Innholdsfortegnelse for July/August 2023 i Entrepreneur Magazine

YOU’RE TRYING to get some-where. But you’re not there yet. That is frustrating. And worse, it’s embarrassing. You’ve worked hard. You’ve traveled far. And you think: I should be there by now—so why am I not? I feel this too, and I’ve concluded that it isn’t just about anxiety or impatience. It’s about something more fundamental: This is what happens when we are on a path, and what’s ahead is unseeable. But if we want to keep going, we must light the path as best as we can. Here’s an example. I do a lot of keynote speaking, typically about how people and teams can thrive in times of change. Sometimes the rooms are packed, and it’s a thrill. But other times I arrive to a near-empty room—if, say, conference…

The world is changing, and anyone ignoring sustainability will get left behind. So where to start? Perhaps with something simple—just a few words that, if taken seriously, can refocus the mission of your company. I’m talking about a vision or mission statement, which many companies have for a reason: Employees who embrace your vision tend to work harder for you. According to a recent Dale Carnegie Training research study, companies with engaged workers outperform competitors by as much as 202%. With today’s increasing focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, many employees and customers are demanding that companies find ways to address these areas. We grappled with this at our fleet management company, Merchants Fleet. Our statement had long been: “Enabling the movement of people, goods, and services freely.”…

The term “mom-and-pop shop” might sound quaint, but their impact is outsized: Small businesses account for 99.9% of all businesses in the United States. They’re often built from deeply rooted passions for their trades, products, social goals, and communities. Customers don’t just know the name of the store; they also know the name of the person behind the counter. And when it comes down to it, that isn’t just what mom-and-pop shops are. It’s also their competitive advantage—and small business owners should own that. Small businesses are frequently referred to as the lifeblood of the American economy, but their statistics tell an interesting, complicated story. An average of over 4 million businesses open each year in the U.S., and in 2022, business openings reached an all-time high. In spite of…

1/ The Roxbury Roxbury, New York “When people ask us about our hotel we say, ‘Imagine if Alice in Wonderland married Willy Wonka, and they took up residence in Oz.’ That’s what we want The Roxbury to feel like. We’re a ‘pop-and-pop’ business—we met in NYC in 1988, and have basically been married for 33 years. We spent our first decade together in the theater, but putting food in our mouths became so overwhelming that Greg let a temp job on Wall Street turn into a real job. Then 9/11 happened. We realized we were happiest ‘putting on a show’ together. We had this little cabin in the Catskills, and we bought a rundown motel 30 minutes down the road. Never in our wildest dreams did we foresee that 20…

Every month, the National Federation of Independent Business asks its members to name their most pressing problem. The survey lists lots of possible answers—taxes, regulations, labor, and more—but as of April, about a quarter of small businesses continue to list inflation at or near the top of the list. That’s down from 31% of small business owners a year ago, but it’s still a historically high level of concern about inflation. “Anecdotally, we hear from small business owners all the time about their struggles to deal with inflation pressures. Whether it’s in the product that they sell or increased compensation, it spans all the different types of costs they have to absorb,” says Holly Wade, executive director of NFIB’s Research Center. Mom-and-pop businesses are trying all kinds of strategies to…

Advertising Services Social Indoor Indoor print and digital advertising services STARTUP COST $76.3K-$239K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 46/3 Business Brokerages Transworld Business Advisors Business brokerages; franchise consulting STARTUP COST $76.1K-$99.2K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 359/1 Business Coaching & Consulting The Entrepreneur’s Source Franchise/business coaching and development STARTUP COST $117.6K-$125.9K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 149/0 Coworking Spaces Venture X Coworking spaces STARTUP COST $388.1K-$3.6M TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 49/0 Networking Groups Network In Action Professional networking and referral groups STARTUP COST $25.7K-$32.7K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 77/3 Printing/Marketing Services Minuteman Press Printing, graphics, and marketing services STARTUP COST $75.9K-$187.1K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 967/0 Property Management Property Management Inc. Commercial, residential, association, and shortterm rental property management STARTUP COST $58.2K-$225.1K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned)…

