RANKED · STRONG & STEADY ONLY · 74 BRANDS
Best franchises that can start 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.
Only the cheapest disclosed format is below this budget — the upper end of the range may be far above it. These are filing estimates, not a quote for your location.
- 1. Best BrainsStrong
$50K–$134K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +64% · 2026 FDD
- 2. C12Strong
$38K–$68K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +14% · 2026 FDD
$80K–$84K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +53% · 2026 FDD
- 4. Scoop SoldiersStrong
$64K–$123K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +49% · 2026 FDD
- 5. CARING TRANSITIONSStrong
$76K–$123K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +32% · 2026 FDD
$90K–$146K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +17% · 2026 FDD
- 7. DOODYCALLSStrong
$76K–$94K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +253% · 2026 FDD
- 8. Mr. SandlessStrong
$42K–$91K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +17% · 2026 FDD
- 9. OASIS SENIOR ADVISORSStrong
$63K–$109K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +28% · 2026 FDD
- 10. POOP 911Strong
$4K–$26K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +146% · 2024 FDD · 1+ year old
$98K–$181K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +35% · 2026 FDD
- 12. SQUEEGEE SQUADStrong
$70K–$264K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +38% · 2026 FDD
- 13. SYNERGY HOME CAREStrong
$80K–$164K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +25% · 2026 FDD
- 14. SOCIAL INDOORStrong
$94K–$311K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +21% · 2026 FDD
$22K–$31K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +9% · 2026 FDD
- 16. CAREPATROLStrong
$65K–$136K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +24% · 2026 FDD
- 17. iFixandRepairStrong
$78K–$147K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +117% · 2024 FDD · 1+ year old
- 18. PEST AUTHORITYStrong
$26K–$106K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +30% · 2026 FDD
- 19. Southwest GreensStrong
$83K–$342K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +5% · 2024 FDD · 1+ year old
- 20. TIDE CLEANERSStrong
$40K–$2.5M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +8% · 2024 FDD · 1+ year old
- 21. TransworldStrong
$97K–$122K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +30% · 2024 FDD · 1+ year old
$2K–$109K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +174% · 2026 FDD
- 23. WSISteady
$76K–$107K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +3% · 2026 FDD
- 24. Challenge IslandSteady
$58K–$74K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +18% · 2026 FDD
- 25. Fix AutoSteady
$55K–$3.1M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +19% · 2025 FDD
$100K–$154K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +18% · 2026 FDD
$66K–$128K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +13% · 2026 FDD
$99K–$244K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +7% · 2026 FDD
$20K–$39K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: -0% · 2026 FDD
$38K–$113K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: -1% · 2026 FDD
- 31. CRUISE PLANNERSSteady
$2K–$21K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +12% · 2026 FDD
- 32. SNAPOLOGYSteady
$75K–$106K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +83% · 2026 FDD
$90K–$113K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +25% · 2026 FDD
- 34. BNISteady
$53K–$270K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +2% · 2026 FDD
- 35. FriosSteady
$65K–$220K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +27% · 2026 FDD
- 36. DRYER VENT WIZARDSteady
$85K–$163K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +11% · 2026 FDD
- 37. Home InsteadSteady
$93K–$351K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +2% · 2026 FDD
- 38. KOASteady
$40K–$16.7M to open · Filed FDD
Net units: -1% · 2026 FDD
$66K–$88K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: 0% · 2026 FDD
- 40. Class 101Steady
$75K–$130K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +14% · 2024 FDD · 1+ year old
- 41. Fresh CoatSteady
$86K–$125K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +5% · 2026 FDD
- 42. That 1 PainterSteady
$97K–$137K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +336% · 2026 FDD
$89K–$213K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +13% · 2026 FDD
- 44. Sit Means SitSteady
$40K–$137K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +1% · 2026 FDD
$99K–$759K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +1% · 2026 FDD
- 46. CarstarSteady
$24K–$165K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +6% · 2025 FDD
- 47. UBuildItSteady
$78K–$220K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +34% · 2024 FDD · 1+ year old
- 48. Yummi SushiSteady
$31K–$322K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +69% · 2026 FDD
$18K–$120K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +26% · 2026 FDD
- 50. DIPPIN' DOTSSteady
$79K–$399K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +4% · 2026 FDD
| # | Units · latest run | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Best Brains $50K–$134K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDTutoring, test prep & learning centers2026 FDD | Strong | +64% | |
| 02 | C12 $38K–$68K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDBusiness coaching & peer advisory2026 FDD | Strong | +14% | |
| 03 | Fundraising University $80K–$84K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDBusiness Services2026 FDD | Strong | +53% | |
| 04 | Scoop Soldiers $64K–$123K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPet waste removal2026 FDD | Strong | +49% | |
| 05 | CARING TRANSITIONS $76K–$123K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDEstate sales & senior moves2026 FDD | Strong | +32% | |
| 06 | ALWAYS BEST CARE SENIOR SERVICES $90K–$146K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDIn-home senior care2026 FDD | Strong | +17% | |
| 07 | DOODYCALLS $76K–$94K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPet waste removal2026 FDD | Strong | +253% | |
