For many people, franchising's appeal lies in the ability to tread a tested path to business ownership that tens, hundreds or even thousands of others have traveled before. But what if you're more of the trailblazing type? There still might be a franchise for you. In fact, you might find it here, in our list of 172 companies that have started franchising in just the past three years.
Like anything new, the risks can be higher when buying into an untested franchise -- but so can the rewards. The systems and support structure of a new franchise may still need refining, for instance, but as one of the first franchisees, you'll likely get to help mold those processes and operations. You'll also have more opportunity to help shape the products, services and even the brand and company culture when working with a new franchisor rather than one that's already established. If that appeals to you, then read on.
But keep in mind, inclusion on this list is not intended as a recommendation or endorsement of any particular franchise. Whether you're considering a new franchise or one that's been around for decades, it's always vital that you do your research. Carefully read the company's legal documents, consult with an attorney and an accountant, and -- if there are any -- talk to as many existing and former franchisees as you can.
AUTOMOTIVE
CAP Solutions
Auto detailing, reconditioning and cleaningFounded: 2008
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $57.7K-$96.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Lifetime Transmissions
Transmission repair and servicesFounded: 2004
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $111.8K-$150.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Trundle
Wheel repairFounded: 2001
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $19.7K-$39.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2
BUSINESS SERVICES
Better Deal Printing
Printing, promotional products, apparelFounded: 2001
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $5K-$79K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/0
The Local Door Coupons
Coupons, marketing servicesFounded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $26.1K-$35.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/1
Locals Love Us
Local online advertisingFounded: 2005
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $71.5K-$107.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 9/0
Venture X
Coworking spacesFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $683.6K-$1.3M
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
CHILDCARE
Building Kidz School
Preschool/educational childcareFounded: 2002
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost:$158.1K-$431.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/10
London Day School Franchising
Early childhood educationFounded: 2008
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $253.9K-$363.98K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Pinnacle Montessori
Educational childcareFounded: 2009
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $2.2M-$4.2M
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/5
Sitting Made Simple
Babysitting-referral serviceFounded: 2008
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $48.5K-$63.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/0
CHILDREN'S ENRICHMENT
Bricks Bots & Beakers
Science, technology, engineering and math camps, classes, partiesFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost:$17.6K-$27.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 13/2
TheCoderSchool
Coding classes for ages 8 to 18Founded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $77.3K-$139.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/3
Kids In Sports Franchising
Children's sports classes, camps, partiesFounded: 1999
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost:$202.8K-$331.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/1
Little Medical School
Healthcare-themed after-school and summer-camp programsFounded: 2010
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $27.4K-$45.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 19/3
No Limits Martial Arts
Martial arts classesFounded: 2011
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $139.8K-$331.95K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2
Parker-Anderson Enrichment
Enrichment programsFounded: 2005
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $37.4K-$109.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 5/1
SafeSplash Swim School
Child and adult swimming lessons, parties, summer campsFounded: 2005
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $42.5K-$881K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 70/22
Snapology
Building, robotics, and animation programsFounded: 2010
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $35K-$175K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 14/1
STEM For Kids
Engineering, computer programming, and robotics programs for ages 4 to 14Founded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost:$36K-$82.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 5/5
CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT
The Coop Franchise Group
Play and party spaceFounded: 2008
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $150.5K-$336.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/1
Funtopia
Indoor playgroundsFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $494.3K-$1.9M
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/6
ELECTRONICS REPAIRS
Experimac
Electronics resales and repairsFounded: 2009
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $136.8K-$275.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 38/2
iCare Repair
Electronics repairs, resales, and accessoriesFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $55.9K-$120.99K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/5
iDropped
Electronics repairsFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $60.1K-$119.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/5
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Happy Tax Franchising
Tax preparationFounded: 2014
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $23.4K-$31.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 35/1
The Interface Financial Group-IFG 50/50
Invoice discountingFounded: 1972
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $86.8K-$137.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 73/0
One Stop Tax Services
Tax preparationFounded: 2009
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost:$42.1K-$60.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 24/11
SiempreTax+
Tax preparationFounded: 2014
