Best Low Cost Franchises (Under $100k) to Buy in 2021

When looking for the right franchise to own, many prospective franchise buyers begin with finding a business opportunity that aligns with their passions. Next, they need to make sure they can comfortably afford going into business ownership with that brand.

A few critical questions 1851 recommends asking yourself and the brand in the process:

1. How do I scale?
2. How much operating capital do I need (meaning, how much extra cash do you need to buy more time until you start making a profit)?
3. Can I talk with a franchisee who is happy and who came to the table with a similar financial background to me?

Below, you will find a list of many franchise opportunities that new franchise owners can buy starting at less than $100,000, making it far easier to enter those brands. Be sure to visit 1851’s Masterclass on buying a franchise as a part of your journey: 

Sylvan Learning*

• Start-Up Costs: $70,270 - $163,625
• Number of Locations: 750+
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Footprints Floors*

• Start-Up Cost: $68,130 - $95,580
• Number of Locations: 50+
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Pool Scouts*

• Start-Up Costs: $80,400 - $133,300
• Number of Locations: 150
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360 Painting

• Start-Up Costs: $99,125 to $139,500
• Number of Locations: 120+
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HHO Carbon Clean Systems

• Start-Up Costs: $70,800-$131,600
• Number of Locations: 2
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Pro-Lift Garage Doors

• Start-Up Costs: $90.6K - $138K
• Number of Locations: 23/0
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GYMGUYZ

• Start-Up Costs: $56.1K - $121.7K
• Number of Locations: 218

HomeTeam Inspection Service

• Start-Up Costs: $50.1K - $76.8K
• Number of Locations: 174

Dog Training Elite*

• Start-Up Costs: $75,650 - $248,850
• Number of Locations: 9

Showhomes

• Start-Up Costs: $85,600 - $164,500
• Number of Locations: 55
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Mosquito Hunters*

• Start-Up Costs:  $71,937 to $94,437
• Number of Locations: 90
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Kumon Math & Reading Centers

• Start-Up Costs: $73.4K - $154.8K
• Number of Locations: 26,256

HomeVestors of America

• Start-Up Costs: $56K - $426.3K
• Number of Locations: 1,102

911 Restoration

• Start-Up Costs: $70.1K - $226.9K
• Number of Locations: 204

CPR Cell Phone Repair

• Start-Up Costs: $55.7K - $170.5K
• Number of Locations: 565

Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

• Start-Up Costs: $67.6K - $178.9K
• Number of Locations: 3,576

ServiceMaster Clean/ServiceMaster Restore

• Start-Up Costs: $93.7K - $294.4K
• Number of Locations: 4,919

Weed Man

• Start-Up Costs: $69.8K - $86.9K
• Number of Locations: 303

MaidPro

• Start-Up Costs: $57.6K - $222.5K
• Number of Locations: 267/1

Novus Glass

• Start-Up Costs: $54.5K - $258.2K
• Number of Locations: 2,014

PuroClean

• Start-Up Costs: $72.8K - $192.6K
• Number of Locations: 285

Bloomin' Blinds

• Start-Up Costs: $62.6K - $137.4K
• Number of Locations: 64

The Screenmobile

• Start-Up Costs: $91.8K - $180.3K
• Number of Locations: 121

Tutor Doctor

• Start-Up Costs: $73.3K - $100.99K
• Number of Locations: 662

Restoration 1

• Start-Up Costs: $79.1K - $183.4K
• Number of Locations: 201

Maid Brigade

• Start-Up Costs: $94.7K - $116.7K
• Number of Locations: 449

Eye Level Learning Centers

• Start-Up Costs: $59.3K - $126.8K
• Number of Locations: 813

Made in the Shade Blinds and More

• Start-Up Costs: $53.4K - $61K
• Number of Locations: 102

Bio-One

• Start-Up Costs: $80.98K - $127.5K
• Number of Locations: 88

Fish Window Cleaning Services

• Start-Up Costs: $87.3K - $150.7K
• Number of Locations: 278

N-Hance Wood Refinishing

• Start-Up Costs: $51.97K - $167K
• Number of Locations: 590

Seniors Helping Seniors

• Start-Up Costs: $86,785 to $141,390
• Number of Locations: 200+
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Fibrenew

• Start-Up Costs: $87.8K - $99.5K
• Number of Locations: 249/0

Color Glo International

• Start-Up Costs: $56.3K - $61.4K
• Number of Locations: 139

U.S. Lawns

• Start-Up Costs: $39.8K - $81.3K
• Number of Locations: 260

Conserva Irrigation

• Start-Up Costs: $29K - $87.3K
• Number of Locations: 81

Kitchen Tune-Up

• Start-Up Costs: $94.97K - $129.1K
• Number of Locations: 198

HouseMaster Home Inspections

• Start-Up Costs: $61.1K - $106.2K
• Number of Locations: 313

Signal 88 Security

• Start-Up Costs: $61.95K - $218.7K
• Number of Locations: 430
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Pinot's Palette

• Start-Up Costs: $96.8K - $246.7K
• Number of Locations: 131

Gotcha Covered

• Start-Up Costs: $75.7K - $93.9K
• Number of Locations: 93

Right at Home*

• Start-Up Costs: $80,150 - $147,150
• Number of Locations: 573
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Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services

• Start-Up Costs: $65K - $107.2K
• Number of Locations: 144

InXpress

• Start-Up Costs: $85.6K - $169.99K
• Number of Locations: 355

Five Star Bath Solutions

• Start-Up Costs: $75.5K - $141.1K
• Number of Locations: 39

Mosquito Squad

• Start-Up Costs: $65.8K - $86.9K
• Number of Locations: 243

TruBlue Total House Care

• Start-Up Costs: $61.9K - $81K
• Number of Locations: 40

Dryer Vent Wizard International

• Start-Up Costs: $59.7K - $136.9K
• Number of Locations: 95