Business Opportunities
Check out our list of more than 100 ways to be your own boss.
Business opportunities offer tools or training to help you start your own business, but usually at a lower cost and with fewer restrictions than a franchise. You’ll find business opportunities in a variety of industries listed here, divided into three main categories: Dealerships and Licensing Opportunities, Network Marketing/Direct Sales, and Vending Machines.
For more information, be sure to check out our guide, as well as the on how to research a business opportunity.
AUTOMOTIVE
Auto Repair & Maintenance Services
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Windshield Repair
Windshield Repair
NO. OF LICENSEES: 150
COST: $1K-$4K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1K-$4K
FINANCING: NO
Portland, Ore.
Auto appearance services, automatic car wash
Auto appearance services, automatic car wash
NO. OF LICENSEES: 300
COST: $500-$500K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $500-$500K
FINANCING: YES
East Sandwich, Mass.
Mobile oil-change services
Mobile oil-change services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 704
COST: $10K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $10K
FINANCING: YES
Saginaw, Mich.
Auto restoration
Auto restoration
NO. OF LICENSEES: 500
COST: $5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $5K
FINANCING: YES
Spring Hill, Kan.
Auto chip and scratch repair
Auto chip and scratch repair
NO. OF LICENSEES: 250
COST: $6.99K-$49K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $6.99K-$49K
FINANCING: NO
Auto Sales/Marketing
Phoenix
Car dealership
Car dealership
NO. OF DEALERS: 50
COST: $995
FINANCING: NO
COST: $995
FINANCING: NO
Fort Myers, Fla.
Used-car window stickers
Used-car window stickers
NO. OF LICENSEES: 428
COST: $99-$459
FINANCING: YES
COST: $99-$459
FINANCING: YES
Albany, N.Y.
Graphic and mobile marketing for auto dealers
Graphic and mobile marketing for auto dealers
NO. OF LICENSEES: 12
COST: $10k-$20k
FINANCING: NO
COST: $10k-$20k
FINANCING: NO
Truck-Bed Liners
Palmer, Mass.
Clear truck-bed liners
Clear truck-bed liners
NO. OF LICENSEES: 428
COST: $9.8K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $9.8K
FINANCING: YES
Cloverdale, Ind.
Spray-on truck-bed liners, window film
Spray-on truck-bed liners, window film
NO. OF LICENSEES: 2,500+
COST: $199+
FINANCING: YES
COST: $199+
FINANCING: YES
BUSINESS SERVICES
Advertising/Marketing Services
King of Prussia, Pa.
SMS Marketing
SMS Marketing
NO. OF LICENSEES: 150
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: NO
Oak Forest, Ill.
Discount-program stickers for business cards
Discount-program stickers for business cards
NO. OF LICENSEES: 0
COST: $0
FINANCING: NO
COST: $0
FINANCING: NO
Lake St. Louis, Mo.
Birthday direct-mail advertising
Birthday direct-mail advertising
NO. OF DEALERS: 2
COST: $25K-$40K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $25K-$40K
FINANCING: YES
Pembroke Pines, Fla.
Newspaper/magazine publishing
Newspaper/magazine publishing
NO. OF LICENSEES: 18
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
Wilmington, Del.
Digital coupons
Digital coupons
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $25K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $25K
FINANCING: YES
Oak Forest, Ill.
Discount cards
Discount cards
NO. OF LICENSEES: 0
COST: $0
FINANCING: NO
COST: $0
FINANCING: NO
Newton, Iowa
Promotional products
Promotional products
NO. OF LICENSEES: 600
COST: $200
FINANCING: YES
COST: $200
FINANCING: YES
Holly Springs, Ga.
Online business directories
Online business directories
NO. OF LICENSEES: 7
COST: $100
FINANCING: NO
COST: $100
FINANCING: NO
Huntington, N.Y.
Daily-deal websites
Daily-deal websites
NO. OF LICENSEES: 150
COST: $3.99K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $3.99K
FINANCING: YES
Raleigh, N.C.
Direct-mail advertising, greeting-card mailings
Direct-mail advertising, greeting-card mailings
NO. OF LICENSEES: 80
COST: $5.99K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $5.99K
FINANCING: YES
Eureka, Calif.
Magazine for seniors
Magazine for seniors
NO. OF LICENSEES: 3
COST: $3.1K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $3.1K
FINANCING: YES
Louisville, Ky.
Local city directories
Local city directories
NO. OF LICENSEES: 75
COST: $140
FINANCING: NO
COST: $140
FINANCING: NO
Louisville, Ky.
Local discount card program
Local discount card program
NO. OF LICENSEES: 15
COST: $200
FINANCING: NO
COST: $200
FINANCING: NO
Miscellaneous Business Services
Parker, Colo.
Employee assessment, training and performance management
Employee assessment, training and performance management
NO. OF LICENSEES: 8
COST: $7K-$19K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $7K-$19K
FINANCING: YES
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Business consulting
Business consulting
NO. OF LICENSEES: 15
COST: $15K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $15K
FINANCING: YES
Las Vegas
Postal and business services
Postal and business services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 3,500
COST: $30K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $30K
FINANCING: YES
Lubbock, Texas
Mail and copy service centers, signs
Mail and copy service centers, signs
NO. OF LICENSEES: 940
COST: $91K-$138K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $91K-$138K
FINANCING: YES
Cambridge, Ontario
Mobile document destruction
Mobile document destruction
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $75K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $75K
FINANCING: YES
Dana Point, Calif.
Signs
Signs
NO. OF LICENSEES: 204
COST: $45K-$195K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $45K-$195K
FINANCING: YES
Waco, Texas
Business consulting and training
Business consulting and training
NO. OF LICENSEES: 500
COST: $2.5K-57.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $2.5K-57.5K
FINANCING: YES
CHILDREN’S BUSINESSES
Personalized Children’s Products
Austin
Personalized children’s books
Personalized children’s books
NO. OF LICENSEES: 500+
COST: $495
FINANCING: NO
COST: $495
FINANCING: NO
Montgomery, Ala.
Baby handprint/footprint bronzed keepsakes
Baby handprint/footprint bronzed keepsakes
NO. OF LICENSEES: 85
COST: $499
FINANCING: NO
COST: $499
FINANCING: NO
Morro Bay, Calif.
Ceramic impressions of children’s handprints and footprints
Ceramic impressions of children’s handprints and footprints
NO. OF LICENSEES: 142
COST: $4K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $4K
FINANCING: NO
Miscellaneous Children’s Businesses
Arlington, Va.
Children’s safety products and services
Children’s safety products and services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 2,000
COST: $349-$1.7K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $349-$1.7K
FINANCING: NO
Irmo, S.C.
Children’s cooking classes, parties, camps
Children’s cooking classes, parties, camps
NO. OF LICENSEES: 185
COST: $500-$1K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $500-$1K
FINANCING: NO
Monrovia, Calif.
Preschool fitness programs
Preschool fitness programs
NO. OF LICENSEES: 40
COST: $9.99K-$19.99K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $9.99K-$19.99K
FINANCING: YES
Milford, Conn.
