A franchise is a proven brand and a turnkey business. As part of your franchise investment, you’ll receive training, and be able to take advantage of group buying power and a network of fellow franchisees. There are thousands of franchise opportunities in the U.S. in industries from food service to business consulting to senior care. Yet finding one that matches your lifestyle, and financial goals can be challenging. The cost of opening a fast-food franchise or a fitness center may be out of reach for many people considering entrepreneurship. Fortunately, there are many low-cost franchises to consider.
What Is an Affordable Franchise?
Affordable franchises require lower initial investments and ongoing operational costs. An affordable franchise typically has startup costs under $150,000. Many options can be started for less than $50,000, but these opportunities have a lower profit potential, which may not meet your desired returns.
Low-cost franchises with high-profit potential often offer mobile services or operate from a home office. Companies like Aussie Pet Mobile provide mobile pet grooming services, eliminating the need for a physical storefront, and significantly reducing overhead costs. Travel agencies and virtual fitness coaching can be operated from home, requiring minimal upfront costs.
Best Affordable Franchises
Do you want to be an entrepreneur but don’t want to break the bank? Here are eight of the top low-cost franchises to explore:
- Two Maids: With low startup costs and ongoing expenses, cleaning services are accessible and in high demand, both in residential and commercial markets. Two Maids stands out in the cleaning industry for its pay-for-performance strategy to determine employee wages. Customers rate their satisfaction and the higher the score, the more employees are compensated for the job.
- GymGuyz: Starting a personal training franchise can be affordable, especially if operations are mobile or based in clients’ homes. With an initial investment starting at $92,100, GymGuyz focuses on in-home personal training services, group sessions, and corporate fitness.
- Kitchen Tune-Up: The U.S. home remodeling industry market size was $527.36 billion in 2023 and kitchens are the heart of most homes. Launching a niche remodeling business can be a lucrative opportunity.
- House Call Auto Mechanics: A mobile auto repair franchise caters to time-strapped customers who need minor repairs. Mobile auto mechanics typically generate lower average ticket prices compared to traditional auto repair shops, and the number of services you can offer is limited to the tools you have in your van.
- Senior Helpers: The world’s population is aging. The number of Americans 65 and older is expected to reach 82 million by 2050, up 47% from 58 million in 2022, according to the Population Reference Bureau. Services catering to seniors are already strong and they’re projected to increase as the number of seniors grows. Senior Helpers is an affordable franchise offering in-home senior assistance services to help seniors age in place for as long as possible.
- iTrip: The initial investment for this vacation rental franchise ranges from $111,500 to $153,000. iTrip is a home-based business and the brand provides comprehensive support and marketing tools, enabling franchisees to capitalize on short-term rental properties.
- Budget Blinds: Budget Blinds is the No. 1 window coverings and blinds franchise. Every week, Budget Blinds franchisees install over 50,000 blinds, shades, shutters, and draperies in homes and businesses throughout North America. Budget Blinds offers $56,000 of in-house financing to qualified candidates to help trim startup costs.
- Aussie Pet Mobile: The pet industry continues to grow and is expected to reach $150.6 billion this year. Aussie Pet Mobile is a mobile pet grooming franchise specializing in dog and cat grooming with more than 370 vans in operation across the United States.
Own a Mobile Pet Grooming Business
If you want to pursue entrepreneurship with a low-cost franchises with high profit potential, Aussie Pet Mobile offers a scalable business model for savvy investors. For an initial investment ranging from $178,845 to $203,170, we offer up to $80,000 of in-house financing to appeal to qualified, budget-focused entrepreneurs. We also provide a 15% franchise fee discount for veterans. Our upfront 3-territory package business model allows franchise owners to quickly expand to serve customers and can support up to 12 vans.
We provide the training and support you need to be successful. To help our franchisees build a loyal customer base, we offer a robust lead generation program. The program generated a total of 198,250 leads for our franchisees in 2023.
Demand for Aussie Pet Mobile’s services is high. Twenty franchisees who operate one to three vans earned an average of $285,553 in sales in 2023.*
Aussie Pet Mobile is part of the Home Franchise Concepts family, renowned for its diverse portfolio of home-related franchising brands. Some of the other brands under the Home Franchise Concepts umbrella are Budget Blinds, Kitchen Tune-Up, and Two Maids.
We are focused on expanding our brand’s reach by adding new franchisees. You don’t need experience as a groomer to own an Aussie Pet Mobile. We’re searching for franchisees with a customer service mindset who are eager to start a business.
Learn More About Aussie Pet Mobile
To learn more about Aussie Pet Mobile, inquire now, and we’ll connect you with someone from our team.
*Refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document for details.