Business Financial Services Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA) Business financial consulting STARTUP COST $66K-$85.9K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 710/0 Insurance Goosehead Insurance Property and casualty insurance STARTUP COST $40K-$118.5K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 1,344/0 Tax Services H&R Block Tax preparation, electronic filing STARTUP COST $31.6K-$157.9K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 3,270/6,665 Miscellaneous Financial Services Motto Mortgage Mortgage brokerages STARTUP COST $62.8K-$86.8K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 205/0…

Assisted Stretching StretchLab Assisted stretching STARTUP COST $160.3K-$299.3K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 208/0 CBD Your CBD Store CBD stores STARTUP COST $69.8K-$90.3K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 275/0 Chiropractic Services The Joint Chiropractic Chiropractic services STARTUP COST $215.3K-$476.99K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 724/127 Eye Care Pearle Vision Eye care and eyewear STARTUP COST $70.2K-$978.7K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 460/111 Fitness (General) Planet Fitness Fitness clubs STARTUP COST $1.6M-$4.9M TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 2,091/233 Fitness: Barre Pure Barre Barre fitness classes and apparel STARTUP COST $214.3K-$457.3K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 619/2 Fitness: Boxing/Kickboxing RockBox Fitness Boxing, kickboxing, and functional strength training fitness studios STARTUP COST $252.3K-$588.2K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 40/0 Fitness: Pilates Club Pilates Reformer Pilates classes STARTUP COST $185.8K-$388.2K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised /…

Hair Care Great Clips Hair salons STARTUP COST $178.4K-$376.9K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 4,447/0 Lash & Brow Services Deka Lash Eyelash extensions, brow services, skincare solutions STARTUP COST $221.6K-$540.4K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 121/4 Massage & Spa Services Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Massage, facial, and waxing services STARTUP COST $591.2K-$740.1K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 524/15 Med Spas Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Medical aesthetic, health, and wellness services STARTUP COST $698.6K-$1.2M  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 13/5 Salon Suites Phenix Salon Suites Salon suites STARTUP COST $632.3K-$1.2M  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 335/6 Saunas Perspire Sauna Studio Infrared and red-light-therapy sauna studios STARTUP COST $444.1K-$590.7K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 25/0 Senior Care Interim HealthCare Medical and nonmedical home care, medical staffing STARTUP COST $125.5K-$199.5K TOTAL…

Apparel & Accessories Uptown Cheapskate Young-adult-clothing resale stores STARTUP COST $346.3K-$544.3K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 88/14 Convenience Stores 7-Eleven Convenience stores STARTUP COST $125.3K-$1.3M TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 75,992/5,895 Furniture & Appliances Rent-A-Center Rent-to-own furniture, electronics, tires, computers, appliances STARTUP COST $363.3K-$569.5K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 395/1,974 Tools Distribution Snap-on Tools Professional tools and equipment STARTUP COST $201.4K-$465.4K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 4,555/216 Miscellaneous Retail Businesses Ace Hardware Hardware and home improvement stores STARTUP COST $292K-$2.1M TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 5,524/222…

Customers are increasingly aware of the products they buy, and the materials used in their packaging. A recent study indicated that more than 80% of shoppers are concerned about plastic and packaging waste1, preferring options that are easily recyclable and produce less waste. The good news for customers and businesses alike is that packaging made from paper-based materials has come a long way. Customers love paper containers because they’re designed to be beautiful, easily recyclable and compostable, and come from responsibly managed forests. Businesses love paper containers, too, because they’re designed to protect and preserve products, use less material, are easy to transport, sit efficiently on retail shelves, and can be cost-efficient. It’s no wonder why nearly three quarters of adults in the U.S. say they prefer paper-based packaging for…

