operating costs.&nbsp;</p><p>Below, you’ll find 1851 Franchise’s picks for 16 home-based business opportunities that can help you make the WFH lifestyle permanent.&nbsp;</p><h4><a href="https://mosquitojoefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-home-based-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715181" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Mosquito Joe</u></a></h4><ul><li>Units: 319</li><li>Total investment: $104,500</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/mosquitojoe"><u>1851 Newsroom&nbsp;</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.ecomaids.com/franchise-opportunities/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-home-based-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715181" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u><span class="brand-highlight">Ecomaids*</span></u></a></h4><ul><li>Units: 30</li><li>Total investment: $126,760-$152,815</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.homehelpersfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-home-based-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715181" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Home Helpers</u></a></h4><ul><li>Units: 324</li><li>Total investment: $84,450-$136,600</li></ul><h4><a href="https://lawndoctorfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-home-based-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715181" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u><span class="brand-highlight">Lawn Doctor*</span></u></a></h4><ul><li>Units: 592</li><li>Total investment: $100,000-125,000</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/lawndoctor/info"><u>1851 Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://poolscoutsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-home-based-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715181" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u><span class="brand-highlight">Pool Scouts*</span></u></a></h4><ul><li>Units: 67</li><li>Total investment: $80,000-$133,000</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/poolscouts"><u>1851 Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://showhomesfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-home-based-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715181" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Showhomes</u></a></h4><ul><li>Units: 55</li><li>Total investment: $86,000-$165,000</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/showhomes"><u>1851 Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.concretecraftfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-home-based-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715181" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Concrete Craft</u></a></h4><ul><li>Units: 62</li><li>Total investment $142,000-$220,000</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/concretecraft/info"><u>1851 Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://mosquitohuntersfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-home-based-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715181" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u><span class="brand-highlight">Mosquito Hunters*</span></u></a></h4><ul><li>Units:&nbsp; 97</li><li>Total investment: $72,000-$94,000</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/mosquitohunters"><u>1851 Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.premiumservicebrands.com/360-painting/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-home-based-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715181" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>360 Painting</u></a></h4><ul><li>Units: 119</li><li>Total investment: $99,000-$140,000</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/360painting/info"><u>1851 Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://footprintsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-home-based-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715181" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Footprint Floors</u></a></h4><ul><li>Units: 80</li><li>Total investment: $68,000-$96,000</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/footprintsfloors/info"><u>1851 Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.firstlightfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-home-based-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715181" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u><span class="brand-highlight">FirstLight*</span></u></a></h4><ul><li>Units: 190</li><li>Initial Investment $113,000-$199,000</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/firstlight"><u>1851 Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.barkbusters.com/join-the-team?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-home-based-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715181" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Barkbusters</u></a></h4><ul><li>Units: 123</li><li>Initial investment: $68,000-$100,000</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.cruiseplannersfranchise.com/why-cruise-planners/low-cost-franchise-opportunity?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-home-based-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715181" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Cruise Planners</u></a></h4><ul><li>Units: 3,151</li><li>Initial investment :$2,295-$23,665</li></ul><h4><a href="https://jan-pro.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-home-based-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715181" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Jan-Pro Franchising Int'l. Inc.</u></a></h4><ul><li>Units: 10,118</li><li>Initial investment: $4,170-$56,020</li></ul><h4><a href="https://poolplayers.com/franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-home-based-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715181" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Pool Players International</u></a></h4><ul><li>Units: 331</li><li>Initial investment: $21K - $29K</li></ul><h4><a href="https://airemasterfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-home-based-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715181" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Aire-Master of America</u></a></h4><ul><li>Units: 118</li><li>Initial investment: $40K - $146K</li></ul>

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