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Best Business Services Franchises (2026)

296 brands analyzed. Average investment: $171K. Average revenue: $1.3M.

How to evaluate business services franchises

  • Weigh investment against disclosed revenue — high revenue can require high capital.
  • Read the SBA charge-off rate as one risk signal, not the whole picture.
  • Verify figures against each brand's FDD (Item 7 costs, Item 19 revenue) — gross sales are not profit.
  • Shortlist a few, then talk to current and former owners before you commit.
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Brands
296
Avg investment
$171K - $375K
Avg revenue
$1.3M
Median $865K · 50 of 296 disclose Item 19 · 3 rest on fewer than 3 outlets · 18 excluded as company-owned only
Avg SBA charge-off rate
16.0%
109 brands with ≥10 loans
Avg franchise fee
$44K
Avg 3-yr growth
112.8%
System CAGR · median 0.0% · 25 brands
Avg fee load
12.1%
Royalty + ad fund
Avg turnover
10.9%
Franchisee churn
A-rated
77

Investment vs. franchise fee

$3.0M$6.0M$9.0MTotal Investment (midpoint)$70K$140K$210KFranchise FeeBELOCAL: $7K investment, $735 feeSTROLL or GREET: $7K investment, $735 feeSIGN GYPSIES: $7K investment, $1K feeAmSpirit Business Connections: $10K investment, $1K feeApTask: $13K investment, $1 feeTAPinto: $10K investment, $5K feeITEX: $24K investment, $10K feeCard My Yard: $14K investment, $9K feeSANFORD ROSE ASSOCIATES: $13K investment, $8K feeNetwork Lead Exchange: $19K investment, $10K feeCruiseOne / Dream Vacations: $17K investment, $11K feeyorCMO: $21K investment, $8K feeBlue Nose: $36K investment, $9K feeComputer Troubleshooters: $32K investment, $20K feeHunting Lease Network: $34K investment, $15K feeREED: $50K investment, $15K feeCoastal Angler Magazine: $32K investment, $25K feeDISCOVERY MAP: $33K investment, $25K feeUnishippers: $132K investment, $30K feeVacation Planners: $44K investment, $8K feeGLOBAL RECRUITERS NETWORK: $39K investment, $20K feeRight Left Agency: $49K investment, $25K feeFocus CFO: $50K investment, $28K feeC12 Group: $52K investment, $13K feeTrustegrity® Global: $56K investment, $15K feeTrustegrity: $56K investment, $15K feeNetwork In Action: $40K investment, $35K feeFireside RV Rental: $59K investment, $35K feeJourney Payroll & HR: $60K investment, $30K feeSFC ESTATE COACHING: $44K investment, $25K feeMRI Network: $70K investment, $40K feeFoliage Design Systems: $54K investment, $20K feeSnelling: $98K investment, $3K feeSculpture Hospitality: $48K investment, $25K feeCity Publications: $158K investment, $40K feeStatus Solutions Network: $57K investment, $40K feeLeTip: $56K investment, $40K feeNTV 360: $84K investment, $35K feeSigns Now / Signs By Tomorrow: $177K investment, $20K feeBNI: $162K investment, $35K feeWith A Twist: $95K investment, $29K feeWCH Service Bureau: $65K investment, $45K feeHERLIFE Magazine: $78K investment, $35K feeSoCal Candle Rentals: $96K investment, $32K feeHite Digital: $89K investment, $50K feeGecko Hospitality: $72K investment, $40K feeNatural Awakenings: $73K investment, $50K feeTechstars: $798K investment, $250K feeBarmetrix: $63K investment, $55K feeMeals of Hope: $66K investment, $40K feeJUST