1/ Smile and say algorithm! The Canon PowerShot Pick [$500; usa.canon.com] is the smartest way to take a selfie. The rechargeable, pepper-shaker-sized camera has 12.8 megapixels and uses AI to automatically adjust the angle to capture human faces and positions when they smile. The gimbal inside handles all the panning and tilting with a lens that automatically zooms up to 12 times to frame shots. Use voice commands to take a picture. The device even remembers faces and can track someone moving, and when set up as a webcam, can help deliver dynamic presentations. 2/ The printer that prints green. Printers don’t usually inspire a lot of excitement, but the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 4301FDW [$699; hp.com] should thrill the eco- and cost-conscious members of your team: It executes…

It was 1975, and Peter Cancro was 17 and in love. The object of his affection was a small mom-and-pop deli in the beach town of Point Pleasant, New Jersey, called Mike’s Subs. Peter had worked there since he was 14—at first wrapping subs, then waiting for the day he’d earn the right to slice meats. “Only certain people would slice,” he recalls, “because that was, like, where you had to really nail it.” Alongside his colleague buddies, he was always talking to the tourists who flocked to the ocean. There’s no way to know for sure, but Cancro thinks the deli had to be the highest-volume sub shop in the country, even back then. On an average summer day it went through “850 giant loaves a day,” Cancro says, “or…

Amazon, Walmart, and other big brands can do a lot of things: They can leverage their size to sell at very low prices. They can offer two-day, one-day, and sometimes even same-day delivery. And their return policies can be very flexible. So how can a mom-and-pop shop compete with all that? Well…they can’t. But they also shouldn’t try to “You can’t ‘out-tech’ big business,” says Jon Reily, an e-commerce expert and senior vice president at Bounteous, which creates digital experiences for brands. “But you sure can ‘out-touch’ them.” In an age of internet shopping and big-box consolidations, Reily says consumers are hungry for bespoke products and genuine connections—and that’s not something big retailers do well. “I would actually argue that we’re at the beginning of a ‘golden age’ for small…

When a handful of Brex executives traveled to Santa Barbara for a leadership offsite in August 2021, instead of enjoying the breezy California beaches, they filed into a windowless, subter-ranean hotel meeting room. There, they holed up for three days—debating, soul-searching, and hair-pulling, their stress ricocheting off the four walls around them. They were there to save the company. Back in 2018, before Brex came along, founders often had a problem: Because many had no personal or business credit history, they were unable to get a corporate credit card—even if they’d just raised millions of dollars. Brex became a very Silicon Valley way of solving that problem: The company was founded by two Brazilian immigrants, one 19, the other 20, who had dropped out of Stanford and practically reinvented the…

We call them our “Best of the Best”—the franchises that don’t just rank in our annual Franchise 500, but rank No. 1 in their respective industry categories. In categories as diverse as pizza and pet care, tutoring and tanning, these are the brands that rose above the competition in 2023—and because more than 1,300 companies applied for this year’s ranking, that competition was fierce. Some brands on this list have been on top for years—even decades—while others are just starting to make their mark in the franchise world. All of them are on this list because of how they ranked in the 2023 Franchise 500. That ranking, based on data gathered as of July 2022, evaluated each franchise company based on 150-plus data points in the areas of costs and…

Breakfast/Brunch Restaurants Eggs Up Grill Breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurants STARTUP COST $412.9K-$764.6K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 56/1 Mexican Restaurants On the Border Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants STARTUP COST $2.5M-$4.3M TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 25/109 Pizza Restaurants Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar Restaurants and sports bars STARTUP COST $1M-$2.8M TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 426/2 Sports Bars/Pubs Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Louisiana-themed sports restaurants STARTUP COST $1.3M-$4.99M TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 68/6 Miscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants Denny’s Family restaurants STARTUP COST $1M-$2.3M TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 1,566/65…

