Top Franchises for Women & Top Women Owned Businesses

Top Franchises for Women

Top Franchises for Women

Which businesses are women buying right now? Our listing of top women-owned businesses can help guide you to the right business that matches your interests, goals, and lifestyle. These top picks continue to be popular choices even during challenging economic times. Remember that most franchise owners research up to 20 different companies before they decide upon a business to own, so we encourage you to explore many opportunities before you choose the business that fits your needs. Select companies from this list, or select all and learn more about the opportunities below.

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Cash Required: $150,000 | Total Investment: $257,500 - $406,0000 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: No | Home Office: No

The AlphaGraphics Network of more than 340 centers is the leading provider of print-related and digital publishing services for businesses worldwide. AlphaGraphics centers in more than 20 countries offer design, copy, offset, digital printing services and secure, online ordering websites for customers. AlphaGraphics offers an outstanding franchise opportunity. No printing experience is required. Min.Liq.Cap.:$100,000.

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Rainbow Academy

Cash Required: $150,000 | Total Investment: $457,000 - $640,000 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: Yes | Home Office: No

Leading Innovation in the Child Care Industry. A Proven System, Committed to Excellence.

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Tin Drum AsiaCafé

Cash Required: $150,000 | Total Investment: $299,500 - $477,000 | Full Time: No | Part Time: No | Home Office: No

Capitalize on the high-growth, Asian-fare market by owning a Tin Drum Asiacafé franchise.

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Cash Required: $150,000 | Total Investment: $169,400 – $290,230 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: No | Home Office: Yes

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Padgett Business Services

Cash Required: $78,750 | Total Investment: $105,955 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: No | Home Office: Yes

Leading business services franchise in North America with 400 offices. Minimum liquid capital $25,000

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Modernistic Carpet & Upholestery Cleaning

Cash Required: $25,000 | Total Investment: $90,000 | Full Time: No | Part Time: No | Home Office: No

Modernistic's growth and enviable reputation may be credited to almost 30 years of valuable experience and knowledge, a proven cleaning process, and loyal employees and their philosophy of doing things "right" the first time.

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Cash Required: $75,000 | Total Investment: $65,000 - $70,000 | Full Time: No | Part Time: No | Home Office: No

Own a City Kitty cat grooming franchise for multiple revenue streams in a high-profit industry.

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Sharkey's Cuts for Kids

Cash Required: $89,995 | Total Investment: $96,000 - $128,000 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: Yes | Home Office: No

Join the fastest-growing chain of children's hair salons. Become part of the recession-resistant, multi-billion dollar hair care industry. Own a unique children’s salon that offers haircuts, merchandise and parties.

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Interim HealthCare

Cash Required: $60,000 | Total Investment: $116,000-$189,000 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: No | Home Office: No

Join America’s first and most established healthcare franchise. Leverage a proven business system and legendary brand.

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Cash Required: $200,000 | Total Investment: $510,750 - $663,300 | Full Time: No | Part Time: No | Home Office: No

Enjoy high repeat customer base and offer quality coffee with It's A Grind Coffee House franchise.

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BrightStar Franchising

Cash Required: $100,000 | Total Investment: $95,998 - $168,102 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: No | Home Office: No

Own a rewarding BrightStar business in the $55 billion in-home care industry. No healthcare experience required.

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Doctors Express

Cash Required: $500,000 | Total Investment: $664,000 to $903,000 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: No | Home Office: No

Join the stable and lucrative medical industry. No medical experience is necessary.

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Age Advantage Home Care Franchising, Inc.

Cash Required: $50,000 | Total Investment: $63,780 - $110,450 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: No | Home Office: Yes

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Cash Required: $75,000 | Total Investment: $75,000 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: No | Home Office: Yes

Enjoy the advantages of rapid growth, low start-up costs, manageable hours and recurring revenue. No nights. No weekends. No holidays. You’ll work on managing and growing your business, not cleaning homes.

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Gloria Jeans Gourmet Coffees

Cash Required: $200,000 | Total Investment: $510,750 – $663,300 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: Yes | Home Office: No

America's largest gourmet coffee franchisor. Gloria Jean's is the leader in flavored whole bean coffee, a growing segment in specialty coffee.

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My House Fitness

Cash Required: $50,000 | Total Investment: $100,000 | Full Time: No | Part Time: No | Home Office: No

Own an affordable, high-growth My House Fitness franchise in the exploding fitness industry.

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Cash Required: $30,000 | Total Investment: $30,000 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: Yes | Home Office: Yes

Own an affordable, professional business that features potential recurring revenue streams. Join a leader in the recession-resistant, payroll services industry.

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Cash Required: $100,000 | Total Investment: $155,510 - $309,390 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: Yes | Home Office: No

America's largest and fastest growing tanning salon franchise offers you the opportunity to be your own boss. Our business plan is designed for absentee ownership, so you can spend more time doing what you enjoy, while owning a popular business.

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Cash Required: $30,000 | Total Investment: $45,000 - $80,000 | Full Time: No | Part Time: No | Home Office: No

Help customers conserve energy and lower costs with a Tacoma Energy home energy auditing franchise.

