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The Best Franchising Side Hustles in 2024

Seeking a new investment as a side hustle? Why not use a franchise concept that arms you with the support and flexibility you need to be successful?

By Erica InmanStaff Writer
8:08AM 02/14/24

A side hustle is a great way to increase your wealth and diversify your streams of revenue. These 10 franchise concepts across five booming industries may take some time and effort to establish, but once they’re running, they can be very lucrative side hustles. 

Vacation Planning

Many vacation planning franchise concepts can be run out of your home office, making the initial barrier to entry low. This makes for a great side hustle if you’re not ready to fully invest all of your time and money into a brick-and-mortar business. 

Dream Vacations

Initial Investment: $2,000 - $21,000

Unit Count: 1,874

Cruise Planners

Initial Investment: $2,295 - $23,617

Unit Count: 2,000+

Home Services

A lot of home services concepts are seasonal by design, making them a great opportunity for those seeking a side hustle. There are holiday decorating business models and seasonal landscaping concepts galore to choose from. It’s also very scalable, as you can add one on top of another if they focus on alternate seasons. 

Christmas Decor*

Initial Investment: $19,550 - $62,250

Unit Count: 235

Mosquito Squad

Initial Investment: $164,530 - $217,125

Unit Count: 220+

Health and Fitness

In the wake of COVID, healthy food franchises and gym concepts are experiencing booming growth as the general public continues to prioritize health. Selecting a brand with limited operating hours, as opposed to a 24/7 box gym concept for example, can give you the flexibility you need to make this your side hustle.

Tropical Smoothie

Initial Investment:  $257,500 - $560,500

Unit Count: 1,335+

Pvolve

Initial Investment: $399,950 - $724,500

Unit Count: 7+

Supplemental Education

Supplemental education franchise concepts are great side hustles, as the main hours are after school or on weekends. This industry is absolutely booming in the aftermath of COVID as families work hard to recover missed days from school closures. 

The Tutoring Center

Initial Investment: $80,000 - $180,000

Unit Count: 120+

Sylvan Learning*

Initial Investment: $98,087 - $199,582

Unit Count: 560

Pet Services

Within the pet services industry, there is a wide array of services you can offer through a franchised system. Some are more time consuming than others, but there are a variety of concepts that, once you get them up and running, offer you the flexibility you need to build yourself a perfect side hustle. For example, a mobile concept or a dog waste cleanup service gives you a lot of control over your own schedule.

Aussie Pet Mobile

Initial Investment: $180,000 - $203,000

Unit Count: 82

Scoop Soldiers

Initial Investment: $68,300 - $118,300

Unit Count: 20+

In 2024, side hustles are rapidly becoming the norm as entrepreneurs look for innovative ways to supplement their income. To read more about some of the best opportunities in franchising, check out the following stories:

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