Concrete Coatings Concrete Craft Decorative concrete coatings STARTUP COST $156.3K-$233.5K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 88/0 Flooring Floor Coverings International Flooring STARTUP COST $151.4K-$220.1K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 239/0 Insulation USA Insulation Home insulation and energy-efficient products STARTUP COST $271K-$399.5K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 100/1 Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Kitchen Tune-Up Residential kitchen remodeling STARTUP COST $119.9K-$173.9K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 261/0 Lighting Services Outdoor Lighting Perspectives Residential landscape, architectural, holiday, and hospitality lighting STARTUP COST $85K-$154.1K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 111/0 Organization/Storage Systems Closets By Design Custom closet and home/office organization systems STARTUP COST $152K-$503K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 70/6 Painting CertaPro Painters Residential and commercial painting STARTUP COST $155.7K-$232.4K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 371/1 Roofing Mighty Dog Roofing Residential and commercial roofing…

Dog Training Dog Training Elite Dog training STARTUP COST $126.9K-$147.8K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 243/10 Pet Care Dogtopia Dog daycare, boarding, and spa services STARTUP COST $688.3K-$1.8M TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 226/2 Pet Stores Pet Supplies Plus Pet food and supplies, pets, bathing/grooming services STARTUP COST $493.2K-$1.8M TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 428/234 Miscellaneous Pet Businesses Aussie Pet Mobile Mobile pet grooming STARTUP COST $179.98K-$198.7K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 78/0…

Dry Cleaning & Laundry Services Tide Cleaners Dry cleaning STARTUP COST $703.5K-$1.5M  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 212/14 Dumpster Rentals redbox+ Dumpsters Construction dumpsters with attached portable restrooms STARTUP COST $646.2K-$748.3K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 281/0 Embroidery & Screen Printing Fully Promoted Branded apparel and promotional products STARTUP COST $128.2K-$362.6K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 276/0 Estate Sales Caring Transitions Senior transition and relocation, online auctions, and estate liquidation management STARTUP COST $58.9K-$82.7K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 265/0 Home Inspections WIN Home Inspection Home inspections STARTUP COST $35.9K-$41.9K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 270/0 Laboratory Testing Any Lab Test Now Health and wellness, drug and alcohol, and DNA lab testing services STARTUP COST $144.2K-$227.9K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 220/8 Locksmith Services Pop-A-Lock Mobile locksmith and security services…

When Don Lanier retired in 2017, he and his wife moved into an RV and relocated from California to Indiana. But RV life was cold and cramped, and they decided to build a house. To get a construction loan, the bank wanted Lanier to show some income, so Lanier decided to go back to work. He applied for a sales job with Honest Abe Roofing, but when the hiring executive noticed Lanier’s background in sales and home improvement, he thought he might be able to do more. He brought Lanier to the attention of the company’s founder and CEO Kevin Newton. “We told him, you can roof and make a living, or you can have roofers working for you and make a living,” Newton says. Lanier chose the latter option:…

I am not athletic. In high school, for example, I joined the soccer team for a year—and even when my team was losing 9-0, the coach still kept me on the bench. But in 2010, I entered the lottery to run the New York City Marathon. I’d never run a marathon. I’d never even run a 5K. So why did I do this? Because I needed a big goal. I was in a difficult stage of life, with young children and a failing marriage, and I wanted something to strive for. So on a whim, I submitted my information into the lottery—the process by which a small number of people are randomly selected to enter the marathon. Most people work for years to qualify. Me? Somehow, my name was drawn.…

1/ Convey your mission. “Our mission is to create the world’s best healthcare for billions of people, for free. What kind of brand voice conveys such a crazy ambitious mission? First, one that’s bold. We say impolite things like, ‘Hey, health insurance is evil.’ Second, our voice is empowering, not paternalistic. ‘Doctor knows best’ is not our style. We call people we serve ‘members’ instead of ‘patients.’ Finally, we’re optimistic. We need a voice that can break through the learned helplessness that healthcare is somehow unfixable. ”—ADRIAN AOUN, founder and CEO, Forward 2/ Find a characteristic that other brands miss. “When building Harper Wilde, my cofounder and I wanted to channel the comfort we felt in our closest circles. Humor has always been part of our friendships, but when we…

