Franchises usually attract entrepreneurs looking for an opportunity, or tradespeople, such as plumbers, seeking to acquire a turnkey business and the marketing power of a national brand. To get a sense of what it would cost to own a franchise business, add to the initial franchise fee, listed here, an annual royalty of about 5% to 7% of sales taken by the franchisor, plus capital outlay for equipment or office/warehouse space.
| Company | Location | Founded/ Franchised | Initial Franchise Fee | No. of Franchises | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Re-Bath | Tempe, Ariz. | 1979/1991 | $18,000 - $120,000 | 208. | bath refinishing/remodeling |
| Surface Specialists Systems | Matthews, N.C. | 1981/1982 | 21,000. | 44. | bath refinishing/remodeling |
| ShelfGenie Franchise Systems | Atlanta, Ga. | 2000/2008 | 45,000. | 156. | closet organization |
| California Closets | Berkeley, Calif. | 1978/1982 | 40,000. | 98. | closet organization |
| Closet Factory | Los Angeles | 1983/1985 | 46,500. | 71. | closet organization |
| Closets By Design Franchising | Cypress, Calif. | 1982/1998 | 20,000. | 42. | closet organization |
| Precision Concrete Cutting | Provo, Utah | 1991/2002 | 63,000. | 51. | concrete leveling/repairs |
| A-1 Concrete Leveling | Akron, Ohio | 1992/1993 | 80,000. | 50. | concrete leveling/repairs |
| Concrete Raising of America | New Berlin, Wis. | 1947/1993 | 16,500 - 25,000 | 19. | concrete leveling/repairs |
| Mister Sparky | Sarasota, Fla. | 1996/2006 | 33,000 - 99,000 | 104. | electrical services |
| Solar Universe | Livermore, Calif. | 2008/2008 | 25,000 - 150,000 | 48. | energy-efficiency products/services |
| SuperGreen Solutions | West Palm Beach, Fla. | 2011/2012 | 49,500. | 28. | energy-efficiency products/services |
| Window World (N.C.) | North Wilkesboro, N.C. | 1995 | 159,650 - 408,600 | 207. | exterior remodeling |
| Window Gang | Morehead City, N.C. | 1986/1996 | 25,000. | 169. | exterior remodeling |
| United States Seamless | Fargo, N.D. | 1991 | 50,000. | 18. | exterior remodeling |
| Floor Coverings Int'l. | Norcross, Ga. | 1988/1989 | 29,900. | 100. | flooring |
| Furniture Medic | Memphis, Tenn. | 1992/1992 | 29,900. | 316. | furniture & wood restoration/repairs |
| Tailored Living | Orange, Calif. | 2006 | 100,000. | 71. | garage organization |
| GarageTek | Melville, N.Y. | 2000/2001 | 25,000. | 37. | garage organization |
| Glass Doctor | Waco, Texas | 1962/1977 | 28,000. | 172. | glass repair/replacement |
| The Glass Guru | Roseville, Calif. | 2004/2007 | 30,000. | 87. | window restoration & replacement |
| The Grout Doctor | Salt Lake City | 1992/2001 | 12,000 - 16,000 | 74. | grout & tile restoration |
| The Grout Medic | Southlake, Texas | 2001/2001 | 12,250 - 14,750 | 50. | grout & tile restoration |
| Sir Grout Franchising | Alpharetta, Ga. | 2004/2007 | 30,000. | 32. | grout & tile restoration |
| Mr. Handyman Int'l. | Ann Arbor , Mich. | 2000/2000 | 19,900. | 207. | handyman services |
| Handyman Matters Franchise | Lakewood, Colo. | 1997/2001 | 30,000. | 117. | handyman services |
| Handyman Connection | Blue Ash, Ohio | 1990/1991 | 50,000. | 99. | handyman services |
