Home-Based Franchises

Franchises aren't just fast-food restaurants and gas stations. There are quite a few which can be run as home-based businesses. We've listed some of the most popular home-based franchise opportunities here. While this list isn't exhaustive, it includes tried-and-true, profitable franchise ideas. As an extra incentive, these franchisor companies typically provide training for their franchisees. Even if you do not have

When people hear the word "franchise," they tend to think of fast food restaurants and gas stations. But there are all different kinds of franchises -- many of which can be run as home-based businesses.

We've listed some of the most popular home-based franchise opportunities here. While this list isn't exhaustive, it includes tried-and-true, profitable franchise ideas. As an extra incentive, these franchisor companies typically provide training for their franchisees. Even if you do not have a skill in any of these fields, if you are a quick learner, you have the potential to run a successful home-based franchise.

Bookkeeping. Many bookkeeping companies are actively looking for new franchisees to expand their operations. CFO Today and Padgett Business Services are two such companies, and are two of the leading accounting franchisers.

Computer repair. Are you the person friends and relatives call when they have a computer problem? If so, then a computer repair franchise might be perfect for you. For more information on opening a computer repair franchise, check out Geeks on Call and Rescuecom.

Cleaning. A cleaning franchise can make a perfect home-based business. People always need cleaning help, and may be more apt to hire a cleaning company whose name they recognize. CleanNet and JaniKing are two of the largest franchisers in the cleaning market.

Pet care or grooming. Animal lovers can run pet care or grooming franchises from their homes without a great deal of training. To learn more about starting your own business in this area, visit Top Dog Daycare.

Carpet cleaning. Many of the carpet-cleaning services in your Yellow Pages are actually home-based franchises. There are several national carpet-cleaning franchisors, including ServiceMaster Clean and ChemDry, that provide great opportunities for home-based businesses.

These are just a handful of franchise opportunities that may make for good home-based businesses. With the wide variety of franchise opportunities available, you should be able to find a business that meshes well with your skills and interests.

To learn more about franchises, visit the Franchise Center at AllBusiness.com.

Also read " The Top 25 Home-Based Business Ideas."

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