Science education products and services
Science education products and services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 5
COST: $25K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $25K
FINANCING: YES
Alpharetta, Ga.
Children’s fitness programs
Children’s fitness programs
NO. OF LICENSEES: 8
COST: $3K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $3K
FINANCING: YES
Windsor, Colo.
Children’s music education
Children’s music education
NO. OF LICENSEES: 0
COST: $10K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $10K
FINANCING: YES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Tax Preparation
Glen Allen, Va.
Income-tax services
Income-tax services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 500
COST: $5K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $5K
FINANCING: NO
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Tax preparation
Tax preparation
NO. OF DEALERS: 50
COST: $20K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $20K
FINANCING: YES
Cincinnati
Tax preparation
Tax preparation
NO. OF LICENSEES: 1
COST: $5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $5K
FINANCING: YES
Indianapolis
Tax preparation
Tax preparation
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $500-$5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $500-$5K
FINANCING: YES
Miscellaneous Financial Services
Key West, Fla.
Business financial services
Business financial services
NO. OF DEALERS: 252
COST: $21.9K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $21.9K
FINANCING: NO
Houston
Note brokerage
Note brokerage
NO. OF DEALERS: 600
COST: $195
FINANCING: NO
COST: $195
FINANCING: NO
Irvine, Calif.
Medical-claims processing, medical billing
Medical-claims processing, medical billing
NO. OF DEALERS: 810
COST: $15K-$35K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $15K-$35K
FINANCING: YES
Albany, N.Y.
Commercial finance
Commercial finance
NO. OF LICENSEES: 400
COST: $25K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $25K
FINANCING: NO
Greensboro, N.C.
Utility and telephone cost recovery
Utility and telephone cost recovery
NO. OF LICENSEES: 28
COST: $7.5K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $7.5K
FINANCING: NO
Las Vegas
Merchant services, credit-card processing, cash advance
Merchant services, credit-card processing, cash advance
NO. OF DEALERS: 37
COST: $2.99K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $2.99K
FINANCING: NO
New York, N.Y.
Loan brokerage
Loan brokerage
NO. OF DEALERS: 500
COST: $19.95K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $19.95K
FINANCING: YES
Los Angeles
Loan brokerage
Loan brokerage
NO. OF DEALERS: 1,200
COST: $13.8K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $13.8K
FINANCING: YES
Los Angeles
Business finance consulting
Business finance consulting
NO. OF DEALERS: 1,200
COST: $13.8K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $13.8K
FINANCING: YES
FOOD
Delivery Services
Denver
Restaurant meal-delivery service
Restaurant meal-delivery service
NO. OF LICENSEES: 105
COST: $17.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $17.5K
FINANCING: YES
St. Cloud, Minn.
Restaurant delivery and marketing
Restaurant delivery and marketing
NO. OF DEALERS: 5
COST: $0
FINANCING: NO
COST: $0
FINANCING: NO
Restaurants
Winnetka, Ill.
Pop-up cafes
Pop-up cafes
NO. OF LICENSEES: 0
COST: $100K-$150K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $100K-$150K
FINANCING: YES
Brookline Village, Mass.
Ice cream, frozen yogurt, smoothies, chocolates
Ice cream, frozen yogurt, smoothies, chocolates
NO. OF DEALERS: 40
COST: $75K-$150K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $75K-$150K
FINANCING: NO
San Diego
Burgers, fries, malts
Burgers, fries, malts
NO. OF DEALERS: 0
COST: $350K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $350K
FINANCING: NO
Atlanta
Stainless steel diners
Stainless steel diners
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $395K-$1M+
FINANCING: NO
COST: $395K-$1M+
FINANCING: NO
Miscellaneous Food Businesses
Louisville, Ky.
Chocolate and confections
Chocolate and confections
NO. OF LICENSEES: 0
COST: $50K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $50K
FINANCING: YES
Amityville, N.Y.
Fudge
Fudge
NO. OF DEALERS: 5,000
COST: to $10K
FINANCING: YES
COST: to $10K
FINANCING: YES
Grove, Okla.
Kettle popcorn
Kettle popcorn
NO. OF LICENSEES: 200
COST: $12K-$38K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $12K-$38K
FINANCING: YES
St. Petersburg, Fla.
Tropical wine store
Tropical wine store
NO. OF LICENSEES: 10
COST: to $50,000
FINANCING: NO
COST: to $50,000
FINANCING: NO
Cumming, Ga.
Ice-cream-machine event catering
Ice-cream-machine event catering
NO. OF DEALERS: 0
COST: $3K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $3K
FINANCING: NO
Champlin, Minn.
Doughnuts, fast food
Doughnuts, fast food
NO. OF LICENSEES: 15,000
COST: $5.5K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $5.5K
FINANCING: NO
Spring Hill, Fla.
Personalized candy bars, bottled water, mints, invitations
Personalized candy bars, bottled water, mints, invitations
NO. OF DEALERS: 6,000
COST: $495
FINANCING: YES
COST: $495
FINANCING: YES
Peggy Lawton Kitchens
East Walpole, Mass.
Business snack route
Business snack route
NO. OF DEALERS: 3
COST: $70K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $70K
FINANCING: NO
Cincinnati
Wine slushie mix and bread-dipping mixes
Wine slushie mix and bread-dipping mixes
NO. OF DEALERS: 63
COST: $119
FINANCING: NO
COST: $119
FINANCING: NO
GIFTS & NOVELTIES
Indianapolis
Specialty carved candles
Specialty carved candles
NO. OF DEALERS: 100
COST: $433
FINANCING: NO
COST: $433
FINANCING: NO
Phoenix
Perfumes
Perfumes
NO. OF DEALERS: 1
COST: $6K-$7K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $6K-$7K
FINANCING: NO
Las Vegas
Personalized photo products
Personalized photo products
NO. OF DEALERS: 745
COST: $1.99K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $1.99K
FINANCING: YES
Palm Springs, Calif.
Art imaging services
Art imaging services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 7
COST: $220K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $220K
FINANCING: NO
Victoria, British Columbia
Custom jigsaw puzzles
Custom jigsaw puzzles
NO. OF DEALERS: 540
COST: $9.1K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $9.1K
FINANCING: NO
Wellington, Ohio
Candle, soap and cosmetics-making classes and supplies
Candle, soap and cosmetics-making classes and supplies
NO. OF DEALERS: 100,000
COST: $0
FINANCING: NO
COST: $0
FINANCING: NO
La Verne, Calif.
Personalized gifts
Personalized gifts
NO. OF LICENSEES: 500
COST: $249-$995
FINANCING: NO
COST: $249-$995
FINANCING: NO
Holyoke, Mass.
Engraving
Engraving
NO. OF LICENSEES: 540
COST: $10K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $10K
FINANCING: YES
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Home Staging
Toronto
Home staging
Home staging
NO. OF LICENSEES: 10,000
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
Jacksonville, Fla.
