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TOP FRANCHISES FOR LESS THAN $25,000WEEK OF OCTOBER 4, 2026

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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 October 4, 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.

House Doctors Logo

#1 RANKED FRANCHISE

House Doctors

Part of the Premium Service Brands family, Handyman Pro specializes in countless handyman services, from miscellaneous home repairs and... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required Less than $25,000

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360 Painting Logo

#2 RANKED FRANCHISE

360 Painting

360° Painting delivers professional painting services using premium materials and proven painting methods to ensure picture-perfect results.... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required Less than $25,000

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DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management Logo

#3 RANKED FRANCHISE

DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management

DoodyCalls is the nation's leading pet waste management service for homeowners and their communities. The company scoops over 10 million doggie... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required Less than $25,000

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Maid Right Logo

#4 RANKED FRANCHISE

Maid Right

Part of the Premium Service Brands family, Maid Right is a residential maid service that delivers non-toxic and eco-friendly, floor-to-ceiling... learn more

Number of Units 20-50 UNITS

Cash Required Less than $25,000

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ProLift Garage Doors Logo

#5 RANKED FRANCHISE

ProLift Garage Doors

Part of the Premium Service Brands family, ProLift Garage Doors has been repairing and replacing overhead garage doors for years. Our highly... learn more

Number of Units 50-100 UNITS

Cash Required Less than $25,000

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Space Walk Inflatables Logo

#6 RANKED FRANCHISE

Space Walk Inflatables

Space Walk Inflatables is one of America's largest inflatable rental franchises, offering entrepreneurs a proven, turnkey event entertainment... learn more

Number of Units 100+ UNITS

Cash Required Less than $25,000

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The Grout Medic Logo

#7 RANKED FRANCHISE

The Grout Medic

The grout and tile industry is growing by leaps and bounds, and as a result there is outstanding market potential in the expanding grout and... learn more

Number of Units 50-100 UNITS

Cash Required Less than $25,000

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Cruise Planners Logo

#8 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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Critter Control Inc. Logo

#9 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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Get A Grip Resurfacing Logo

#10 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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The Complete List

Below is the full list of top franchises for less than $25,000 for week ending October 4, 2026.

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Rank Franchise Name Cash Required Number of Units  
1 House Doctors Less than $25,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
2 360 Painting Less than $25,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
3 DoodyCalls Pet Waste Management Less than $25,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
4 Maid Right Less than $25,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
5 ProLift Garage Doors Less than $25,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
6 Space Walk Inflatables Less than $25,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
7 The Grout Medic Less than $25,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
8 Cruise Planners Less than $25,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
9 Critter Control Inc. Less than $25,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
10 Get A Grip Resurfacing Less than $25,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
11 Cozy Home Services (formerly Kathy Ireland Laundry) Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
12 Window Gang Less than $25,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
13 Card My Yard Less than $25,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
14 Trusted Paws Dog Training Academy Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
15 Kitchen Wise/Closet Wise Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
16 Pest Authority Less than $25,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
17 The Knight School Less than $25,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
18 City Lifestyle Less than $25,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
19 The Expert CFO Less than $25,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
20 Global Financial Training Program Less than $25,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
21 Ageless Fitness Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
22 RMH Business Solutions Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
23 Bennett Hill Academies Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
24 ZU Kids Hair Studio Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
25 Smart Carpet Cleaning Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
26 Luv4Marketing Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
27 Haute in Network Agencies Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
28 ServiceMaster Clean Less than $25,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
29 Level Tax & Travel Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
30 United Vending Less than $25,000 View Franchise
31 United Marketing Less than $25,000 View Franchise
32 The WAITING GAME Less than $25,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
33 Social5 Less than $25,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
34 Oozapalooza Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
35 PRO Martial Fit Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
36 Patrice & Associates Hospitality Recruiting Less than $25,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
37 Finishline Cabinets Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
38 Social Media 1st Less than $25,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
39 Tradewind Settlements Less than $25,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
40 Happy Tax Less than $25,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
41 ReefPoint Business Services Less than $25,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
42 EmeraldPro Painting Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
43 Network Lead Exchange Less than $25,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
44 Lemon Heaven International Less than $25,000 View Franchise
45 Hobby Quest Less than $25,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
46 TRAVELHOST Less than $25,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
47 G-FORCE Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
48 Consignment King Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
49 Driven Landscapes Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
50 Pacific Lawn Sprinklers Franchise Less than $25,000 20-50 UNITS View Franchise
51 Liberty Opportunities Less than $25,000 View Franchise
52 Enovana Green Cleaning Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
53 Smart Drinks Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
54 CruiseOne Less than $25,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
55 World Class Outdoor Lighting Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
56 Almond Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
57 Signal Less than $25,000 100+ UNITS View Franchise
58 InsPeak Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
59 Blint Shakes Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
60 STEM For Kids Less than $25,000 50-100 UNITS View Franchise
61 Sparklean Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
62 LXCouncil Less than $25,000 LESS THAN 20 UNITS View Franchise
63 1st Class Real Estate Less than $25,000 50-100 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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