2013’s Leading 25 Home-Based Franchises

These days, it can be hard to choose from the many great franchises currently available. In fact, if you have your dreams set on buying a franchise, now is the perfect time to do so. Regardless of the vast franchise choice available in today’s market, selecting the right franchise can be a tricky decision to make. In order to do so, you need to consider which franchise best suits your needs and will enable you the opportunity to meet the targets you’ve set.

Franchise rankings can often be located with ease online via a wide range of entrepreneurial blogs – crucial to an ambitious entrepreneur’s franchise search. If this is the first time you’ve considered becoming a franchisee, may we advise you to research the subject carefully? Unless you are passionate and knowledgeable about your chosen franchise, it may be advisable to invest your time and energy elsewhere.

What’s Are FDDs?

Prior to making your decision of going into business, it’s crucial to make use of a number of resources, including your solicitor and your accountant. In addition, it is now mandatory that franchises provide you with full Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs). The FDDs will provide you with all of the essential information you need to know in advance of embarking on your new enterprise.

Another key element of your research should include talking to other franchisees about their experiences. You can learn essential information from already established franchisees. There is no better form of research than talking to those that have ‘been there’ and ‘done that’. By speaking to those who have lived the experience, make the best mentors! And without at least one established mentor, you will not be ready to go into business.

Each of the companies listed in our 25 Leading Home-Based Franchises is judged fairly on the same criteria, regardless of the kind of franchise or the size of it. Each franchise is measured up against the same quantifiable measures, including stability and strength, the size of the system, the growth rate as well as many other factors.

Discover the Leading 25 Home-Based Franchises below:

1) Jan-Pro Franchising Int’l. Inc – Commercial Cleaning – $3.15K – 50.41K
2) System4 – Commercial Cleaning – $6.16K – 37.75K
3) Vanguard Cleaning Systems – Commercial Cleaning – $9.85K – 35.83K
4) Snap-on Tools – Professional tools & equipment – $143.68K – 307.7K
5) Jazzercise Inc. – Dance fitness classes, conventions, apparel & accessories – $2.98K – 76.5K
6) Cruise Planners-American Express Travel – Cruise & tour travel agency – $1.6K – 19.49K
7) Anago Cleaning Systems – Commercial cleaning – $8.54K – 65.41K
8) Matco Tools – Mechanic’s tools & service equipment – $77.88K – 243.71K
9) Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning – Carpet drapery & upholstery cleaning – $34.75K – 131.5K
10) CruiseOne – Cruise & travel agency – $4.63K – 26.27K
11) Novus Glass – Auto glass repair & replacement – $31.57K – 134.8K
12) Home Helpers/Direct Link – Medical & nonmedical personal-care services – $61.5K – 120.8K
13) Heaven’s Best Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning – Carpet & Upholstery cleaning – $44.9K – 65.9K
14) Proforma – Printing & promotional products – $4.73K – 44.7K
15) Weed Man – Lawn Care – $67.04K – 84.1K
16) CertaPro Painters Ltd. – Residential & commercial painting – $129K – 158.5K
17) Buildingstars Int’l. Inc. Commercial cleaning. $2.2K – 52.8K
18) Steamatic Inc. – Cleaning services, disaster-recovery service, insurance restoration – $122.35K – 199.05K
19) Tutor Doctor – Tutoring Services – $67.5K – 170.7K
20) Padgett Business Services – Financial, payroll, consulting, & tax services – 105.96K
21) Kona Ice – Shaved-ice truck – $103.7K – 19.1K
22) Pop-A-Lock Franchise System – Mobile security, locksmith services – $87.27K – 99.42K
23) American Leak Detection – Concealed water – $76.76K – 259.55K
24) Sears Home & Business Franchises Inc. – Carpet, upholstery, air-duct & dryer vent cleaning – $11.03K – 191.55K
25) American Poolplayers Association – Recreational billiard league – $17.08K – 24.15K