Top Franchises For Less Than $25,000 Week of January 25, 2026

Top 10 Franchises For Less Than $25,000

Franchising can be an expensive endeavor, but not always. There are some franchises that you can get for less than $25,000. Franchises under 30k are attractive to investors because that is less of a financial hurdle for them to jump to open the business. These franchises are usually easy to set up and don't require a lot of overhead.

Here are the top franchises for less than $25,000 for week ending January 25, 2026. The IFPG uses its internal data collected from our portal to identify which franchises for less than $25,000 had the most activity in the past week. This ranking system is not based on franchise sales, franchisee success rates or number of units open. We use our ranking system to help identify new and upcoming franchise systems. This ranking system should not be used to make a decision on which franchise to buy, it was solely created for internal purposes and for our IFPG Members.

#1 RANKED FRANCHISE

Critter Control Inc.

Critter Control is part of Rollins, Inc., a premier global consumer and commercial services company. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries,... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required Less than $25,000

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#2 RANKED FRANCHISE

Get A Grip Resurfacing

Get A Grip's proprietary repair and resurfacing process is unrivaled in bringing old and damaged surfaces back to life. Whether it's... learn more

Number of Units 20-50 UNITS

Cash Required Less than $25,000

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#3 RANKED FRANCHISE

Card My Yard

Card My Yard is a home-based franchise that creates and installs vibrant, customizable yard greetings to celebrate birthdays, holidays,... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required Less than $25,000

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#4 RANKED FRANCHISE

Cruise Planners

Cruise Planners Travel is a low investment business opportunity which yields high returns and no travel experience required. We are full service... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required Less than $25,000

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#5 RANKED FRANCHISE

The Expert CFO

The Expert CFO is the only company with Comprehensive Training, Lifetime Support, and a proven Marketing System through which you can start your... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required Less than $25,000

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#6 RANKED FRANCHISE

Trusted Paws Dog Training Academy

At Trusted Paws Dog Training Academy, we offer results-based dog training where you only pay if you're satisfied. With in-home, positive... learn more

Number of Units LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required Less than $25,000

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#7 RANKED FRANCHISE

Pest Authority

(ONLY SOLD IN CONJUNCTION WITH MOSQUITO AUTHORITY)

Pest Authority offers a scalable,... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required Less than $25,000

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#8 RANKED FRANCHISE

Global Financial Training Program

Global has been helping people who want to get into the business of providing loans to small to medium size businesses who can not get financing... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required Less than $25,000

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#9 RANKED FRANCHISE

The Knight School

The Knight School is the perfect low-investment opportunity. This franchise-like business model offers kid-centered learning, world-class support... learn more

Number of Units 20-50 UNITS

Cash Required Less than $25,000

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#10 RANKED FRANCHISE

City Lifestyle

City Lifestyle is a print and digital platform that connects communities through luxury magazines, offering inspiring local content, business... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required Less than $25,000

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The Complete List

Below is the full list of top franchises for less than $25,000 for week ending January 25, 2026.

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Rank	Franchise Name	Cash Required	Number of Units
1	Critter Control Inc.	Less than $25,000	100+ UNITS	View Franchise
2	Get A Grip Resurfacing	Less than $25,000	20-50 UNITS	View Franchise
3	Card My Yard	Less than $25,000	100+ UNITS	View Franchise
4	Cruise Planners	Less than $25,000	100+ UNITS	View Franchise
5	The Expert CFO	Less than $25,000	100+ UNITS	View Franchise
6	Trusted Paws Dog Training Academy	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
7	Pest Authority	Less than $25,000	100+ UNITS	View Franchise
8	Global Financial Training Program	Less than $25,000	100+ UNITS	View Franchise
9	The Knight School	Less than $25,000	20-50 UNITS	View Franchise
10	City Lifestyle	Less than $25,000	100+ UNITS	View Franchise
11	Ageless Fitness	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
12	STEM For Kids	Less than $25,000	50-100 UNITS	View Franchise
13	Finishline Cabinets	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
14	LXCouncil	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
15	United Vending	Less than $25,000		View Franchise
16	Network Lead Exchange	Less than $25,000	20-50 UNITS	View Franchise
17	Level Tax & Travel	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
18	TRAVELHOST	Less than $25,000	100+ UNITS	View Franchise
19	Social Media 1st	Less than $25,000	20-50 UNITS	View Franchise
20	Smart Carpet Cleaning	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
21	Oozapalooza	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
22	ReefPoint Business Services	Less than $25,000	50-100 UNITS	View Franchise
23	Driven Landscapes	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
24	Social5	Less than $25,000	100+ UNITS	View Franchise
25	PRO Martial Fit	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
26	Tradewind Settlements	Less than $25,000	50-100 UNITS	View Franchise
27	Blint Shakes	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
28	RMH Business Solutions	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
29	The WAITING GAME	Less than $25,000	20-50 UNITS	View Franchise
30	Pacific Lawn Sprinklers Franchise	Less than $25,000	20-50 UNITS	View Franchise
31	Bennett Hill Academies	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
32	Luv4Marketing	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
33	ZU Kids Hair Studio	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
34	InsPeak	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
35	Liberty Opportunities	Less than $25,000		View Franchise
36	AmSpirit Business Connections	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
37	Signal	Less than $25,000	100+ UNITS	View Franchise
38	Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruiting	Less than $25,000	100+ UNITS	View Franchise
39	Lemon Heaven International	Less than $25,000		View Franchise
40	Enovana Green Cleaning	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
41	CruiseOne	Less than $25,000	100+ UNITS	View Franchise
42	Almond	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
43	Hobby Quest	Less than $25,000	20-50 UNITS	View Franchise
44	United Marketing	Less than $25,000		View Franchise
45	Happy Tax	Less than $25,000	50-100 UNITS	View Franchise
46	World Class Outdoor Lighting	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
47	Haute in Network Agencies	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
48	Consignment King	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
49	ServiceMaster Clean	Less than $25,000	100+ UNITS	View Franchise
50	Sparklean	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
51	1st Class Real Estate	Less than $25,000	50-100 UNITS	View Franchise
52	EmeraldPro Painting	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
53	G-FORCE	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise
54	Smart Drinks	Less than $25,000	LESS THAN 20 UNITS	View Franchise

The International Franchise Professionals Group (IFPG) is an internationally recognized membership-based franchise organization. IFPG Franchise Consultants guide aspiring business owners through the process of identifying and investing in franchise businesses. The IFPG represents more than 550 franchises. We do not represent all franchises listed here. By clicking on "Request a Consultation," you are agreeing to be contacted by one of our Certified Franchise Consultants to discuss franchise ownership.

About our rankings: The IFPG uses its internal data collected from our membership portal to identify which franchises had the most activity in the past week. This ranking system is not based on franchise sales, franchisee success rates or number of units open. Our ranking system should not be used to make a decision on which franchise to buy it was solely created for internal purposes and for our IFPG Members.

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TOP FRANCHISES FOR LESS THAN $25,000WEEK OF JANUARY 25, 2026

Top 10 Franchises For Less Than $25,000

Critter Control Inc.

Get A Grip Resurfacing

Card My Yard

Cruise Planners

The Expert CFO

Trusted Paws Dog Training Academy

Pest Authority

Global Financial Training Program

The Knight School

City Lifestyle

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