Home staging
Home staging
NO. OF LICENSEES: 550
COST: $1.5K/2.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $1.5K/2.5K
FINANCING: YES
Miscellaneous Home-Improvement Businesses
Greensboro, Ga.
Environmentally friendly fertilization
Environmentally friendly fertilization
NO. OF LICENSEES: 60
COST: $50K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $50K
FINANCING: NO
Mission Viejo, Calif.
Blinds and shutters
Blinds and shutters
NO. OF LICENSEES: 300
COST: $399
FINANCING: NO
COST: $399
FINANCING: NO
Natick, Mass.
Hidden-fence pet-containment system
Hidden-fence pet-containment system
NO. OF DEALERS: 200
COST: $20K-$30K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $20K-$30K
FINANCING: NO
Bobcaygeon, Ontario
Log and timber-frame homes
Log and timber-frame homes
NO. OF DEALERS: 20
COST: $20K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $20K
FINANCING: NO
Mansfield, Mo.
Decorative concrete engraving
Decorative concrete engraving
NO. OF DEALERS: 200+
COST: $5K-$56K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $5K-$56K
FINANCING: NO
Smackover, Ark.
Stone-veneer products
Stone-veneer products
NO. OF DEALERS: 130
COST: $12K-$20K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $12K-$20K
FINANCING: NO
Westerville, Ohio
Leaf-free gutter system
Leaf-free gutter system
NO. OF LICENSEES: 43
COST: $30K-$100K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $30K-$100K
FINANCING: YES
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Garage and closet organizing system
Garage and closet organizing system
NO. OF DEALERS: 250
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
Rockville, Md.
Pattern-painting system
Pattern-painting system
NO. OF DEALERS: 500
COST: 100
FINANCING: NO
COST: 100
FINANCING: NO
Reno, Nev.
Ceiling-art system
Ceiling-art system
NO. OF LICENSEES: 2,000
COST: $3.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $3.5K
FINANCING: YES
New York
Interior design services
Interior design services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 838
COST: $1K/2.5K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1K/2.5K
FINANCING: NO
Gettysburg, Pa.
Replacement windows and doors
Replacement windows and doors
NO. OF DEALERS: 39
COST: $40K-$50K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $40K-$50K
FINANCING: NO
Burnaby, British Columbia
Retractable door and window screens
Retractable door and window screens
NO. OF DEALERS 30
COST: $18K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $18K
FINANCING: NO
MAINTENANCE
Blinds Cleaning
Mission Viejo, Calif.
Blinds, shades and shutters cleaning, repairs and sales
Blinds, shades and shutters cleaning, repairs and sales
NO. OF LICENSEES: 1,500
COST: $2.99K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $2.99K
FINANCING: NO
Lancaster, N.Y.
Ultrasonic blind cleaning
Ultrasonic blind cleaning
NO. OF LICENSEES: 350
COST: $16K-$68K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $16K-$68K
FINANCING: YES
Philadelphia
Ultrasonic blind cleaning and fire restoration
Ultrasonic blind cleaning and fire restoration
NO. OF LICENSEES: 4,000+
COST: $8K-$70K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $8K-$70K
FINANCING: YES
Carpet Cleaning
Ash Flat, Ark.
Carpet-cleaning-machine rental and delivery
Carpet-cleaning-machine rental and delivery
NO. OF DEALERS: —
COST: $1.99K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1.99K
FINANCING: NO
Redmond, Wash.
Carpet cleaning
Carpet cleaning
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $2.99K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $2.99K
FINANCING: YES
Racine, Wis.
Carpet, upholstery, wall and ceiling cleaning
Carpet, upholstery, wall and ceiling cleaning
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $900
FINANCING: YES
COST: $900
FINANCING: YES
Miscellaneous Maintenance Businesses
Hackensack, N.J.
Barbecue-grill cleaning
Barbecue-grill cleaning
NO. OF LICENSEES: 113
COST: $20K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $20K
FINANCING: YES
Syracuse, N.Y.
Interior and exterior surface cleaning, mold remediation
Interior and exterior surface cleaning, mold remediation
NO. OF LICENSEES: 1,025
COST: $15K-$20K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $15K-$20K
FINANCING: YES
Redwood City, Calif.
Waterless car wash
Waterless car wash
NO. OF LICENSEES: 0
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
Benton, Ky.
RV refrigerator reconditioning and service
RV refrigerator reconditioning and service
NO. OF LICENSEES: 25
COST: $10K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $10K
FINANCING: NO
Olympia, Wash.
Bathtub repair and refinishing
Bathtub repair and refinishing
NO. OF LICENSEES: 84
COST: $2.5K-$4K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $2.5K-$4K
FINANCING: NO
Cartersville, Ga.
Cleaning services
Cleaning services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 401
COST: $1K-$5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $1K-$5K
FINANCING: YES
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Commercial cleaning
Commercial cleaning
NO. OF LICENSEES: 1,100
COST: $379
FINANCING: NO
COST: $379
FINANCING: NO
Stratford, Conn.
Dryer-vent cleaning
Dryer-vent cleaning
NO. OF LICENSEES: 51
COST: $500-$1K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $500-$1K
FINANCING: NO
Stuart, Fla.
Wax, polish, restoration products
Wax, polish, restoration products
NO. OF DEALERS: 200+
COST: to $500
FINANCING: NO
COST: to $500
FINANCING: NO
Chandler, Ariz.
Stone, tile and grout cleaning, restoration and protection
Stone, tile and grout cleaning, restoration and protection
NO. OF LICENSEES: 150
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: NO
Calgary, Alberta
Parking-lot cleanup
Parking-lot cleanup
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $500
FINANCING: NO
COST: $500
FINANCING: NO
PERSONAL CARE
Fitness Businesses
Temecula, Calif.
Strength-training fitness programs for seniors
Strength-training fitness programs for seniors
NO. OF LICENSEES: 39
COST: $2.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $2.5K
FINANCING: YES
Crossville, Tenn.
Fitness salon
Fitness salon
NO. OF LICENSEES: 2,000
COST: $4K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $4K
FINANCING: YES
Hampton Falls, N.H.
24-hour fitness centers
24-hour fitness centers
NO. OF LICENSEES: 5
COST: $300K-$500K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $300K-$500K
FINANCING: NO
Senior Services
Denver
Learning programs for seniors
Learning programs for seniors
NO. OF LICENSEES: 1
COST: Varies
FINANCING: YES
COST: Varies
FINANCING: YES
Seminole, Fla.
Safeguard visits to seniors
Safeguard visits to seniors
NO. OF LICENSEES: 642
COST: $159
FINANCING: NO
COST: $159
FINANCING: NO
Irvine, Calif.
Nonmedical home care
Nonmedical home care
NO. OF LICENSEES: 230
COST: $17.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $17.5K
FINANCING: YES
Miscellaneous Personal-Care Products/Services
Mississauga, Ontario
Customized body, bath and skincare products
Customized body, bath and skincare products
NO. OF LICENSEES: 250
COST: $5K-$10K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $5K-$10K
FINANCING: NO
Chester, N.J.
