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| Here are 5 Low Cost Franchises to choose from.Here are 5 Low Cost Franchises to choose from.
By: admin By DEMETRA NAVAB TALEGHANI Hybrid Mom Related: Ex-Etiquette: When I first told some moms that I was writing an article about the top five low-cost franchises, the first thing they all wanted to know was, "What was the most financially successful?" So I did some online research (gotta love Google) and was surprised by the sheer volume of information out there on franchises. Where is a mom to begin? With over 3,000 companies licensing franchises across 75 industries how can you narrow your choice and seek out the best company for you? Here are 66 more low cost opportunities to choose from. http://www.franchiseexpo.com/ Luckily, there are a slew of resources out there that can help you navigate the franchise world and serve as a guide. Franchise Gator is a great place to start. It has one of the largest on-line directories of franchises and business opportunities with hundreds of articles at your disposal to help educate you on buying a business. FranchiseMart is another useful franchise consulting service that easily allows you to research and analyze over hundreds of franchises. Also check out Franchise Direct which easily allows you to search through their franchise directory containing listings of opportunities divided by industry, investment and location. Franchise Direct lists many low-cost franchises that require minimal investment but are among the most profitable franchises offered today. Low-cost franchises So why are so many woman jumping on the franchise bandwagon? Because more and more women are realizing that franchising can earn them some serious cash as well as allow them the flexibility to spend more time with their families. Perhaps the biggest benefit of owning a franchise is that you can own a business that is already established and has market and brand recognition, especially if you pick a national franchise. So you don't have to start from scratch. The franchisor will typically provide you with support (meetings, newsletters, internet, as well as training (available at headquarters) But before you jump in, do your own due diligence. Make sure you carefully research a company's track record and definitely talk with other franchise owners and get their feedback and testimonials. Also, if possible go and see these people in person. The Franchise Business Review is an independent market research firm that surveys the overall satisfaction of franchises across an array of franchises and makes reports available at no additional cost. And before you sign on the dotted line, consult with an attorney who specializes in franchises. Here are 66 more low cost opportunities to choose from. http://www.franchiseexpo.com/ Here are the five low-cost franchises: H&R Block. The world's largest tax preparation and filing business. Brothers Henry W. Bloch and Richard A. Bloch founded the company in 1955 and grew the business to become a brand and franchising icon. Start up costs range between $26,000 to $84,000. KUMON Math and Reading Centers. The educational center was started 50 years ago in Japan by Toru Kumon, a teacher and parent who wanted to help his son do better in school. Kumon reading and math programs help children master fundamental skills that are so important to their overall academic performance. Start up costs range between $32,000 to $131,000. Jazzercise. Judi Sheppard Missett turned her love of jazz dance into a worldwide dance exercise phenomenon and founded the Jazzercise dance fitness program in 1969. The centers offer a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga and kickboxing. Start up costs range from $3,000 to $75,000. Re/Max International. Dave and Gail Liniger created the company in Denver in 1973 to give agents higher commissions. In the RE/MAX system, agents are in charge of their own business, split office expenses equally with other agents and operate under a maximum commission concept. Start up costs range from $40,000 to $191,000. Merry Maids. The largest home cleaning franchise network in the world that cleans more than 300,000 homes, apartments and condominiums each month in North America. It has franchises in Denmark, Hong Kong, Japan and the United Kingdom. It is part of the ServiceMaster Quality Service Network, which includes franchise companies AmeriSpec, Terminix and Furniture Medic. Start up costs range from $25,000 to $60,000. So if you are thinking of looking into a franchise, do your research, make a list of your priorities whether it be flexibility, risk adversity, potential income, and go for it! Mom's are a driving force in the economy blending people skills with organizational mastery and multi-task, the same skills of a successful entrepreneur Here are 66 more low cost opportunities to choose from.. http://www.franchiseexpo.com/ # # # Since 1996, FranchiseExpo.com is the definitive year-round lead generation website for franchise companies, registering tens of thousands unique entrepreneurial visitors every month. End
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