RANKED · STRONG & STEADY ONLY · 11 BRANDS
Best home services 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. Mr. SandlessStrong
$42K–$91K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +17% · 2026 FDD
- 2. PEST AUTHORITYStrong
$26K–$106K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +30% · 2026 FDD
- 3. Southwest GreensStrong
$83K–$342K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +5% · 2024 FDD · 1+ year old
$90K–$113K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +25% · 2026 FDD
- 5. DRYER VENT WIZARDSteady
$85K–$163K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +11% · 2026 FDD
- 6. Fresh CoatSteady
$86K–$125K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +5% · 2026 FDD
- 7. 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
- 9. UBuildItSteady
$78K–$220K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +34% · 2024 FDD · 1+ year old
- 10. SHELFGENIESteady
$95K–$148K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: +1% · 2026 FDD
- 11. MOSQUITO AUTHORITYSteady
$39K–$129K to open · Filed FDD
Net units: -4% · 2026 FDD
| # | Units · latest run | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mr. Sandless $42K–$91K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDFlooring2026 FDD | Strong | +17% | |
| 02 | PEST AUTHORITY $26K–$106K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPest & mosquito control2026 FDD | Strong | +30% | |
| 03 | Southwest Greens $83K–$342K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDArtificial turf & putting greens2024 FDD · 1+ year old | Strong | +5% | |
| 04 | BLUE MOON ESTATE SALES $90K–$113K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDEstate sales & senior moves2026 FDD | Steady | +25% | |
| 05 | DRYER VENT WIZARD $85K–$163K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDDryer vent, duct & chimney cleaning2026 FDD | Steady | +11% | |
| 06 | Fresh Coat $86K–$125K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPainting2026 FDD | Steady | +5% | |
| 07 | That 1 Painter $97K–$137K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPainting2026 FDD | Steady | +336% | |
| 08 | AMERICA'S SWIMMING POOL COMPANY $89K–$213K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPool cleaning & service2026 FDD | Steady | +13% | |
| 09 | UBuildIt $78K–$220K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDHome Services2024 FDD · 1+ year old | Steady | +34% | |
| 10 | SHELFGENIE $95K–$148K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDClosets, garages & home organizing2026 FDD | Steady | +1% | |
| 11 | MOSQUITO AUTHORITY $39K–$129K to open ✓ FROM FILED FDDPest & mosquito control2026 FDD | Steady | -4% |
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