JUNK®: $130K investment, $10K feeExit Factor: $77K investment, $40K feeActionCOACH: $101K investment, $45K feeMoney Mailer: $70K investment, $60K feeYESCO: $249K investment, $50K feei4 Search Group: $88K investment, $50K feeHAUTE IN: $90K investment, $30K feeLocals Love Us: $79K investment, $30K feeCOMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS: $74K investment, $50K feeP3 Cost Analysts: $77K investment, $60K feeFranNet: $84K investment, $25K feeADVANTAGE COLLEGE PLANNING: $86K investment, $40K feeSUPPORTING STRATEGIES: $86K investment, $60K feeSpeedy Freight: $134K investment, $50K feeSI Staffing: $104K investment, $15K feeSCHOOLEY MITCHELL: $80K investment, $73K feeCriterium Engineers: $125K investment, $55K feeExpense Reduction Analysts: $91K investment, $70K feeTHE ALTERNATIVE BOARD: $86K investment, $44K feeWSI: $92K investment, $65K feeSeniors Blue Book: $121K investment, $50K feeValpak: $141K investment, $2K feeDOXA: $101K investment, $60K feeAll Team Staffing: $103K investment, $43K feePostNet: $93K investment, $75K feeWorld Options: $87K investment, $55K feeTootl Transport: $93K investment, $50K feeInstant Imprints (Area Representative): $90K investment, $75K feeHow To Manage A Small Law Firm: $102K investment, $45K feeTownePost Network: $101K investment, $70K feeClass 101: $111K investment, $50K feeFPC (F-O-R-T-U-N-E Personnel Consultants): $115K investment, $50K feeInXpress: $128K investment, $50K feeDocuLock: $96K investment, $40K feeRunningboards Marketing: $188K investment, $40K feeSend Me a Pro: $216K investment, $70K feeValenta: $101K investment, $65K feeSD TECH: $130K investment, $60K feeTwo Men and a Truck: $170K investment, $30K feeSATELLITE TEAMS: $104K investment, $70K feeCleaning Authority (the): $120K investment, $20K feeCount Junkula: $121K investment, $35K feeSOCIAL INDOOR: $202K investment, $50K feeKitset Assembly Services: $121K investment, $50K feePrideStaff: $148K investment, $40K feeCINCH I.T.: $112K investment, $15K feeWed Society: $112K investment, $45K feeDIMENSIONAL SEARCH: $118K investment, $88K feeTheOfficeSquad: $188K investment, $50K feePatrice & Associates: $113K investment, $65K feeJUNK SHOT / DOORSTEP DETAILS: $208K investment, $60K feeCMIT Solutions: $133K investment, $50K feeYou Move Me: $163K investment, $50K feeTwisted Ink: $265K investment, $47K feeMoney Pages: $184K investment, $50K feeTeamLogic IT: $127K investment, $50K feeServicemaster: $150K investment, $40K feeServicemaster Clean: $150K investment, $40K feeLet’s Get Moving: $178K investment, $40K feeFish Window Cleaning Services: $121K investment, $50K fee10X Business Advisor: $228K investment, $125K feeCyberGlobal: $125K investment, $75K feeIntelligent Leadership Executive Coaching: $119K investment, $75K feeAnchored Tiny Homes: $149K investment, $60K feeRSVP: $248K investment, $15K feeThe Entrepreneur’s Source: $124K investment, $75K feeNorthStar Moving: $165K investment, $50K feeLandJet: $241K investment, $50K feeSurveillance Secure: $145K investment, $55K feeTrue Install: $353K investment, $45K feeBin There Dump That: $176K investment, $29K feePop A Lock: $154K investment, $23K feeMosquito Hunters: $129K investment, $50K feeMaids (the): $129K investment, $60K feeKLDiscovery: $141K investment, $50K feeSpring-green Lawn Care: $127K investment, $45K feeNEXTAFF: $141K investment, $49K feeDumpStor: $316K investment, $50K feeThe FRONTdoor Collective: $290K investment, $50K feeSignal: $2.6M investment, $120K feeSignal 88 Security: $2.6M investment, $120K feeThe Scout Guide: $209K investment, $50K feeSECURITY 101: $183K investment, $60K feeExpress Employment Professionals: $365K investment, $40K feePink Zebra Moving: $190K investment, $30K feeTwo Men and a Junk Truck: $240K investment, $50K feeNavis Pack & Ship, Handle With Care Packaging Store, Pak Mail Freight: $166K investment, $35K feePostal Connections and iSOLD It: $187K investment, $25K feeDaisy: $218K investment, $50K feeSNAPCHEF: $168K investment, $40K feeMinuteman Press: $227K investment, $49K feeAllegra: $419K investment, $45K feeSilbar Security: $212K investment, $50K feeRanger Guard: $183K investment, $65K feeTWS Temporary Wall Systems: $260K investment, $60K feeLABOR FINDERS: $254K investment, $20K feeBig Frog Custom T-Shirts: $267K investment, $60K feeCollege Hunks Hauling Junk: $205K investment, $55K feeCollege Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving: $257K investment, $55K feeATC Healthcare Services: $231K investment, $50K feeAtwork: $208K investment, $40K feeSTORsquare: $302K investment, $55K feeSquare Cow: $200K investment, $60K feeSquare Cow Moovers: $200K investment, $60K feeSubcontain: $545K investment, $60K feeOne River School: $374K investment, $45K feeOutdoor Lighting Perspectives: $204K investment, $60K fee1-800-GOT-JUNK?: $243K investment, $65K feeThe Designery: $303K investment, $55K feeShrunk 3D: $227K investment, $50K feeInstant Imprints: $276K investment, $40K feeOffice Evolution: $1.2M investment, $50K feeFictiv Local: $545K investment, $40K feeCraters & Freighters: $299K investment, $30K feeKwik Kopy: $229K investment, $25K feeSpherion: $278K investment, $40K feeFASTSIGNS: $296K investment, $50K feeAppell: $351K investment, $60K feeCity Wide Facility Solutions: $310K investment, $70K feeLINDEN CREEK: $432K investment, $60K feeJUNKCO+: $283K investment, $55K feeIntelligent Office: $874K investment, $50K feeCity Wide: $320K investment, $70K feeSpeedpro Imaging: $293K investment, $50K feeSpeedPro: $293K investment, $50K feeMyWay Mobile Storage: $536K investment, $40K feeSignarama: $295K investment, $50K feePIP: $260K investment, $55K feePIRTEK: $468K investment, $60K feeSir Speedy: $275K investment, $55K feeDumpster Today: $323K investment, $45K fee1-800-PACKOUTS: $392K investment, $63K feeAlphagraphics: $341K investment, $50K feeASI Sign Systems: $319K investment, $50K feeUptown Cheapskate: $462K investment, $35K feeVENTURE X: $1.9M investment, $80K feeDumpster Dudez: $399K investment, $40K feePatriot Pipeline: $462K investment, $50K feeChopValue: $527K investment, $65K fee1-800-JUNKPRO: $533K investment, $70K feeredbox+: $866K investment, $60K feeUNITS: $976K investment, $56K feeRegus: $1.1M investment, $20K feeGo Mini's: $1.0M investment, $85K feeCalifornia Closets: $1.3M investment, $70K feeDAYBASE: $1.5M investment, $50K feeStorage Authority: $8.4M investment, $69K fee
ABCDF

