Top Low-Cost Franchises Under $100,000

Can You Thrive and Survive? The recent economic turmoil left the franchise industry in a frenzy and forced many franchisees to close. With that said, many franchisors found ways to reduce overall start-up costs and become a staple in the industry. While investing in a franchise is never risk free, here are 10 low-cost franchises under $100,000, according to the Franchise Business Review. 

Heaven's Best This carpet and upholstery cleaning company promises to leave patrons’ carpets clean, renewed and dry in an hour. Startup Investment Cost: $28,900-$64,000 Cash Requirement: $15,000 (Reuters)

Home Instead Senior Care This franchise is devoted to providing the best in-home care for the aging population. Startup Investment Cost: $41,130-$60,550  Cash Requirement: $35,500 

Weed Man 'We care for your lawn' has been this company's motto for almost 40 years as it is dedicated to leaving customers’ lawn looking crisp and green.  Startup Investment Cost: $65,000 - $86,000  Cash Requirement: $85,000 - $130,000

AdvantaClean This franchise helps make homes more safe to live in by eliminating any mold or other air system problems. Startup Investment Cost: $73,600 - $104,300 Cash Requirement: $75,000 (Reuters)

Synergy Synergy provides quality care to anyone in need of home care services. Startup Investment Cost: $49,240 - $99,540 Cash Requirement: $50,000

Aire-Master of America There’s nothing ‘stinky’ about this franchise: Aire-Master provides a unique system of odor control and restroom fixture cleaning products. Startup Investment Cost: $33,000 Cash Requirement: $60,000 (Reuters)

Proforma This franchise has been a leading supplier of promotional products and printing services serving more than 50,000 clients through more than 750 member offices throughout North America. Startup Investment Cost: $29,500  Cash Requirement: $29,500 - $48,095

Showhomes Any realtor will tell you the key to getting a home sold is good staging. This franchise stages vacant homes to help get them sold faster and for more money. Startup Investment Cost: $43,400 Cash Requirement: $10,000

Travel Leaders This company customizes travel services for every budget. Startup Investment Cost: $25 - $10,425 Cash Requirement: N/A (Reuters)

HouseMaster Collectively, this franchise has performed almost two million inspections for home buyers and sellers. Startup Investment Cost: $54,500 - $81,200 Cash Requirement: $40,000 (Reuters)