Spa and wellness products
Spa and wellness products
NO. OF DEALERS: 500
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
Clarkston, Mich.
Nutritional supplements
Nutritional supplements
NO. OF LICENSEES: 6
COST: $1.3K-$3.8K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1.3K-$3.8K
FINANCING: NO
Phoenix
Customized bath and body products
Customized bath and body products
NO. OF DEALERS: 20
COST: $5K-15K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $5K-15K
FINANCING: NO
Woodbridge, Va.
Mobile nail boutique
Mobile nail boutique
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $2K-$8K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $2K-$8K
FINANCING: NO
RECREATION
Travel Agencies
Boca Raton, Fla.
Travel agency
Travel agency
NO. OF DEALERS: 600+
COST: $2.99K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $2.99K
FINANCING: YES
Oldsmar, Fla.
Travel agency; concert, sports and theater tickets
Travel agency; concert, sports and theater tickets
NO. OF DEALERS: 500
COST: $3.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $3.5K
FINANCING: YES
Miscellaneous Recreation Businesses
Honolulu
Surf-simulator rentals
Surf-simulator rentals
NO. OF LICENSEES: 6
COST: $4.99K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $4.99K
FINANCING: YES
Racine, Wis.
Racing events
Racing events
NO. OF LICENSEES: 9
COST: $1K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $1K
FINANCING: YES
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Golf tournament consulting
Golf tournament consulting
NO. OF LICENSEES: 25
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: YES
Jessup, Pa.
Miniature-golf courses
Miniature-golf courses
NO. OF LICENSEES: 3,330
COST: $6.9K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $6.9K
FINANCING: NO
Hartwell, Ga.
Trampoline park equipment
Trampoline park equipment
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $1.2M
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1.2M
FINANCING: NO
RETAIL
Las Vegas
Discount party stores
Discount party stores
NO. OF LICENSEES: 3,500
COST: $30K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $30K
FINANCING: YES
Las Vegas
Dollar stores
Dollar stores
NO. OF LICENSEES: 3,500
COST: $30K
FINANCING: yes
COST: $30K
FINANCING: yes
Elgin, S.C.
Video game stores
Video game stores
NO. OF LICENSEES: 14
COST: $90K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $90K
FINANCING: NO
Long Beach, Calif.
Embroidered handbags and accessories
Embroidered handbags and accessories
NO. OF DEALERS: 100
COST: $499
FINANCING: NO
COST: $499
FINANCING: NO
Conway, Ark.
Dollar, party and fashion-accessory stores
Dollar, party and fashion-accessory stores
NO. OF LICENSEES: 2,870
COST: $54.9K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $54.9K
FINANCING: YES
Las Vegas
Retail stores aimed at teens
Retail stores aimed at teens
NO. OF LICENSEES: 3,500
COST: $20K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $20K
FINANCING: YES
SERVICES
Dental-Handpiece Repairs
Novato, Calif.
Dental-drill repair
Dental-drill repair
NO. OF LICENSEES: 30
COST: $35K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $35K
FINANCING: NO
Kissimmee, Fla.
Dental-handpiece repairs
Dental-handpiece repairs
NO. OF LICENSEES: 275
COST: $500-$19K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $500-$19K
FINANCING: YES
Laundromats
Oshkosh, Wis.
Coin-operated laundry
Coin-operated laundry
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $50K-$250K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $50K-$250K
FINANCING: YES
Kenner, La.
Coin-operated laundry
Coin-operated laundry
NO. OF LICENSEES: 1,000
COST: Varies
FINANCING: YES
COST: Varies
FINANCING: YES
Miscellaneous Services
Tarpon Springs, Fla.
GPS tracking products and services
GPS tracking products and services
NO. OF DEALERS: 4
COST: $59.9K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $59.9K
FINANCING: YES
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Christmas decoration rentals
Christmas decoration rentals
NO. OF LICENSEES: 810
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: YES
San Rafael, Calif.
Divorce legal services
Divorce legal services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 11
COST: $9K-$50K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $9K-$50K
FINANCING: YES
Austin
Wedding and gift services
Wedding and gift services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 2,456
COST: $5K-$25K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $5K-$25K
FINANCING: YES
Indianapolis
Video production
Video production
NO. OF LICENSEES: 10
COST: $75K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $75K
FINANCING: YES
Lutz, Fla.
Text-alert security-alarm systems
Text-alert security-alarm systems
NO. OF DEALERS: 50
COST: $1K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $1K
FINANCING: YES
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Interior-plant rentals
Interior-plant rentals
NO. OF LICENSEES: 810
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: YES
San Francisco
Personalized birthday greetings
Personalized birthday greetings
NO. OF LICENSEES: 10,000
COST: $200
FINANCING: NO
COST: $200
FINANCING: NO
River Vale, N.J.
Yard-sign rentals
Yard-sign rentals
NO. OF LICENSEES: 72
COST: $999
FINANCING: YES
COST: $999
FINANCING: YES
Green Bay, Wis.
Saw and tool sharpening
Saw and tool sharpening
NO. OF LICENSEES: 650+
COST: $6.99K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $6.99K
FINANCING: NO
NETWORK MARKETING/DIRECT SALES
Superior, Wis.
Synthetic lubricants
Synthetic lubricants
NO. OF ASSOCIATES: —
COST: $30-$75
FINANCING: NO
COST: $30-$75
FINANCING: NO
High Point, N.C.
Hair-care and cosmetic products
Hair-care and cosmetic products
NO. OF ASSOCIATES: 150
COST: $49
FINANCING: YES
COST: $49
FINANCING: YES
Addison, Texas
Anti-aging cream
Anti-aging cream
NO. OF ASSOCIATES: —
COST: $499
FINANCING: NO
COST: $499
FINANCING: NO
Daly City, Calif.
Nutritional, personal-care and environmental products
Nutritional, personal-care and environmental products
NO. OF ASSOCIATES: 220,000
COST: $54
FINANCING: NO
COST: $54
FINANCING: NO
VENDING MACHINES
Kaysville, Utah
Healthful snack, beverage and entree vending machines
Healthful snack, beverage and entree vending machines
NO. OF DEALERS: 5,600
COST: $25K-$200K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $25K-$200K
FINANCING: NO
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Healthful-food vending machines
Healthful-food vending machines
NO. OF DEALERS: 309
COST: $25K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $25K
FINANCING: YES
San Francisco
Adult novelty and convenience-item vending machines
Adult novelty and convenience-item vending machines
NO. OF DEALERS: 1
COST: $20K+
FINANCING: YES
COST: $20K+
FINANCING: YES
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Bulk candy vending machines
Bulk candy vending machines
NO. OF DEALERS: —
COST: $7.9K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $7.9K
FINANCING: YES
Des Moines, Iowa
Soda and snack vending machines
Soda and snack vending machines
NO. OF DEALERS: 500
COST: Varies
FINANCING: YES
COST: Varies
FINANCING: YES
Business opportunities offer tools or training to help you start your own business, but usually at a lower cost and with fewer restrictions than a franchise. You’ll find business opportunities in a variety of industries listed here, divided into three main categories: Dealerships and Licensing Opportunities, Network Marketing/Direct Sales, and Vending Machines.
