Best Franchises $100,000–$200,000 (2026)

Backyard bird feeding and nature specialty retail.

Junk removal and moving franchise with strong branding.

World's leading provider of in-home senior care services.

Stay-in-your-car oil change in under 10 minutes.

Largest salon brand offering affordable, no-appointment haircuts.

Agent-centric real estate franchise with profit sharing.

Hearty, hot specialty subs founded by firefighters.

Math-only learning center making math make sense.

Eco-friendly junk removal franchise.

Trusted residential cleaning services since 1984.

Academic tutoring and test prep for K-12 students.

Residential and commercial property maintenance and repair.

Shipping, printing, and business services center.

Kids learn to code while building video games.

Full-service auto repair and maintenance center.

Personalized tutoring in reading, math, and test prep.

Better ingredients, better pizza delivery chain.

1-800-Plumber +Air offers plumbing and HVAC services with 210+ franchise territories. One of the fastest-growing home services brands in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 with strong franchisee economics.

Amada Senior Care provides non-medical in-home care and helps families navigate senior housing options and long-term care insurance. 177+ franchise locations nationally.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is a premium plumbing franchise with the punctuality guarantee: 'If there's any delay, it's you we pay.' Part of Authority Brands portfolio with 255+ locations.

Full-spectrum home care and medical staffing franchise with a nurse-led model, offering skilled care, companion care, personal care, and national account staffing. Received strategic PE investment partnership in January 2026; earned 13th consecutive Joint Commission Enterprise Champion for Quality Award in 2025.

Interim HealthCare is one of the oldest and largest home care and medical staffing franchise systems in the US, offering skilled nursing, personal care, and hospice since 1966.

Mr. Rooter Plumbing is one of the most recognized plumbing franchise brands, offering drain cleaning, pipe repair, and full plumbing. Part of Neighborly (KKR-backed) portfolio with 310+ locations.

One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is a premium HVAC franchise with punctuality guarantee. Part of Authority Brands. 480+ locations, one of the largest HVAC franchise systems in North America.

Radiant Waxing (formerly Waxing the City) is a specialty waxing salon franchise offering full-body waxing. Rebranded in 2024 with a modernized concept and lower investment threshold.

Snap Fitness is a 24-hour gym franchise with compact, well-equipped facilities and minimal staffing. 2,000+ locations in 30+ countries, one of the largest global fitness chains.

Stretch Zone is a practitioner-assisted stretching franchise using a proprietary method and patented equipment. 510+ locations making it the largest assisted stretching chain in North America.

WOW 1 DAY PAINTING completes most painting jobs in just one day using larger, better-trained crews. Part of O2E Brands (1-800-GOT-JUNK? parent). 120+ locations.

Portfolio of wellness service franchise brands including Drybar (blowout bars), Elements Massage, Amazing Lash Studio, Radiant Waxing, and Fitness Together. The portfolio was acquired by Transom Capital Group in January 2026. Combined portfolio of 1,200+ franchise locations across wellness, beauty, and fitness categories.