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The 15 Best Home-Based Franchise Opportunities to Invest In
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The 15 Best Home-Based Franchise Opportunities to Invest In

From mobile services to senior care and pet businesses, these brands prove that powerful franchise models can start from a home office.
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April 30, 20262 min read

Swigs Florida Deal, New Fast-Food Beverage Lineups Signal Beverage-First Franchise Growth

Swigs 25-unit Florida deal highlights rising demand for beverage franchises. Learn how high-margin drinks are driving growth across QSR brands.
Victoria Campisi

Victoria Campisi

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Franchisee Stories
April 30, 20263 min read

Founders Father Jim Montes Takes CFO Role as urSwim Looks to Grow

Marina Mentzel is adding a familiar face to the leadership team, tapping her fathers experience to help shape the companys financial strategy.
Victoria Campisi

Victoria Campisi

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Melting Pot

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Melting Pot to Return to Memphis, Plans to Open in 2027

Shuckin' Shack

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The Charlotte Observer: Carolina-Born Oyster Bar Opens First Charlotte Restaurant

Mellow Mushroom

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Pizza Marketplace: Mellow Mushrooms Fast Fine Format Slashes Labor Costs by 40% but Keeps Nostalgia

ServiceMaster Restore

ServiceMaster Restore Celebrates Systemwide Excellence at 2026 Annual Conference
ServiceMaster Restore Celebrates Systemwide Excellence at 2026 Annual Conference

Children's Lighthouse

How This Children’s Lighthouse Multi-Unit Franchisee Found Rapid Success in Princeton, Texas
How This Children’s Lighthouse Multi-Unit Franchisee Found Rapid Success in Princeton, Texas

Caring Transitions

Can Franchise Ownership Be Less Stressful? How Caring Transitions Supports Owners With Systems, Coaching and Purpose
Can Franchise Ownership Be Less Stressful? How Caring Transitions Supports Owners With Systems, Coaching and Purpose

Caring Transitions

Caring Transitions Opens 19 New Locations in Q1 2026 as CTBids Sales Climb 30%
Caring Transitions Opens 19 New Locations in Q1 2026 as CTBids Sales Climb 30%

Express Employment Professionals

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Express Employment Professionals Franchisees of the Year Celebrated for their People-First Approach

Pigtails & Crewcuts

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Pigtails & Crewcuts Sees Southeast Florida as a Strong Market for Kids Hair Salon Franchise Development

Dillas Quesadillas

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Dillas Primo Quesadillas Looks to Bring Its Quesadilla Concept to Austin

Mathnasium

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How Mathnasium Supports Franchisees Through a National Partnership With Greenlight

BooXkeeping

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BooXkeeping Signs New Franchise Agreements, is Named to the Entrepreneur Franchise 500, and Adds Game-Changing RunwayX Support Program in the First Quarter of 2026

Monster Tree Service

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Why Homeowners and Property Managers Are Choosing Monster Tree Service and Why Thats Fueling the Brands Expansion

Monster Tree Service

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Why Monster Tree Service Is the Professional, Multi-Revenue Tree Care Franchise Built for Scale

Mosquito Hunters

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Pest Hunters-Mosquito Hunters-Humbug Holiday Lighting Names Industry Veteran Court Aiken Brand President

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The 15 Best Home-Based Franchise Opportunities to Invest In

The 15 Best Home-Based Franchise Opportunities to Invest In

From mobile services to senior care and pet businesses, these brands prove that powerful franchise models can start from a home office.
Swigs Florida Deal, New Fast-Food Beverage Lineups Signal Beverage-First Franchise Growth

Swigs Florida Deal, New Fast-Food Beverage Lineups Signal Beverage-First Franchise Growth

Swigs 25-unit Florida deal highlights rising demand for beverage franchises. Learn how high-margin drinks are driving growth across QSR brands.
Founders Father Jim Montes Takes CFO Role as urSwim Looks to Grow

Founders Father Jim Montes Takes CFO Role as urSwim Looks to Grow

Marina Mentzel is adding a familiar face to the leadership team, tapping her fathers experience to help shape the companys financial strategy.
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