For more information, be sure to check out our guide, as well as the on how to research a business opportunity.
AUTOMOTIVE
Auto Repair & Maintenance Services
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Windshield Repair
Windshield Repair
NO. OF LICENSEES: 150
COST: $1K-$4K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1K-$4K
FINANCING: NO
Portland, Ore.
Auto appearance services, automatic car wash
Auto appearance services, automatic car wash
NO. OF LICENSEES: 300
COST: $500-$500K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $500-$500K
FINANCING: YES
East Sandwich, Mass.
Mobile oil-change services
Mobile oil-change services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 704
COST: $10K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $10K
FINANCING: YES
Saginaw, Mich.
Auto restoration
Auto restoration
NO. OF LICENSEES: 500
COST: $5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $5K
FINANCING: YES
Spring Hill, Kan.
Auto chip and scratch repair
Auto chip and scratch repair
NO. OF LICENSEES: 250
COST: $6.99K-$49K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $6.99K-$49K
FINANCING: NO
Auto Sales/Marketing
Phoenix
Car dealership
Car dealership
NO. OF DEALERS: 50
COST: $995
FINANCING: NO
COST: $995
FINANCING: NO
Fort Myers, Fla.
Used-car window stickers
Used-car window stickers
NO. OF LICENSEES: 428
COST: $99-$459
FINANCING: YES
COST: $99-$459
FINANCING: YES
Albany, N.Y.
Graphic and mobile marketing for auto dealers
Graphic and mobile marketing for auto dealers
NO. OF LICENSEES: 12
COST: $10k-$20k
FINANCING: NO
COST: $10k-$20k
FINANCING: NO
Truck-Bed Liners
Palmer, Mass.
Clear truck-bed liners
Clear truck-bed liners
NO. OF LICENSEES: 428
COST: $9.8K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $9.8K
FINANCING: YES
Cloverdale, Ind.
Spray-on truck-bed liners, window film
Spray-on truck-bed liners, window film
NO. OF LICENSEES: 2,500+
COST: $199+
FINANCING: YES
COST: $199+
FINANCING: YES
BUSINESS SERVICES
Advertising/Marketing Services
King of Prussia, Pa.
SMS Marketing
SMS Marketing
NO. OF LICENSEES: 150
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: NO
Oak Forest, Ill.
Discount-program stickers for business cards
Discount-program stickers for business cards
NO. OF LICENSEES: 0
COST: $0
FINANCING: NO
COST: $0
FINANCING: NO
Lake St. Louis, Mo.
Birthday direct-mail advertising
Birthday direct-mail advertising
NO. OF DEALERS: 2
COST: $25K-$40K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $25K-$40K
FINANCING: YES
Pembroke Pines, Fla.
Newspaper/magazine publishing
Newspaper/magazine publishing
NO. OF LICENSEES: 18
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
Wilmington, Del.
Digital coupons
Digital coupons
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $25K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $25K
FINANCING: YES
Oak Forest, Ill.
Discount cards
Discount cards
NO. OF LICENSEES: 0
COST: $0
FINANCING: NO
COST: $0
FINANCING: NO
Newton, Iowa
Promotional products
Promotional products
NO. OF LICENSEES: 600
COST: $200
FINANCING: YES
COST: $200
FINANCING: YES
Holly Springs, Ga.
Online business directories
Online business directories
NO. OF LICENSEES: 7
COST: $100
FINANCING: NO
COST: $100
FINANCING: NO
Huntington, N.Y.
Daily-deal websites
Daily-deal websites
NO. OF LICENSEES: 150
COST: $3.99K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $3.99K
FINANCING: YES
Raleigh, N.C.
Direct-mail advertising, greeting-card mailings
Direct-mail advertising, greeting-card mailings
NO. OF LICENSEES: 80
COST: $5.99K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $5.99K
FINANCING: YES
Eureka, Calif.
Magazine for seniors
Magazine for seniors
NO. OF LICENSEES: 3
COST: $3.1K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $3.1K
FINANCING: YES
Louisville, Ky.
Local city directories
Local city directories
NO. OF LICENSEES: 75
COST: $140
FINANCING: NO
COST: $140
FINANCING: NO
Louisville, Ky.
Local discount card program
Local discount card program
NO. OF LICENSEES: 15
COST: $200
FINANCING: NO
COST: $200
FINANCING: NO
Miscellaneous Business Services
Parker, Colo.
Employee assessment, training and performance management
Employee assessment, training and performance management
NO. OF LICENSEES: 8
COST: $7K-$19K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $7K-$19K
FINANCING: YES
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Business consulting
Business consulting
NO. OF LICENSEES: 15
COST: $15K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $15K
FINANCING: YES
Las Vegas
Postal and business services
Postal and business services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 3,500
COST: $30K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $30K
FINANCING: YES
Lubbock, Texas
Mail and copy service centers, signs
Mail and copy service centers, signs
NO. OF LICENSEES: 940
COST: $91K-$138K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $91K-$138K
FINANCING: YES
Cambridge, Ontario
Mobile document destruction
Mobile document destruction
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $75K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $75K
FINANCING: YES
Dana Point, Calif.
Signs
Signs
NO. OF LICENSEES: 204
COST: $45K-$195K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $45K-$195K
FINANCING: YES
Waco, Texas
Business consulting and training
Business consulting and training
NO. OF LICENSEES: 500
COST: $2.5K-57.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $2.5K-57.5K
FINANCING: YES
CHILDREN’S BUSINESSES
Personalized Children’s Products
Austin
Personalized children’s books
Personalized children’s books
NO. OF LICENSEES: 500+
COST: $495
FINANCING: NO
COST: $495
FINANCING: NO
Montgomery, Ala.
Baby handprint/footprint bronzed keepsakes
Baby handprint/footprint bronzed keepsakes
NO. OF LICENSEES: 85
COST: $499
FINANCING: NO
COST: $499
FINANCING: NO
Morro Bay, Calif.
Ceramic impressions of children’s handprints and footprints
Ceramic impressions of children’s handprints and footprints
NO. OF LICENSEES: 142
COST: $4K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $4K
FINANCING: NO
Miscellaneous Children’s Businesses
Arlington, Va.
Children’s safety products and services
Children’s safety products and services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 2,000
COST: $349-$1.7K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $349-$1.7K
FINANCING: NO
Irmo, S.C.
Children’s cooking classes, parties, camps
Children’s cooking classes, parties, camps
NO. OF LICENSEES: 185
COST: $500-$1K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $500-$1K
FINANCING: NO
Monrovia, Calif.
Preschool fitness programs
Preschool fitness programs
NO. OF LICENSEES: 40
COST: $9.99K-$19.99K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $9.99K-$19.99K
FINANCING: YES
Milford, Conn.
Science education products and services
Science education products and services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 5
COST: $25K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $25K
FINANCING: YES
Alpharetta, Ga.
