RANKED · STRONG & STEADY ONLY · 17 BRANDS
Best franchises under $100K
Only brands we rate Strong or Steady appear — from a current FDD (no more than two years old), with enough history to judge, and a loan record that doesn't cap the rating. Strong first. Verdicts are our opinion from the filed record, not investment advice.
The full disclosed Item 7 investment range is below this budget. These are filing estimates, not a quote for your location.
- 1. C12Strong
$38K–$68K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +14% · 2026 FDD
$80K–$84K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +53% · 2026 FDD
- 3. DOODYCALLSStrong
$76K–$94K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +253% · 2026 FDD
- 4. Mr. SandlessStrong
$42K–$91K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +17% · 2026 FDD
- 5. POOP 911Strong
$4K–$26K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +146% · 2024 FDD · 1+ year old
$22K–$31K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +9% · 2026 FDD
- 7. Challenge IslandSteady
$58K–$74K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +18% · 2026 FDD
$20K–$39K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: -0% · 2026 FDD
- 9. CRUISE PLANNERSSteady
$2K–$21K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +12% · 2026 FDD
$66K–$88K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: 0% · 2026 FDD
- 11. Stroll, GreetSteady
$2K–$13K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +9% · 2024 FDD · 1+ year old
- 12. TRAVEL LEADERSSteady
$2K–$18K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +2% · 2026 FDD
- 13. Schooley MitchellSteady
$71K–$81K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +19% · 2024 FDD · 1+ year old
- 14. REAL PRODUCERSSteady
$2K–$12K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +15% · 2024 FDD · 1+ year old
- 15. MAI SUSHI BARSSteady
$26K–$77K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +546% · 2025 FDD
- 16. BELOCALSteady
$2K–$11K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +2% · 2024 FDD · 1+ year old
$41K–$55K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: -7% · 2026 FDD
| # | Units · latest run | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | C12 $38K–$68K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDBusiness coaching & peer advisory2026 FDD | Strong | +14% | |
| 02 | Fundraising University $80K–$84K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDBusiness Services2026 FDD | Strong | +53% | |
| 03 | DOODYCALLS $76K–$94K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPet waste removal2026 FDD | Strong | +253% | |
| 04 | Mr. Sandless $42K–$91K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDFlooring2026 FDD | Strong | +17% | |
| 05 | POOP 911 $4K–$26K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPet waste removal2024 FDD · 1+ year old | Strong | +146% | |
| 06 | American Poolplayers Association $22K–$31K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDRecreation & Entertainment2026 FDD | Strong | +9% | |
| 07 | Challenge Island $58K–$74K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDSTEM, coding & chess enrichment2026 FDD | Steady | +18% | |
| 08 | Aplus Area Representative $20K–$39K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDFuel stations & convenience stores2026 FDD | Steady | -0% | |
| 09 | CRUISE PLANNERS $2K–$21K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDTravel agencies2026 FDD | Steady | +12% | |
| 10 | MURPHY BUSINESS & FINANCIAL CORPORATION $66K–$88K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDBusiness brokerage2026 FDD | Steady | 0% | |
| 11 | Stroll, Greet $2K–$13K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDDirect mail & local publications2024 FDD · 1+ year old | Steady | +9% | |
| 12 | TRAVEL LEADERS $2K–$18K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDTravel agencies2026 FDD | Steady | +2% | |
| 13 | Schooley Mitchell $71K–$81K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDExpense-reduction consulting2024 FDD · 1+ year old | Steady | +19% | |
| 14 | REAL PRODUCERS $2K–$12K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDDirect mail & local publications2024 FDD · 1+ year old | Steady | +15% | |
| 15 | MAI SUSHI BARS $26K–$77K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDGrocery & kiosk sushi counters2025 FDD | Steady | +546% | |
| 16 | BELOCAL $2K–$11K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDDirect mail & local publications2024 FDD · 1+ year old | Steady | +2% | |
| 17 | NATIONAL PROPERTY INSPECTIONS $41K–$55K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDHome & property inspection2026 FDD | Steady | -7% |
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