Best Franchises $100,000–$300,000 (2026)

Backyard bird feeding and nature specialty retail.

Junk removal and moving franchise with strong branding.

Premium sub sandwich chain known for fresh-sliced, fresh-grilled subs.

World's leading provider of in-home senior care services.

Custom signs, banners, and visual communications.

Music education through performance-based curriculum.

Stay-in-your-car oil change in under 10 minutes.

Walk-in chiropractic care without insurance or appointments.

Fast-casual cafe serving smoothies, wraps, and healthy food.

Automotive styling and accessories franchise.

Largest salon brand offering affordable, no-appointment haircuts.

Agent-centric real estate franchise with profit sharing.

Assisted stretching studio franchise.

Late-night warm cookie delivery targeting college towns.

Men's and boys' hair care with sports-themed experience.

Quick, drive-through oil change and automotive services.

Specialty retailer of batteries, lightbulbs, and device repair.

Hearty, hot specialty subs founded by firefighters.

Math-only learning center making math make sense.

Largest Pilates franchise offering group reformer classes.

Fire and water damage restoration and cleaning services.

Eco-friendly junk removal franchise.

Full-service residential and commercial property damage restoration.

Purpose-driven smoothie brand focused on nutrition.

Trusted residential cleaning services since 1984.

Academic tutoring and test prep for K-12 students.

Residential and commercial property maintenance and repair.

Shipping, printing, and business services center.

Quick oil change and automotive maintenance services.

Kids learn to code while building video games.

Full-service auto repair and maintenance center.

Personalized tutoring in reading, math, and test prep.

Smoothies, juices, and bowls focused on plant-based nutrition.

Auto painting and collision repair at affordable prices.

Transmission repair and total car care specialists.

Better ingredients, better pizza delivery chain.

Functional 45-minute group training workouts.

Global submarine sandwich chain with customizable fresh subs.

Full-spectrum home care and medical staffing franchise with a nurse-led model, offering skilled care, companion care, personal care, and national account staffing. Received strategic PE investment partnership in January 2026; earned 13th consecutive Joint Commission Enterprise Champion for Quality Award in 2025.

Portfolio of wellness service franchise brands including Drybar (blowout bars), Elements Massage, Amazing Lash Studio, Radiant Waxing, and Fitness Together. The portfolio was acquired by Transom Capital Group in January 2026. Combined portfolio of 1,200+ franchise locations across wellness, beauty, and fitness categories.