| House Doctors | Milford, Ohio | 1994/1995 | 25,000 - 45,000 | 52. | handyman services |
| Andy OnCall | Tampa, Fla. | 1993/1999 | 25,000 - 30,000 | 42. | handyman services |
| HandyPro Handyman Services | Lakewood, Colo. | 1996/2000 | 49,000. | 36. | handyman services |
| Yellow Van Handyman | Seattle | 2002/2004 | 25,000. | 19. | handyman services |
| Servpro | Gallatin, Tenn. | 1967/1969 | 44,000. | 1,649. | insurance restoration |
| Rainbow Int'l. Restoration & Cleaning | Waco, Texas | 1981/1981 | 28,000. | 314. | insurance restoration |
| Duraclean | Arlington Heights, Ill. | 1930/1945 | 19,500. | 297. | insurance restoration |
| DKI | Elk Grove Village, Ill. | 1974/1994 | 5,000 - 43,785 | 265. | insurance restoration |
| PuroClean | Tamarac, Fla. | 1990/1991 | 45,000. | 221. | insurance restoration |
| Paul Davis Restoration | Jacksonville, Fla. | 1966/1970 | 75,000. | 200. | insurance restoration |
| 1-800-Water Damage | Seattle | 1988/2002 | 40,000 - 55,000 | 67. | insurance restoration |
| Border Magic/Boulder Designs | Rantoul, Ill. | 1987/2003 | 20,000 - 35,000 | 90. | porches, decks, & outdoor living |
| Archadeck Outdoor Living | Richmond, Va. | 1980/1984 | 30,000. | 57. | porches, decks, & outdoor living |
| CertaPro Painters | Oaks, Pa. | 1992/1992 | 52,500. | 450. | painting |
| Fresh Coat | Cincinnati | 2004/2005 | 34,900 - 40,900 | 120. | painting |
| Five Star Painting | Spanish Fork, Utah | 2002/2005 | 40,000. | 119. | painting |
| ProTect Painters | Ann Arbor, Mich. | 1996/1996 | 69,100 - 85,000 | 49. | painting |
| Rooter-Man | North Billerica, Mass. | 1970/1981 | 3,975 - 39,750 | 470. | plumbing |
| Mr. Rooter | Waco, Texas | 1968/1972 | 31,000. | 329. | plumbing |
| Benjamin Franklin Plumbing | Sarasota, Fla. | 2000/2001 | 43,000 - 150,500 | 267. | plumbing |
| Ace DuraFlo Systems | Santa Ana, Calif. | 1997/2001 | 21,900 - 34,900 | 54. | plumbing |
| Pillar to Post Home Inspectors | Tampa, Fla. | 1994/1994 | 16,900. | 423. | property inspections |
| HouseMaster Property Inspections | Ewing, N.J. | 1971/1979 | 42,500. | 317. | property inspections |
| AmeriSpec Home Inspection Services | Memphis, Tenn. | 1987/1988 | 26,900 - 36,900 | 286. | property inspections |
| National Property Inspections | Omaha, Neb. | 1987/1987 | 32,900. | 215. | property inspections |
| WIN Home Inspection | Madison, Ala. | 1993/1994 | 17,000 - 27,000 | 176. | property inspections |
| The HomeTeam Inspection Service | Milford, Ohio | 1991/1992 | 19,900 - 39,900 | 148. | property inspections |
| The BrickKicker Home Inspection | Naperville, Ill. | 1989/1994 | 9,000 - 15,000 | 41. | property inspections |
| Miracle Method Surface Refinishing | Colorado Springs, Colo. | 1977/1980 | 40,000. | 137. | surface refinishing |
| Get a Grip | Albuquerque, N.M. | 1999/2007 | 25,000 - 70,000 | 16. | surface refinishing |
| N-Hance | Logan, Utah | 2001/2003 | 21,200 - 51,945 | 287. | wood repair & refinishing |
| Mr. Sandless/Dr. DecknFence | Aston, Pa. | 2004/2005 | 3,010 - 19,509 | 265. | wood repair & refinishing |
| SandFree | Ardmore, Pa. | 2001/2002 | 25,000. | 15. | wood repair & refinishing |