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Cash Required: $29,350 | Total Investment: $29,350 - $43,600 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: Yes | Home Office: Yes

A low investment, home-based business which provides educational programs designed to teach principles and methods of engineering to children, ages 3-12, using LEGO® bricks. No previous experience is necessary with this flexible business!

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Better Life Maids

Cash Required: $20,000 | Total Investment: $20,000 - $70,000 | Full Time: No | Part Time: No | Home Office: No

Own a Better Life Maids franchise and work on the business, not in the business. Low franchise fee.

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American Business Systems

Cash Required: $19,900 | Total Investment: $24,900 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: Yes | Home Office: Yes

Join a leader in the recession-resistant medical billing industry. Own an affordable, home-based business. No previous experience is necessary.

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Minuteman Press International

Cash Required: $30,000 - $50,000 | Total Investment: $100,000 - $150,000 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: No | Home Office: No

Rated the #1 Printing Franchise in the industry by Entrepreneur Magazine, Minuteman Press International, Inc. may be the perfect opportunity to expand your wings beyond traditional corporate America. Min.Liq.Cap.:$45,000.

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Ciggies Distributing

Cash Required: $9,999 - $102,000 | Total Investment: 9,999 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: Yes | Home Office: Yes

Start a Ciggies e-cigarette business quickly and easily for $9,999 with high profit margins.

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Paul Davis Restoration, Inc.

Cash Required: $45,000 - $50,000 | Total Investment: $147,000-$250,000 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: No | Home Office: Yes

Join North America's leading insurance restoration network. For over 40 years, we have been THE innovator in the insurance restoration category, a $60 billion market.

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JumpBunch, Inc.

Cash Required: $34,700 | Total Investment: $34,700 - $79,400 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: No | Home Office: Yes

Are You Ready to Jump Into an Untapped, Unique Market? If you enjoy and care about teaching children, this could be the perfect business opportunity for you. JumpBunch™ can be a part-time, home-based business, or a larger, full-time operation.

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DVD Now Kiosks Inc.

Cash Required: $22,995 - $199,995 | Total Investment: $20,000 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: Yes | Home Office: Yes

A ground floor opportunity to join the flourishing DVD industry...

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Kumon North America, Inc.

Cash Required: $70,000 | Total Investment: $67,763 to $145,320 | Full Time: No | Part Time: Yes | Home Office: No

Do you enjoy working with children? The Kumon franchise opportunity could be the business for you.

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Drug Test Consultant

Cash Required: $14,995 | Total Investment: $14,995 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: Yes | Home Office: Yes

Over two years ago I became a Drug Test Consultant and could not envision what impact this business would make in my life. More than an investment, it has afforded me both financial and personal rewards beyond my expectations. The Drug Test Consultant business opportunity has offered me everything I sought. It has given me the freedom to be independent and be an owner of my own business. I now work for myself at the hours I want and have seen my efforts build my business and growth steadily. We make a difference in the lives of those addicted. We provide the help and resources to turn lives around and make families whole. We are the healing tool to turn around situations that can lead to disaster. We are the glue that holds it together for so many. My experiences have been infinite, with both stories & tragedies suffered by those addicted; and other experiences that have made positive dramatic changes. We offer so much to the community and those needing to Drug Test. I cannot close without telling you, "The Drug Test Consultant" how appreciative I am for all your efforts you graciously extend. You are always there to help and make everything run smoothly. Sheldon A

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Cash Required: $70,000 | Total Investment: $70,000 to $150,000 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: No | Home Office: No

Own one of the fastest-growing snack food franchises. Cater to the demand for natural snacks.

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Franchise Alliance Inc.

Cash Required: $24,900 | Total Investment: $24,900 | Full Time: No | Part Time: Yes | Home Office: No

Own a rewarding business that helps people discover the franchise that's best for them. Benefit from our low-overhead, home- or office-based business model.

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Cash Required: $25,000 | Total Investment: $25,000 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: Yes | Home Office: No

Look into a true GREEN franchise that works well in any economy with a world class support system.

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Cruise Planners / American Express

Cash Required: $10,000 | Total Investment: Less than $10,000 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: Yes | Home Office: Yes

Step onboard a great opportunity to start a new career as a Cruise Planner with a proven leader in the industry! Selected one of the Top 50 New Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine, Cruise Planners...

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Maid Simple House Cleaning

Cash Required: $24,995 | Total Investment: $24,995 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: No | Home Office: No

Demand for Home Services is at an all time high growing rapidly. Maid Brigade is leading the fastest-growing segment, Residential Cleaning, offering a solid career opportunity for women and men.

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Cash Required: $65,000 | Total Investment: $65,000 and up | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: No | Home Office: Yes

Ranked as #38 in Entrepreneurs 2003 Fastest-growing franchises, Maui Wowi offers the flexibility to operate your business your way: Flexibility to build your business as big (or small) as you wish, Extensive multi-unit opportunities world-wide, & Extensive Training and support systems. Sculpt your Maui Wowi to your lifestyle!

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National Property Inspections

Cash Required: $32,900 | Total Investment: $32,900 | Full Time: Yes | Part Time: No | Home Office: Yes

We are one of the oldest and most respected inspection companies in the country. National Property Inspections provides commercial and residential property inspections, in an ever expanding industry, and is experience in corporate relocation inspections, as well. NPI, Unbeatable Value! Min.Liq.Cap.:$22,800.

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