| 08 | Mr. Sandless $42K–$91K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDFlooring2026 FDD | Strong | +17% | |
| 09 | OASIS SENIOR ADVISORS $63K–$109K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDSenior living placement2026 FDD | Strong | +28% | |
| 10 | POOP 911 $4K–$26K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPet waste removal2024 FDD · 1+ year old | Strong | +146% | |
| 11 | ASSISTING HANDS (UNIT) $98K–$181K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDIn-home senior care2026 FDD | Strong | +35% | |
| 12 | SQUEEGEE SQUAD $70K–$264K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDWindow cleaning & exterior washing2026 FDD | Strong | +38% | |
| 13 | SYNERGY HOME CARE $80K–$164K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDIn-home senior care2026 FDD | Strong | +25% | |
| 14 | SOCIAL INDOOR $94K–$311K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDDirect mail & local publications2026 FDD | Strong | +21% | |
| 15 | American Poolplayers Association $22K–$31K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDRecreation & Entertainment2026 FDD | Strong | +9% | |
| 16 | CAREPATROL $65K–$136K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDSenior living placement2026 FDD | Strong | +24% | |
| 17 | iFixandRepair $78K–$147K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPhone & electronics repair/resale2024 FDD · 1+ year old | Strong | +117% | |
| 18 | PEST AUTHORITY $26K–$106K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPest & mosquito control2026 FDD | Strong | +30% | |
| 19 | Southwest Greens $83K–$342K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDArtificial turf & putting greens2024 FDD · 1+ year old | Strong | +5% | |
| 20 | TIDE CLEANERS $40K–$2.5M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDDry cleaning & garment care2024 FDD · 1+ year old | Strong | +8% | |
| 21 | Transworld $97K–$122K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDBusiness brokerage2024 FDD · 1+ year old | Strong | +30% | |
| 22 | PACKAGEHUB BUSINESS CENTERS $2K–$109K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPack & ship / mailbox stores2026 FDD | Steady | +174% | |
| 23 | WSI $76K–$107K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDBusiness Services2026 FDD | Steady | +3% | |
| 24 | Challenge Island $58K–$74K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDSTEM, coding & chess enrichment2026 FDD | Steady | +18% | |
| 25 | Fix Auto $55K–$3.1M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDCollision & auto paint2025 FDD | Steady | +19% | |
| 26 | CARING SENIOR SERVICE $100K–$154K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDIn-home senior care2026 FDD | Steady | +18% | |
| 27 | FITNESS MACHINE TECHNICIANS FMT $66K–$128K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDMobile equipment repair2026 FDD | Steady | +13% | |
| 28 | REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT $99K–$244K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDProperty management2026 FDD | Steady | +7% | |
| 29 | Aplus Area Representative $20K–$39K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDFuel stations & convenience stores2026 FDD | Steady | -0% | |
| 30 | Superglass Windshield Repair $38K–$113K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDAutomotive2026 FDD | Steady | -1% | |
| 31 | CRUISE PLANNERS $2K–$21K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDTravel agencies2026 FDD | Steady | +12% | |
| 32 | SNAPOLOGY $75K–$106K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDSTEM, coding & chess enrichment2026 FDD | Steady | +83% | |
| 33 | BLUE MOON ESTATE SALES $90K–$113K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDEstate sales & senior moves2026 FDD | Steady | +25% | |
| 34 | BNI $53K–$270K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDBusiness coaching & peer advisory2026 FDD | Steady | +2% | |
| 35 | Frios $65K–$220K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDIce cream & frozen custard2026 FDD | Steady | +27% | |
| 36 | DRYER VENT WIZARD $85K–$163K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDDryer vent, duct & chimney cleaning2026 FDD | Steady | +11% | |
| 37 | Home Instead $93K–$351K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDIn-home senior care2026 FDD | Steady | +2% | |
| 38 | KOA $40K–$16.7M to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDCampgrounds, cabins & glamping2026 FDD | Steady | -1% | |
| 39 | MURPHY BUSINESS & FINANCIAL CORPORATION $66K–$88K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDBusiness brokerage2026 FDD | Steady | 0% | |
| 40 | Class 101 $75K–$130K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDTutoring, test prep & learning centers2024 FDD · 1+ year old | Steady | +14% | |
| 41 | Fresh Coat $86K–$125K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPainting2026 FDD | Steady | +5% | |
| 42 | That 1 Painter $97K–$137K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPainting2026 FDD | Steady | +336% | |
| 43 | AMERICA'S SWIMMING POOL COMPANY $89K–$213K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPool cleaning & service2026 FDD | Steady | +13% | |
| 44 | Sit Means Sit $40K–$137K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDDog training2026 FDD | Steady | +1% | |
| 45 | Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists $99K–$759K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDAutomotive2026 FDD | Steady | +1% | |
| 46 | Carstar $24K–$165K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDCollision & auto paint2025 FDD | Steady | +6% | |
| 47 | UBuildIt $78K–$220K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDHome Services2024 FDD · 1+ year old | Steady | +34% | |
| 48 | Yummi Sushi $31K–$322K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDGrocery & kiosk sushi counters2026 FDD | Steady | +69% | |
| 49 | Ace Sushi (Traditional) $18K–$120K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDGrocery & kiosk sushi counters2026 FDD | Steady | +26% | |
| 50 | DIPPIN' DOTS $79K–$399K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDIce cream & frozen custard2026 FDD | Steady | +4% |
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