Sustainability initiatives are good practice and something we urgently need to save our planet. But are they also good marketing? Yes. I write a newsletter called Ariyh, short for Academic Research In Your Hands (find it at ariyh.com), where I summarize the latest scientific research in marketing and sales. And I see a consistent theme: When brands have well-executed sustainability initiatives, they increase nearly every metric a business needs to succeed. It’s even true with little-known startups and small-to-medium businesses. Below, I’ve highlighted three of the many studies that confirm this—along with recommendations on what you can do as a result. 1/ Sustainability drives revenue. + 6% Scientists analyzed revenue from over 10 million sales at grocery stores across the U.S. They found that when products contain sustainability messages—about the…

HAVE A PROBLEM WE CAN SOLVE FOR YOU? TELL US AT HELPME@ENTREPRENEUR.COM Q People tell me to post regularly on LinkedIn, but nobody’s reading. Should I just quit? —DEREK, AUSTIN THIS ARTICLE could flop. You might not even get past the first paragraph. That’s just a fact of life for anyone who writes anything. But it’s not a reason to stop. Let’s start with some assumptions. You’re probably not a professional creator. Maybe you’re posting to grow your brand and revenue. At this point, you’re a little embarrassed by how poorly you’re doing, looking at the opportunity cost of it, and thinking that your time is better spent elsewhere. But let me offer a few thoughts on why you may want to stick it out. I know many people who do…

1/ The Book Loft of German Village Columbus, Ohio “Our store is known for its very unique layout. Inside is a maze of 32 rooms, all with different genres of books, connected by a series of staircases and hallways. To enter the store, you walk through a city-block-long courtyard which, during warmer months, is a garden. For a number of years, one of our most special customers, Stephanie, would visit and bring her dog Harvey. He would wait patiently in the courtyard as she picked up her books and had a few laughs with staff. When it was time for Harvey to pass, we made a nice spot in a flower bed in our courtyard to bury his ashes. Now Stephanie brings her new puppy Mabel to the store.” —Store…

Marketing opportunities are endless, but marketing budgets are finite. Is it better for a mom-and-pop business to put money into online and social media marketing, or to invest in real-life sponsorships and events? As with many things in business, you can only find out through trial and error, says Rus Graham, cofounder of New England-based Rushton Gregory Communications. “The difficulty with marketing programs is that everyone is unique,” Graham says. “There isn’t a cookie-cutter approach.” Graham urges clients to think about the difference between qualitative and quantitative marketing. A qualitative opportunity might be something like a local summer fair where a business can set up a booth, and the owner can have high-quality, in-person interactions with possible customers. By comparison, a quantitative opportunity is something like digital advertising, where the…

Appearance Services Ziebart Auto detailing, films, appearance and protection services STARTUP COST $416.8K-$566.1K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 388/12 Car-Wash Services Tommy’s Express Car Wash Car washes STARTUP COST $5.3M-$7.2M TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 110/6 Oil-Change Services Valvoline Instant Oil Change Oil changes and preventive maintenance STARTUP COST $178K-$3.3M TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 817/756 Repair & Maintenance Services Midas Auto repair and maintenance STARTUP COST $199.2K-$739.9K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 1,941/0 Wheels & Tires Big O Tires Tires, tire services, auto products STARTUP COST $333.5K-$1.4M TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 434/32 Window Tinting Tint World Window tinting, vehicle wraps, mobile electronics, auto accessories, detailing services STARTUP COST $259.5K-$399.5K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 107/0 Miscellaneous Automotive Products & Services DPF Alternatives Diesel particulate filter cleaning and after-treatment…