Children’s fitness programs
Children’s fitness programs
NO. OF LICENSEES: 8
COST: $3K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $3K
FINANCING: YES
Windsor, Colo.
Children’s music education
Children’s music education
NO. OF LICENSEES: 0
COST: $10K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $10K
FINANCING: YES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Tax Preparation
Glen Allen, Va.
Income-tax services
Income-tax services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 500
COST: $5K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $5K
FINANCING: NO
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Tax preparation
Tax preparation
NO. OF DEALERS: 50
COST: $20K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $20K
FINANCING: YES
Cincinnati
Tax preparation
Tax preparation
NO. OF LICENSEES: 1
COST: $5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $5K
FINANCING: YES
Indianapolis
Tax preparation
Tax preparation
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $500-$5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $500-$5K
FINANCING: YES
Miscellaneous Financial Services
Key West, Fla.
Business financial services
Business financial services
NO. OF DEALERS: 252
COST: $21.9K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $21.9K
FINANCING: NO
Houston
Note brokerage
Note brokerage
NO. OF DEALERS: 600
COST: $195
FINANCING: NO
COST: $195
FINANCING: NO
Irvine, Calif.
Medical-claims processing, medical billing
Medical-claims processing, medical billing
NO. OF DEALERS: 810
COST: $15K-$35K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $15K-$35K
FINANCING: YES
Albany, N.Y.
Commercial finance
Commercial finance
NO. OF LICENSEES: 400
COST: $25K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $25K
FINANCING: NO
Greensboro, N.C.
Utility and telephone cost recovery
Utility and telephone cost recovery
NO. OF LICENSEES: 28
COST: $7.5K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $7.5K
FINANCING: NO
Las Vegas
Merchant services, credit-card processing, cash advance
Merchant services, credit-card processing, cash advance
NO. OF DEALERS: 37
COST: $2.99K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $2.99K
FINANCING: NO
New York, N.Y.
Loan brokerage
Loan brokerage
NO. OF DEALERS: 500
COST: $19.95K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $19.95K
FINANCING: YES
Los Angeles
Loan brokerage
Loan brokerage
NO. OF DEALERS: 1,200
COST: $13.8K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $13.8K
FINANCING: YES
Los Angeles
Business finance consulting
Business finance consulting
NO. OF DEALERS: 1,200
COST: $13.8K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $13.8K
FINANCING: YES
FOOD
Delivery Services
Denver
Restaurant meal-delivery service
Restaurant meal-delivery service
NO. OF LICENSEES: 105
COST: $17.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $17.5K
FINANCING: YES
St. Cloud, Minn.
Restaurant delivery and marketing
Restaurant delivery and marketing
NO. OF DEALERS: 5
COST: $0
FINANCING: NO
COST: $0
FINANCING: NO
Restaurants
Winnetka, Ill.
Pop-up cafes
Pop-up cafes
NO. OF LICENSEES: 0
COST: $100K-$150K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $100K-$150K
FINANCING: YES
Brookline Village, Mass.
Ice cream, frozen yogurt, smoothies, chocolates
Ice cream, frozen yogurt, smoothies, chocolates
NO. OF DEALERS: 40
COST: $75K-$150K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $75K-$150K
FINANCING: NO
San Diego
Burgers, fries, malts
Burgers, fries, malts
NO. OF DEALERS: 0
COST: $350K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $350K
FINANCING: NO
Atlanta
Stainless steel diners
Stainless steel diners
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $395K-$1M+
FINANCING: NO
COST: $395K-$1M+
FINANCING: NO
Miscellaneous Food Businesses
Louisville, Ky.
Chocolate and confections
Chocolate and confections
NO. OF LICENSEES: 0
COST: $50K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $50K
FINANCING: YES
Amityville, N.Y.
Fudge
Fudge
NO. OF DEALERS: 5,000
COST: to $10K
FINANCING: YES
COST: to $10K
FINANCING: YES
Grove, Okla.
Kettle popcorn
Kettle popcorn
NO. OF LICENSEES: 200
COST: $12K-$38K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $12K-$38K
FINANCING: YES
St. Petersburg, Fla.
Tropical wine store
Tropical wine store
NO. OF LICENSEES: 10
COST: to $50,000
FINANCING: NO
COST: to $50,000
FINANCING: NO
Cumming, Ga.
Ice-cream-machine event catering
Ice-cream-machine event catering
NO. OF DEALERS: 0
COST: $3K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $3K
FINANCING: NO
Champlin, Minn.
Doughnuts, fast food
Doughnuts, fast food
NO. OF LICENSEES: 15,000
COST: $5.5K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $5.5K
FINANCING: NO
Spring Hill, Fla.
Personalized candy bars, bottled water, mints, invitations
Personalized candy bars, bottled water, mints, invitations
NO. OF DEALERS: 6,000
COST: $495
FINANCING: YES
COST: $495
FINANCING: YES
Peggy Lawton Kitchens
East Walpole, Mass.
Business snack route
Business snack route
NO. OF DEALERS: 3
COST: $70K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $70K
FINANCING: NO
Cincinnati
Wine slushie mix and bread-dipping mixes
Wine slushie mix and bread-dipping mixes
NO. OF DEALERS: 63
COST: $119
FINANCING: NO
COST: $119
FINANCING: NO
GIFTS & NOVELTIES
Indianapolis
Specialty carved candles
Specialty carved candles
NO. OF DEALERS: 100
COST: $433
FINANCING: NO
COST: $433
FINANCING: NO
Phoenix
Perfumes
Perfumes
NO. OF DEALERS: 1
COST: $6K-$7K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $6K-$7K
FINANCING: NO
Las Vegas
Personalized photo products
Personalized photo products
NO. OF DEALERS: 745
COST: $1.99K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $1.99K
FINANCING: YES
Palm Springs, Calif.
Art imaging services
Art imaging services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 7
COST: $220K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $220K
FINANCING: NO
Victoria, British Columbia
Custom jigsaw puzzles
Custom jigsaw puzzles
NO. OF DEALERS: 540
COST: $9.1K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $9.1K
FINANCING: NO
Wellington, Ohio
Candle, soap and cosmetics-making classes and supplies
Candle, soap and cosmetics-making classes and supplies
NO. OF DEALERS: 100,000
COST: $0
FINANCING: NO
COST: $0
FINANCING: NO
La Verne, Calif.
Personalized gifts
Personalized gifts
NO. OF LICENSEES: 500
COST: $249-$995
FINANCING: NO
COST: $249-$995
FINANCING: NO
Holyoke, Mass.
Engraving
Engraving
NO. OF LICENSEES: 540
COST: $10K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $10K
FINANCING: YES
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Home Staging
Toronto
Home staging
Home staging
NO. OF LICENSEES: 10,000
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
Jacksonville, Fla.
Home staging
Home staging
NO. OF LICENSEES: 550
COST: $1.5K/2.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $1.5K/2.5K
FINANCING: YES
Miscellaneous Home-Improvement Businesses
Greensboro, Ga.