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $43.7K-$71.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 124/20
Succentrix Business Advisors
Accounting, payroll, tax, and advisory servicesFounded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $35.6K-$48.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 9/1
Tax Pros
Tax preparationFounded: 2009
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost:$107.2K-$156.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/6
TaxLeaf.com
Tax preparation and accounting servicesFounded: 1976
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost:$69.1K-$148.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/2
FOOD: FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
Acropolis Greek Taverna
Greek/Mediterranean restaurantFounded: 2001
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost:$580K-$842K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/4
Growler USA-America's Microbrew Pub
Craft beer, wine, kombucha, foodFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $396.4K-$591.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/1
Shots
BarFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $808.4K-$1.5M
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2
Virgola-Oysters & Italian Wine Bar
Oysters, crudo, meats, cheeses, Italian winesFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $154.6K-$241.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/2
FOOD: QUICK-SERVICE RESTAURANTS
Blocks Pizza
PizzaFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $222.1K-$326.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Built Custom Burgers
Build-your-own burgersFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $368K-$982K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 5/0
The Chickery
Chicken, sandwiches, saladsFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $250K-$512.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/2
Cinnaholic
Cinnamon rolls, coffeeFounded: 2010
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost:$170K-$273.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/0
Clean Juice
Organic juices, smoothies, acai bowlsFounded: 2015
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $180.3K-$375.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/3
Cousins Maine Lobster
Lobster food truckFounded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $210.9K-$342.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 12/1
Dave's the Doghouse
Hot dogsFounded: 2002
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $25K-$245.7K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/1
Drnk coffee + tea and Qwench juice bar
Espresso, coffee, tea, smoothies, juicesFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost:$264.1K-$536.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 9/3
Flame & Skewers
Mediterranean foodFounded: 2008
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $295.3K-$459.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/3
Flatbread Grill
Mediterranean foodFounded: 2008
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $293K-$772.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Fuel Recharge Yourself
Healthful foodFounded: 2009
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $214.7K-$380.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/3
Good Stuff Eatery
Burgers, fries, shakesFounded: 2008
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost:$1M-$1.3M
Total franchises/co.-owned: 5/1
Grabbagreen
Healthful food, juices, smoothiesFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $222.9K-$396.7K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/3
The Gyro Shack
GyrosFounded: 2009
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $168.6K-$309.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2
The Halal Guys
Arabic street foodFounded: 1990
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $233.6K-$844K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 10/2
Happy Cow Frozen Yogurt
Frozen yogurtFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $210.4K-$392.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2
Kwench Juice Cafe
Smoothies, juicesFounded: 2015
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $73.9K-$114.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/0
Liberty Burger
Burgers, sides, shakes, alcoholFounded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $540K-$789K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/4
MidiCi The Neapolitan Pizza Company
Neapolitan pizza, appetizers, salads, desserts, beveragesFounded: 2015
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $612.6K-$774.95K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Milani Gelateria
GelatoFounded: 2010
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $176.4K-$242.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Morano Gelato
Gelato, espresso, granitaFounded: 2010
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $344.1K-$577.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria
Assembly-line pizza and saladsFounded: 2014
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $218.2K-$764.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 14/1
Pedro's Tacos
Fish tacos, Mexican foodFounded: 1986
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $376.7K-$542.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/2
Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria
Assembly-line pizza and saladsFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $361.95K-$648.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/1
The Pizza Press
Assembly-line pizzaFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $311K-$650.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/2
Rise Biscuits & Donuts
Biscuits and doughnutsFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $393.6K-$676K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 5/2
Taco Rico Tex-Mex Cafe
Mexican foodFounded: 1991
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $311K-$650.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/2
Top Burger
Burgers, hot dogs, chicken, friesFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $200.9K-$302.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
2Good2B
Gluten-, corn-, and soy-free bakery and caf?Founded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $278K-$968.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Umai Savory Hot Dogs
Gourmet hot dogsFounded: 1993
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $118.2K-$226.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/1
Vitality Bowls
Acai bowls, smoothies, juices, panini, saladsFounded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $152.6K-$513.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 20/5
Wanna Chill?
