Best Franchises Under $150,000 (2026)

Junk removal and moving franchise with strong branding.

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

In-home care and assistance for seniors and adults.

Residential cleaning franchise with pay-for-performance model.

Non-medical home care services for seniors.

Lawn care and weed control franchise.

Property damage restoration franchise for water, fire, and mold.

In-home care, assisted living placement, and skilled nursing.

Math-only learning center making math make sense.

Interactive caregiving for seniors emphasizing engagement.

America's #1 home buyer franchise - 'We Buy Ugly Houses'.

Outdoor pest control services specializing in mosquito elimination.

Eco-friendly junk removal franchise.

Trusted residential cleaning services since 1984.

Home inspection franchise for buyers and sellers.

Global real estate network known for the balloon brand.

Academic tutoring and test prep for K-12 students.

Residential and commercial property maintenance and repair.

Kids learn to code while building video games.

After-school math and reading tutoring program for kids.

Full-service auto repair and maintenance center.

Personalized tutoring in reading, math, and test prep.

Commercial cleaning franchise with master franchise model.

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.

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.

Cruise Planners is the largest home-based travel franchise in the US with 2,500+ advisors selling cruises and vacations as American Express Travel Representatives. Ultra-low investment entry.

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.

Minuteman Press is the world's largest design, marketing, and printing franchise. Offers wide-format printing, promotional products, direct mail, and business marketing services. 1,000+ worldwide locations.

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.

Senior Helpers provides professional in-home senior care including personal care, companionship, and Alzheimer's/dementia care via proprietary LIFE Profile programs. 320+ locations.

Thriveworks is a mental health counseling franchise with same-week appointment guarantee, partnering with major insurance providers. 340+ locations combining in-person and telehealth services.

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.