Environmentally friendly fertilization
Environmentally friendly fertilization
NO. OF LICENSEES: 60
COST: $50K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $50K
FINANCING: NO
Mission Viejo, Calif.
Blinds and shutters
Blinds and shutters
NO. OF LICENSEES: 300
COST: $399
FINANCING: NO
COST: $399
FINANCING: NO
Natick, Mass.
Hidden-fence pet-containment system
Hidden-fence pet-containment system
NO. OF DEALERS: 200
COST: $20K-$30K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $20K-$30K
FINANCING: NO
Bobcaygeon, Ontario
Log and timber-frame homes
Log and timber-frame homes
NO. OF DEALERS: 20
COST: $20K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $20K
FINANCING: NO
Mansfield, Mo.
Decorative concrete engraving
Decorative concrete engraving
NO. OF DEALERS: 200+
COST: $5K-$56K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $5K-$56K
FINANCING: NO
Smackover, Ark.
Stone-veneer products
Stone-veneer products
NO. OF DEALERS: 130
COST: $12K-$20K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $12K-$20K
FINANCING: NO
Westerville, Ohio
Leaf-free gutter system
Leaf-free gutter system
NO. OF LICENSEES: 43
COST: $30K-$100K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $30K-$100K
FINANCING: YES
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Garage and closet organizing system
Garage and closet organizing system
NO. OF DEALERS: 250
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
Rockville, Md.
Pattern-painting system
Pattern-painting system
NO. OF DEALERS: 500
COST: 100
FINANCING: NO
COST: 100
FINANCING: NO
Reno, Nev.
Ceiling-art system
Ceiling-art system
NO. OF LICENSEES: 2,000
COST: $3.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $3.5K
FINANCING: YES
New York
Interior design services
Interior design services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 838
COST: $1K/2.5K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1K/2.5K
FINANCING: NO
Gettysburg, Pa.
Replacement windows and doors
Replacement windows and doors
NO. OF DEALERS: 39
COST: $40K-$50K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $40K-$50K
FINANCING: NO
Burnaby, British Columbia
Retractable door and window screens
Retractable door and window screens
NO. OF DEALERS 30
COST: $18K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $18K
FINANCING: NO
MAINTENANCE
Blinds Cleaning
Mission Viejo, Calif.
Blinds, shades and shutters cleaning, repairs and sales
Blinds, shades and shutters cleaning, repairs and sales
NO. OF LICENSEES: 1,500
COST: $2.99K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $2.99K
FINANCING: NO
Lancaster, N.Y.
Ultrasonic blind cleaning
Ultrasonic blind cleaning
NO. OF LICENSEES: 350
COST: $16K-$68K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $16K-$68K
FINANCING: YES
Philadelphia
Ultrasonic blind cleaning and fire restoration
Ultrasonic blind cleaning and fire restoration
NO. OF LICENSEES: 4,000+
COST: $8K-$70K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $8K-$70K
FINANCING: YES
Carpet Cleaning
Ash Flat, Ark.
Carpet-cleaning-machine rental and delivery
Carpet-cleaning-machine rental and delivery
NO. OF DEALERS: —
COST: $1.99K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1.99K
FINANCING: NO
Redmond, Wash.
Carpet cleaning
Carpet cleaning
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $2.99K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $2.99K
FINANCING: YES
Racine, Wis.
Carpet, upholstery, wall and ceiling cleaning
Carpet, upholstery, wall and ceiling cleaning
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $900
FINANCING: YES
COST: $900
FINANCING: YES
Miscellaneous Maintenance Businesses
Hackensack, N.J.
Barbecue-grill cleaning
Barbecue-grill cleaning
NO. OF LICENSEES: 113
COST: $20K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $20K
FINANCING: YES
Syracuse, N.Y.
Interior and exterior surface cleaning, mold remediation
Interior and exterior surface cleaning, mold remediation
NO. OF LICENSEES: 1,025
COST: $15K-$20K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $15K-$20K
FINANCING: YES
Redwood City, Calif.
Waterless car wash
Waterless car wash
NO. OF LICENSEES: 0
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
Benton, Ky.
RV refrigerator reconditioning and service
RV refrigerator reconditioning and service
NO. OF LICENSEES: 25
COST: $10K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $10K
FINANCING: NO
Olympia, Wash.
Bathtub repair and refinishing
Bathtub repair and refinishing
NO. OF LICENSEES: 84
COST: $2.5K-$4K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $2.5K-$4K
FINANCING: NO
Cartersville, Ga.
Cleaning services
Cleaning services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 401
COST: $1K-$5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $1K-$5K
FINANCING: YES
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Commercial cleaning
Commercial cleaning
NO. OF LICENSEES: 1,100
COST: $379
FINANCING: NO
COST: $379
FINANCING: NO
Stratford, Conn.
Dryer-vent cleaning
Dryer-vent cleaning
NO. OF LICENSEES: 51
COST: $500-$1K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $500-$1K
FINANCING: NO
Stuart, Fla.
Wax, polish, restoration products
Wax, polish, restoration products
NO. OF DEALERS: 200+
COST: to $500
FINANCING: NO
COST: to $500
FINANCING: NO
Chandler, Ariz.
Stone, tile and grout cleaning, restoration and protection
Stone, tile and grout cleaning, restoration and protection
NO. OF LICENSEES: 150
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: NO
Calgary, Alberta
Parking-lot cleanup
Parking-lot cleanup
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $500
FINANCING: NO
COST: $500
FINANCING: NO
PERSONAL CARE
Fitness Businesses
Temecula, Calif.
Strength-training fitness programs for seniors
Strength-training fitness programs for seniors
NO. OF LICENSEES: 39
COST: $2.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $2.5K
FINANCING: YES
Crossville, Tenn.
Fitness salon
Fitness salon
NO. OF LICENSEES: 2,000
COST: $4K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $4K
FINANCING: YES
Hampton Falls, N.H.
24-hour fitness centers
24-hour fitness centers
NO. OF LICENSEES: 5
COST: $300K-$500K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $300K-$500K
FINANCING: NO
Senior Services
Denver
Learning programs for seniors
Learning programs for seniors
NO. OF LICENSEES: 1
COST: Varies
FINANCING: YES
COST: Varies
FINANCING: YES
Seminole, Fla.
Safeguard visits to seniors
Safeguard visits to seniors
NO. OF LICENSEES: 642
COST: $159
FINANCING: NO
COST: $159
FINANCING: NO
Irvine, Calif.
Nonmedical home care
Nonmedical home care
NO. OF LICENSEES: 230
COST: $17.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $17.5K
FINANCING: YES
Miscellaneous Personal-Care Products/Services
Mississauga, Ontario
Customized body, bath and skincare products
Customized body, bath and skincare products
NO. OF LICENSEES: 250
COST: $5K-$10K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $5K-$10K
FINANCING: NO
Chester, N.J.
Spa and wellness products
Spa and wellness products
NO. OF DEALERS: 500
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1K
FINANCING: NO
Clarkston, Mich.