Top Business Services franchises

View CruiseOne / Dream Vacations details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
CruiseOne / Dream Vacations logo

CruiseOne / Dream Vacations

2405 contacts
Investment
$13K – $21K
Item 19 (Reported)
N/A
Units
2,175+28%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
Limited data
Business Services
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FDD '25
View City Wide Facility Solutions details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
City Wide Facility Solutions logo

City Wide Facility Solutions

93 contacts
Investment
$227K – $393K
Item 19 (Reported)
$8.9M
Units
98+15%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
0.0%(n=34)
Business Services
Report data issue
FDD '25
View Unishippers details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Unishippers logo

Unishippers

24 contacts
Investment
$30K – $233K
Item 19 (Reported)
N/A
Units
285+32%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
0.0%(n=28)
Business Services
Report data issue
FDD '26
View TeamLogic IT details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
TeamLogic IT logo

TeamLogic IT

180 contacts
Investment
$110K – $145K
Item 19 (Reported)
N/A
Units
344+22%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
7.7%(n=60)
Business Services
Report data issue
FDD '26
View Two Men and a Truck details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Two Men and a Truck logo

Two Men and a Truck

281 contacts
Investment
$92K – $248K
Item 19 (Reported)
$2.9M
Per franchisee, not per outlet
Units
339+15%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
5.4%(n=181)
Business Services
Report data issue
FDD '25
View Pirtek details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
PIRTEK logo

Pirtek

182 contacts
Investment
$247K – $690K
Item 19 (Reported)
$1.1M
Units
194+38%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
4.0%(n=88)
Business Services
Report data issue
FDD '26
View Spring-green Lawn Care details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Spring-green Lawn Care logo

Spring-green Lawn Care

Investment
$119K – $135K
Item 19 (Reported)
$1.1M
Per franchisee, not per outlet
Units
156
SBA 7(a) charge-off
~0.0%(n=17)
Business Services
Report data issue
FDD '26
View City Wide details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
City Wide logo

City Wide

Investment
$230K – $411K
Item 19 (Reported)
$9.8M
Units
104
SBA 7(a) charge-off
0.0%(n=32)
Business Services
Report data issue
FDD '26
View C12 Group details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
C12 Group logo

C12 Group

1 contacts
Investment
$37K – $67K
Item 19 (Reported)
$618K
Units
65+7%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
N/A
Business Services
Report data issue
FDD '24
View Units details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
UNITS logo

Units

1 contacts
Investment
$708K – $1.2M
Item 19 (Reported)
N/A
Units
73+59%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
0.0%(n=70)
Business Services
Report data issue
FDD '24
View The Designery details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
The Designery logo

The Designery

Investment
$185K – $420K
Item 19 (Reported)
N/A
Units
73
SBA 7(a) charge-off
~0.0%(n=11)
Business Services
Report data issue
FDD '25
View Atwork details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Atwork logo

Atwork

Investment
$165K – $250K
Item 19 (Reported)
$3.7M
Outlet subset
Units
90+3%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
~0.0%(n=10)
Business Services
Report data issue
FDD '26
View Expense Reduction Analysts details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Expense Reduction Analysts logo

Expense Reduction Analysts

198 contacts
Investment
$76K – $106K
Item 19 (Reported)
N/A
Units
196+34%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
Limited data
Business Services
Report data issue
FDD '26
View CMIT Solutions details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
CMIT Solutions logo

CMIT Solutions

Investment
$106K – $159K
Item 19 (Reported)
$517K
Per franchisee, not per outletOutlet subset
Units
304+8%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
5.8%(n=52)
Business Services
Report data issue
FDD '26
View Yesco details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
YESCO logo

Yesco

57 contacts
Investment
$65K – $432K
Item 19 (Reported)
$1.1M
Units
98-2%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
~0.0%(n=15)
Business Services
Report data issue
FDD '26
View Shrunk 3D details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Shrunk 3D logo

Shrunk 3D

60 contacts
Investment
$187K – $267K
Item 19 (Reported)
N/A
Units
51
SBA 7(a) charge-off
~0.0%(n=12)
Business Services
Report data issue
FDD '25
View Spherion details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Spherion logo

Spherion

150 contacts
Investment
$214K – $343K
Item 19 (Reported)
$6.0M
Per franchisee, not per outlet
Units
211+5%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
Limited data
Business Services
Report data issue
FDD '24
View Express Employment Professionals details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Express Employment Professionals logo

Express Employment Professionals

740 contacts
Investment
$131K – $599K
Item 19 (Reported)
$5.3M
Units
765-4%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
2.0%(n=113)
Business Services
Report data issue
FDD '26
View Navis Pack & Ship, Handle With Care Packaging Store, Pak Mail Freight details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Navis Pack & Ship, Handle With Care Packaging Store, Pak Mail Freight logo

Navis Pack & Ship, Handle With Care Packaging Store, Pak Mail Freight

4 contacts
Investment
$132K – $201K
Item 19 (Reported)
$659K
Units
56+0%
SBA 7(a) charge-off
N/A
Business Services
Report data issue
FDD '26
View Uptown Cheapskate details
AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Uptown Cheapskate logo

Uptown Cheapskate

207 contacts
Investment
$328K – $597K
Item 19 (Reported)
$1.4M
Units
129
SBA 7(a) charge-off
3.0%(n=100)
Business Services
Report data issue
FDD '26

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