Childcare The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education Preschool/educational childcare STARTUP COST $589.4K-$5.2M TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 287/41 Children’s Enrichment Programs: Music School of Rock Music education STARTUP COST $395.8K-$537.4K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 275/46 Children’s Enrichment Programs: STEM Code Ninjas Computer-coding learning centers for ages 5 and up STARTUP COST $181.2K-$451.95K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 385/6 Children’s Enrichment Programs: Miscellaneous Drama Kids After-school drama classes and summer camps STARTUP COST $33.8K-$73.5K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 206/0 Children’s Fitness Programs Premier Martial Arts Martial arts classes STARTUP COST $183.7K-$421.8K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 219/9 Children’s Retail Once Upon A Child New and used children’s clothing, equipment, furniture, toys STARTUP COST $276.2K-$417.4K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 404/0 Fundraising Programs Fundraising University Fundraising STARTUP COST $77.9K-$84.1K…

Acai Bowls Baya Bar Acai, pitaya, and coconut bowls, smoothies, juices, avocado toast, coffee STARTUP COST $155K-$335K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 19/3 Asian Food L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Asian-American/Hawaiian food STARTUP COST $151.7K-$613K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 213/0 Baked Goods: Bakery Cafes Paris Baguette Bakery cafes STARTUP COST $635.8K-$1.7M TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 3,722/20 Baked Goods: Cinnamon Rolls Cinnabon Cinnamon rolls, baked goods, coffee STARTUP COST $112K-$546.8K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 1,805/2 Baked Goods: Doughnuts Shipley Do-Nuts Doughnuts, kolaches, pastries, coffee STARTUP COST $525K-$1.2M  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 324/11 Baked Goods: Pretzels Auntie Anne’s Soft pretzels STARTUP COST $146.1K-$523.5K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 1,918/12 Baked Goods: Miscellaneous Kolache Factory Kolaches, pastries, coffee STARTUP COST $431.9K-$709.4K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 31/28 Chicken Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen…

Asphalt Maintenance SealMaster Pavement maintenance products and equipment STARTUP COST $579.8K-$924.5K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 43/3 Carpet & Upholstery Services Stanley Steemer Carpet, upholstery, HVAC, and air-duct cleaning; water damage restoration STARTUP COST $118.2K-$692.5K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 216/56 Commercial Cleaning Jan-Pro Cleaning and Disinfecting Commercial cleaning STARTUP COST $4.8K-$58.1K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 10,418/0 Commercial Kitchen Maintenance Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions Commercial kitchen maintenance services STARTUP COST $123.6K-$139.3K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 326/0 Concrete Maintenance Sam the Concrete Man Residential and commercial concrete services STARTUP COST $89.1K-$142.2K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 77/2 Crime-Scene Cleaning Spaulding Decon Crime-scene, meth-lab, and hoarding cleanup; mold remediation; house buying STARTUP COST $95.4K-$160.95K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 51/3 Drywall Repair The Patch Boys Drywall repair STARTUP COST $54.9K-$81.4K…

Adventure Parks/Entertainment Centers Urban Air Adventure Park Adventure parks STARTUP COST $3.4M-$7.2M TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 155/4 DIY/Paint-&-Sip Studios Board & Brush Creative Studio DIY wood-sign workshops STARTUP COST $64.6K-$93.5K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 252/3 Sports Equipment & Apparel Destination Athlete Equipment, apparel, fundraising, and performance solutions for youth, high school, and college athletic teams STARTUP COST $28.3K-$93.6K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 207/0 Travel Agencies Dream Vacations Travel agencies STARTUP COST $1.8K-$21K  TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 1,618/0 Miscellaneous Recreation Businesses American Poolplayers Association Recreational billiard leagues STARTUP COST $22.9K-$29.4K TOTAL UNITS (Franchised / Co.-Owned) 332/6…