Shaved ice, dessertsFounded: 2011
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $50.9K-$186K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Xavier Artisan
Sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, ice cream, coffeeFounded: 2015
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $165.7K-$322.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
FOOD: RETAIL
Farm Stores
Drive-thru grocery storesFounded: 1957
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $235.1K-$549.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 14/4
Island of Treats
Candy kiosksFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $72.7K-$148.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/3
Middleway Foods
Healthful-meal delivery/cateringFounded: 2009
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $92.7K-$173K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 8/4
River Street Sweets/Savannah's Candy Kitchen
Candy, ice cream,fudgeFounded: 1973
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $396.8K-$776K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/14
HEALTH PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Eyeworks
Eye care, eyewear, and contact lensesFounded: 2006
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $124.3K-$315.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/3
Jaguar Therapeutics
Physical therapy/chiropractic servicesFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $157.7K-$380.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/3
100% Chiropractic
Chiropractic services, nutritional supplementsFounded: 2004
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $310.6K-$536.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 24/2
Physical Therapy Now
Physical therapyFounded: 2011
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $101.6K-$174.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 9/4
Profile by Sanford
Weight-loss servicesFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $362.2K-$609K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/24
Vida-Flo: The Hydration Station
Hydration therapyFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $170.1K-$320.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/2
Z Med Clinic
Outpatient medical servicesFounded: 2008
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $112.6K-$354.7K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/7
HOME IMPROVEMENT
America's Color Consultants
Paint-color consultingFounded: 2007
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $13.1K-$41.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/3
Apex Energy Solutions
Replacement windowsFounded: 1998
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $95.9K-$195.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 11/2
Bloomin' Blinds
Window covering sales, installation, and repairsFounded: 2001
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $47.4K-$111.7K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 14/1
Crate Franchise Systems
Residential kitchen and bath remodelingFounded: 2011
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $98.4K-$171.96K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Fence Dynamics
Fence sales and installationFounded: 2005
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $110.9K-$154.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2
Garage Living
Garage renovation products and servicesFounded: 2005
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $171.1K-$238.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 5/2
Granite America
Granite and stone countertop sales, installation, and serviceFounded: 2002
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $327.7K-$576.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/4
Klappenberger & Son
PaintingFounded: 1989
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $72.1K-$105.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/1
Pono Home
Home energy and water efficiency and sustainability programsFounded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $32.4K-$68.7K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
MAINTENANCE
Black Diamond Pest Control
Termite, bedbug, and other pest controlFounded: 1940
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $96.9K-$183K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/2
bluefrog Plumbing + Drain
Plumbing and drain servicesFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $69.4K-$340.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 24/0
freedommaid
Residential cleaningFounded: 2008
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $49.5K-$103.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Midtown Chimney Sweeps Franchising
Chimney sweepingFounded: 1979
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $27.3K-$88K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 26/0
1-800 Packouts
Building contents packing, cleaning, storage, and restorationFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $109.2K-$440K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 19/1
The Patch Boys
Drywall repairFounded: 2006
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $45.5K-$66K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 19/1
Pool Service USA
Pool maintenance and cleaningFounded: 2007
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $40.6K-$49.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2
Shack Shine
Interior and exterior window washing, gutter cleaning, power washing, house washingFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $66.9K-$99.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 9/0
Spaulding Decon
Crime-scene, meth-lab, and hoarding cleanupFounded: 2005
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $84.8K-$120.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/1
PERSONAL CARE: FITNESS
Burn Boot Camp
Women's fitness centersFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $62.9K-$106.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 21/5
Epic Hybrid Training
Fitness centersFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $62.6K-$114.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/2
Fitwall
Group and semi-private trainingFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $310.6K-$626.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/2
High Altitude Personal Training
Personal trainingFounded: 2009
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $261.3K-$365.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Impact Strong Kickboxing/Fitness
Kickboxing and fitness gymsFounded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $48.5K-$87K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 5/1
Legacy Fit
24-hour fitness centersFounded: 2008
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $207.7K-$381.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/1
Miami Yoga
Yoga studiosFounded: 2007
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $99.1K-$199K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Polestar Pilates
Pilates studiosFounded: 1998
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $121.8K-$196.95K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
PERSONAL CARE: SENIOR CARE
A Right Place For Seniors
Senior-care referral and placementFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $59K-$87.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 10/0
Happier At Home
Senior-care management and nonmedical home careFounded: 2008
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $79K-$111.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2
My Elder Advocate
Senior advocacyFounded: 2004
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $85.2K-$123.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/1
SAFE Homecare
Nonmedical home careFounded: 2014
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $86.4K-$132.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Senior Care Authority
Senior-care placement and consultingFounded: 2009
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $52.4K-$78.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 21/1
Sunny Days In-Home Care
Senior careFounded: 2011
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $72.5K-$120.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
PERSONAL CARE: MISCELLANEOUS
Chill Cryosauna
CryotherapyFounded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $75K-$250K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/1
clubDetox
Detox programs and juice barFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $235.7K-$327K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2
Footy Rooty
Foot and body massageFounded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $46K-$80K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/3
Glace Cryotherapy
Whole-body cryotherapyFounded: 2014
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $124.7K-$202.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
GloPatrol
Mobile sunless tanningFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $9K-$25.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/1
Grooming Lounge Franchise
Upscale men's barbershop/spaFounded: 1999
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $422.3K-$779.99K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2
Hammer & Nails
Men's grooming servicesFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $234.7K-$541.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Image Studios 360
Salon suitesFounded: 2010
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $287.7K-$888K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/2
Pure Vanity
Laser hair removal, facials, body contouring, antiaging servicesFounded: 2007
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $387K-$746K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
PET PRODUCTS/SERVICES
Barkefellers, The Place for Dogs
Upscale pet hotelFounded: 2008
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $1M-$5M
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/3
Dee-O-Gee
Pet supplies and servicesFounded: 2008
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $161.5K-$387.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2
D.O.G.