Nutritional supplements
Nutritional supplements
NO. OF LICENSEES: 6
COST: $1.3K-$3.8K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1.3K-$3.8K
FINANCING: NO
Phoenix
Customized bath and body products
Customized bath and body products
NO. OF DEALERS: 20
COST: $5K-15K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $5K-15K
FINANCING: NO
Woodbridge, Va.
Mobile nail boutique
Mobile nail boutique
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $2K-$8K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $2K-$8K
FINANCING: NO
RECREATION
Travel Agencies
Boca Raton, Fla.
Travel agency
Travel agency
NO. OF DEALERS: 600+
COST: $2.99K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $2.99K
FINANCING: YES
Oldsmar, Fla.
Travel agency; concert, sports and theater tickets
Travel agency; concert, sports and theater tickets
NO. OF DEALERS: 500
COST: $3.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $3.5K
FINANCING: YES
Miscellaneous Recreation Businesses
Honolulu
Surf-simulator rentals
Surf-simulator rentals
NO. OF LICENSEES: 6
COST: $4.99K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $4.99K
FINANCING: YES
Racine, Wis.
Racing events
Racing events
NO. OF LICENSEES: 9
COST: $1K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $1K
FINANCING: YES
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Golf tournament consulting
Golf tournament consulting
NO. OF LICENSEES: 25
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: YES
Jessup, Pa.
Miniature-golf courses
Miniature-golf courses
NO. OF LICENSEES: 3,330
COST: $6.9K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $6.9K
FINANCING: NO
Hartwell, Ga.
Trampoline park equipment
Trampoline park equipment
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $1.2M
FINANCING: NO
COST: $1.2M
FINANCING: NO
RETAIL
Las Vegas
Discount party stores
Discount party stores
NO. OF LICENSEES: 3,500
COST: $30K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $30K
FINANCING: YES
Las Vegas
Dollar stores
Dollar stores
NO. OF LICENSEES: 3,500
COST: $30K
FINANCING: yes
COST: $30K
FINANCING: yes
Elgin, S.C.
Video game stores
Video game stores
NO. OF LICENSEES: 14
COST: $90K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $90K
FINANCING: NO
Long Beach, Calif.
Embroidered handbags and accessories
Embroidered handbags and accessories
NO. OF DEALERS: 100
COST: $499
FINANCING: NO
COST: $499
FINANCING: NO
Conway, Ark.
Dollar, party and fashion-accessory stores
Dollar, party and fashion-accessory stores
NO. OF LICENSEES: 2,870
COST: $54.9K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $54.9K
FINANCING: YES
Las Vegas
Retail stores aimed at teens
Retail stores aimed at teens
NO. OF LICENSEES: 3,500
COST: $20K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $20K
FINANCING: YES
SERVICES
Dental-Handpiece Repairs
Novato, Calif.
Dental-drill repair
Dental-drill repair
NO. OF LICENSEES: 30
COST: $35K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $35K
FINANCING: NO
Kissimmee, Fla.
Dental-handpiece repairs
Dental-handpiece repairs
NO. OF LICENSEES: 275
COST: $500-$19K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $500-$19K
FINANCING: YES
Laundromats
Oshkosh, Wis.
Coin-operated laundry
Coin-operated laundry
NO. OF LICENSEES: —
COST: $50K-$250K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $50K-$250K
FINANCING: YES
Kenner, La.
Coin-operated laundry
Coin-operated laundry
NO. OF LICENSEES: 1,000
COST: Varies
FINANCING: YES
COST: Varies
FINANCING: YES
Miscellaneous Services
Tarpon Springs, Fla.
GPS tracking products and services
GPS tracking products and services
NO. OF DEALERS: 4
COST: $59.9K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $59.9K
FINANCING: YES
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Christmas decoration rentals
Christmas decoration rentals
NO. OF LICENSEES: 810
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: YES
San Rafael, Calif.
Divorce legal services
Divorce legal services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 11
COST: $9K-$50K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $9K-$50K
FINANCING: YES
Austin
Wedding and gift services
Wedding and gift services
NO. OF LICENSEES: 2,456
COST: $5K-$25K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $5K-$25K
FINANCING: YES
Indianapolis
Video production
Video production
NO. OF LICENSEES: 10
COST: $75K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $75K
FINANCING: YES
Lutz, Fla.
Text-alert security-alarm systems
Text-alert security-alarm systems
NO. OF DEALERS: 50
COST: $1K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $1K
FINANCING: YES
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Interior-plant rentals
Interior-plant rentals
NO. OF LICENSEES: 810
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $1.5K
FINANCING: YES
San Francisco
Personalized birthday greetings
Personalized birthday greetings
NO. OF LICENSEES: 10,000
COST: $200
FINANCING: NO
COST: $200
FINANCING: NO
River Vale, N.J.
Yard-sign rentals
Yard-sign rentals
NO. OF LICENSEES: 72
COST: $999
FINANCING: YES
COST: $999
FINANCING: YES
Green Bay, Wis.
Saw and tool sharpening
Saw and tool sharpening
NO. OF LICENSEES: 650+
COST: $6.99K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $6.99K
FINANCING: NO
NETWORK MARKETING/DIRECT SALES
Superior, Wis.
Synthetic lubricants
Synthetic lubricants
NO. OF ASSOCIATES: —
COST: $30-$75
FINANCING: NO
COST: $30-$75
FINANCING: NO
High Point, N.C.
Hair-care and cosmetic products
Hair-care and cosmetic products
NO. OF ASSOCIATES: 150
COST: $49
FINANCING: YES
COST: $49
FINANCING: YES
Addison, Texas
Anti-aging cream
Anti-aging cream
NO. OF ASSOCIATES: —
COST: $499
FINANCING: NO
COST: $499
FINANCING: NO
Daly City, Calif.
Nutritional, personal-care and environmental products
Nutritional, personal-care and environmental products
NO. OF ASSOCIATES: 220,000
COST: $54
FINANCING: NO
COST: $54
FINANCING: NO
VENDING MACHINES
Kaysville, Utah
Healthful snack, beverage and entree vending machines
Healthful snack, beverage and entree vending machines
NO. OF DEALERS: 5,600
COST: $25K-$200K
FINANCING: NO
COST: $25K-$200K
FINANCING: NO
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Healthful-food vending machines
Healthful-food vending machines
NO. OF DEALERS: 309
COST: $25K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $25K
FINANCING: YES
San Francisco
Adult novelty and convenience-item vending machines
Adult novelty and convenience-item vending machines
NO. OF DEALERS: 1
COST: $20K+
FINANCING: YES
COST: $20K+
FINANCING: YES
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Bulk candy vending machines
Bulk candy vending machines
NO. OF DEALERS: —
COST: $7.9K
FINANCING: YES
COST: $7.9K
FINANCING: YES
Des Moines, Iowa
Soda and snack vending machines
Soda and snack vending machines
NO. OF DEALERS: 500
COST: Varies
FINANCING: YES
COST: Varies
FINANCING: YES
