Best Franchises Under $250,000 (2026)

43 franchise opportunities with total initial investment under $250,000.

43 Franchises Under $250K

Franchises Under $250,000

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Wild Birds Unlimited
Backyard bird feeding and nature specialty retail.
$187K–$351K Retail & Services Owner-Operator
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College HUNKS
Junk removal and moving franchise with strong branding.
$109K–$352K Home Services Owner-Operator
JM
Jersey Mike's
Premium sub sandwich chain known for fresh-sliced, fresh-grilled subs.
$217K–$749K Food & Restaurant Owner-Operator
HI
Home Instead
World's leading provider of in-home senior care services.
$130K–$200K Senior Care Owner-Operator
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FASTSIGNS
Custom signs, banners, and visual communications.
$234K–$307K Retail & Services Owner-Operator
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School of Rock
Music education through performance-based curriculum.
$248K–$514K Education & Children Owner-Operator
T5
Take 5 Oil Change
Stay-in-your-car oil change in under 10 minutes.
$200K–$400K Automotive Semi-Absentee
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Right at Home
In-home care and assistance for seniors and adults.
$88K–$158K Senior Care Owner-Operator
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Tint World
Automotive styling and accessories franchise.
$234K–$459K Automotive Owner-Operator
GC
Great Clips
Largest salon brand offering affordable, no-appointment haircuts.
$181K–$387K Retail & Services Semi-Absentee
KW
Keller Williams
Agent-centric real estate franchise with profit sharing.
$184K–$337K Real Estate Owner-Operator
TM
Two Maids
Residential cleaning franchise with pay-for-performance model.
$69K–$157K Home Services Owner-Operator
VA
Visiting Angels
Non-medical home care services for seniors.
$84K–$132K Senior Care Owner-Operator
WM
Weed Man
Lawn care and weed control franchise.
$73K–$87K Home Services Owner-Operator
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PuroClean
Property damage restoration franchise for water, fire, and mold.
$95K–$235K Home Services Owner-Operator
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StretchLab
Assisted stretching studio franchise.
$210K–$440K Fitness & Health Semi-Absentee
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Always Best Care
In-home care, assisted living placement, and skilled nursing.
$81K–$139K Senior Care Owner-Operator
IC
Insomnia Cookies
Late-night warm cookie delivery targeting college towns.
$250K–$576K Food & Restaurant Semi-Absentee
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Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Quick, drive-through oil change and automotive services.
$250K–$500K Automotive Semi-Absentee
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Firehouse Subs
Hearty, hot specialty subs founded by firefighters.
$200K–$678K Food & Restaurant Owner-Operator
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Mathnasium
Math-only learning center making math make sense.
$115K–$149K Education & Children Owner-Operator
CK
Comfort Keepers
Interactive caregiving for seniors emphasizing engagement.
$97K–$171K Senior Care Owner-Operator
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HomeVestors
America's #1 home buyer franchise - 'We Buy Ugly Houses'.
$90K–$414K Real Estate Owner-Operator
MJ
Mosquito Joe
Outdoor pest control services specializing in mosquito elimination.
$84K–$168K Home Services Owner-Operator
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SERVPRO
Fire and water damage restoration and cleaning services.
$205K–$312K Home Services Owner-Operator
JK
Junk King
Eco-friendly junk removal franchise.
$145K–$342K Home Services Owner-Operator
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Paul Davis Restoration
Full-service residential and commercial property damage restoration.
$220K–$540K Home Services Owner-Operator
MM
Molly Maid
Trusted residential cleaning services since 1984.
$115K–$170K Home Services Owner-Operator
PT
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors
Home inspection franchise for buyers and sellers.
$41K–$73K Real Estate Owner-Operator
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RE/MAX
Global real estate network known for the balloon brand.
$39K–$225K Real Estate Owner-Operator
HL
Huntington Learning Centers
Academic tutoring and test prep for K-12 students.
$145K–$267K Education & Children Owner-Operator
MH
Mr. Handyman
Residential and commercial property maintenance and repair.
$121K–$157K Home Services Owner-Operator
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The UPS Store
Shipping, printing, and business services center.
$178K–$403K Retail & Services Owner-Operator
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Code Ninjas
Kids learn to code while building video games.
$149K–$358K Education & Children Owner-Operator
K
Kumon
After-school math and reading tutoring program for kids.
$67K–$146K Education & Children Owner-Operator
M
Meineke
Full-service auto repair and maintenance center.
$128K–$571K Automotive Owner-Operator
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Sylvan Learning
Personalized tutoring in reading, math, and test prep.
$103K–$226K Education & Children Owner-Operator
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AAMCO
Transmission repair and total car care specialists.
$224K–$331K Automotive Owner-Operator
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Papa John's
Better ingredients, better pizza delivery chain.
$189K–$774K Food & Restaurant Semi-Absentee
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Jan-Pro
Commercial cleaning franchise with master franchise model.
$4K–$56K Home Services Owner-Operator
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Subway
Global submarine sandwich chain with customizable fresh subs.
$229K–$524K Food & Restaurant Owner-Operator
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BrightStar Care
Full-spectrum home care and medical staffing franchise with a nurse-led model, offering skilled care, companion care, personal care, and national account staffing. Received strategic PE investment partnership in January 2026; earned 13th consecutive Joint Commission Enterprise Champion for Quality Award in 2025.
$132K–$235K Senior Care
WB
WellBiz Brands (Drybar / Elements Massage / Amazing Lash Studio)
Portfolio of wellness service franchise brands including Drybar (blowout bars), Elements Massage, Amazing Lash Studio, Radiant Waxing, and Fitness Together. The portfolio was acquired by Transom Capital Group in January 2026. Combined portfolio of 1,200+ franchise locations across wellness, beauty, and fitness categories.
$200K–$700K Fitness & Health

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