Dog daycare, boarding, groomingFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $429K-$548.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/2
Pet Wants
Pet-food stores/deliveryFounded: 2010
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $50.2K-$176.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 26/0
Sitter4Paws
Pet-sitting, dog-walkingFounded: 2009
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $21.3K-$46.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 5/1
Splash and Dash for Dogs
Pet products and groomingFounded: 2009
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $89.9K-$159K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 11/0
Sydnee's Pet Grooming
Pet groomingFounded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $115.6K-$241.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/2
RETAIL: E-CIGARETTES/TOBACCO
DragnVape
E-cigarettes and related productsFounded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $81.5K-$145K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/1
Holy Smokes
Tobacco shopFounded: 2011
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $84.4K-$139.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 5/2
Juicity Vapor
E-cigarettes and related productsFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $79.6K-$118.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2
Premier Vapor & Lounge
E-cigarettes and related productsFounded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $85.7K-$122.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 7/2
Smart Spark Vapor and Lounge
E-cigarettes and related productsFounded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $77.8K-$159K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/2
Twist Vapor
E-cigarettes, coffee shopFounded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $184K-$213.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/3
Vape & Smoke Shop
Smoke shopFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $90.1K-$168.2K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/6
Vapor Planet
E-cigarettes and related productsFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $95.8K-$140.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/4
Vapor Safari
E-cigarettes and related productsFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $119.5K-$161.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Vapor Shark
E-cigarettes and related productsFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $118.8K-$200K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 25/9
Vintage Joye
E-cigarette store and loungeFounded: 2009
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $66.1K-$145.9K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
White Horse Vapor
E-cigarettes and related productsFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $37K-$70K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/3
RETAIL: MISCELLANEOUS
BookATailor
Custom clothingFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $42.7K-$63.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 6/9
NTY Clothing Exchange
Teen-clothing and accessories resale storeFounded: 2014
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $181K-$292K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/1
OfficeZilla Franchise
Office suppliesFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $10.3K-$29.3K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 22/1
MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS/SERVICES
AEV Unlimited
Real estate photography and marketing collateralFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $23.6K-$38.7K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Beeline Bikes
Mobile bicycle sales, services, and repairsFounded: 2013
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $59.5K-$67.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 20/8
B-Home Inspections
Home inspectionsFounded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $21K-$34K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 2/0
Clothes Bin Franchise
Clothing, shoe, and textile recycling binsFounded: 2014
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $122.5K-$149.8K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Grasons Co. Estate Sale Services
Estate sales, online auctions, stagingFounded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $68.6K-$131K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 15/0
Hotel Makeover
Hotel design and renovationFounded: 1999
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $57K-$158.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/1
Keyrenter Property Management
Residential property managementFounded: 2007
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $39.4K-$89.4K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 14/4
Lifeologie
Mental-health therapy servicesFounded: 1999
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $95.3K-$235K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/3
Lifesquire
Personal assistant servicesFounded: 2009
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $40.7K-$53.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/2
Macrotech (USA) Franchising
IT services for hotelsFounded: 2000
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $92.6K-$118.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2
MemoryWise
Digitization servicesFounded: 2003
Began franchising: 2016
Startup cost: $175K-$300K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/2
Move Smart
Home inspectionsFounded: 2002
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $32K-$41K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
NorthStar Moving Company
Moving servicesFounded: 1994
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $150K-$180.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Palmetto Twist
Personalized apparel and accessoriesFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $132K-$241.5K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/1
Precept Environmental
Air- and water-quality testing, consulting servicesFounded: 2007
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $89.5K-$198K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/1
Radisson Blu
HotelsFounded: 2009
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $11M-$15.96M
Total franchises/co.-owned: 96/204
redbox+
Construction dumpsters with attached portable restroomsFounded: 2007
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $224.6K-$379.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/1
Redefy Real Estate
Real estateFounded: 2012
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $67.2K-$530K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 16/0
Specialized Risk
Security consulting and private investigation servicesFounded: 1996
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $65.7K-$143.1K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 3/1
TechVoo
Computer sales and serviceFounded: 2005
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $81.5K-$150.7K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 0/3
TFL Franchise Systems
Locksmith and security services and productsFounded: 1984
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $112.5K-$356.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 19/1
Tot Squad
Stroller and car-seat cleaning, repair, and installationFounded: 2011
Began franchising: 2015
Startup cost: $50.6K-$207.6K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 1/3
We Tie The Knots
Wedding and event planningFounded: 2011
Began franchising: 2014
Startup cost: $19K-$24K
Total franchises/co.-owned: 4/2 
Tracy Stapp Herold
Tracy Stapp Herold is the special projects editor at Entrepreneur magazine. She works on franchise and business opportunity stories and listings, including the annual Franchise 500.
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