The Top 15 Franchises You Can Buy for $25,000 or LessFrom cleaning to real estate, these franchises have low-budget buy-in costs.

ByEntrepreneur Staff

Althoughbuying a franchise价格不菲,能来吗doesn't always have to break the bank. Foodservice naturally comes to mind when thinking about starting afranchise, but there's a multitude of opportunities across various industries, many of which aremobile-basedand therefore don't require as high of a buy-in.

Commercial cleaning, travel services and real estate — among others — are viable opportunities to engage in franchise ownership without draining yoursavings. For those looking to explore business ownership through franchising who want to keep their initial investment low, these 15 franchises are a great place to start, based on our44th Annual Franchise 500 List.

Related:Considering franchise ownership? Get started now and take this quiz to find yourpersonalized list of franchisesthat match your lifestyle, interests and budget.

Jan-Pro Cleaning and Disinfecting

Commercial cleaning

最初的特许经营费用:2520 - 44000美元

Initial investment: $4,830-$58,070

Number of U.S. units: 10,418

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Stratus Building Solutions

Environmentally friendly commercial cleaning and disinfecting

最初的弗兰chise fee: $3,600-$69,000

Initial investment: $4,450-$79,750

Number of U.S. units: 2,472

Explore Ownership with Stratus

Anago Cleaning Systems

Commercial cleaning

最初的弗兰chise fee: $5,015-$31,000

Initial investment: $11,265-$68,250

Number of U.S. units: 1,708

Explore Ownership with Anago

Related: Considering franchise ownership? Get started now and take this quiz to find yourpersonalized list of franchisesthat match your lifestyle, interests and budget.

Dream Vacations

Travel agencies

最初的弗兰chise fee: $495-$10,500

Initial investment: $1,795-$21,000

Number of U.S. units: 1,616

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Cruise Planners

Travel agencies

最初的弗兰chise fee: $695-$10,995

Initial investment: $2,295-$23,465

Number of U.S. units: 2,584

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Corvus Janitorial Systems

Commercial cleaning

最初的弗兰chise fee: $8,500-$18,500

Initial investment: $9,575-$34,500

Number of U.S. units: 1,475

Explore Ownership with Corvis

Leadership Management International

Leadership and organizational training and development

最初的弗兰chise fee: $15,000

Initial investment: $20,000-$27,500

Number of U.S. units: 114

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NextHome

Real Estate

最初的弗兰chise fee: $4,500-$8,750

Initial investment: $16,250-$220,345

Number of U.S. units: 578

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Brightway Insurance

Property and casualty insurance

最初的弗兰chise fee: $10,000-$60,000

Initial investment: $23,100-$173,500

Number of U.S. units: 306

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American Poolplayers Association

Recreational billiard leagues

最初的弗兰chise fee: $10,000-$12,000

Initial investment: $22,936-$29,411

Number of U.S. units: 313

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Estrella Insurance

Auto, home, and business insurance

最初的弗兰chise fee: $10,000-$25,000

Initial investment: $12,250-$84,000

Number of U.S. units: 180

Explore Ownership with Estrella Insurance

Related:The Top 5 Hot Franchise Categories for 2023, According to One Industry Expert

Jantize America

Facility services and commercial cleaning

最初的弗兰chise fee: $5,900-$29,600

Initial investment: $8,200-$49,000

Number of U.S. units: 155

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Sign Gypsies

Special-occasion yard sign rentals

最初的弗兰chise fee: $1,000

Initial investment: $4,150-$9,900

Number of U.S. units: 759

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Buildingstars

Commercial cleaning

最初的弗兰chise fee: $995-$46,995

Initial investment: $2,245-$53,200

Number of U.S. units: 956

Explore Ownership with Buildingstars

Related:A Billionaire Who Operates More Than 2,400 Franchises Knows These Types of Franchisees Make the Most Money

Card My Yard

Special-occasion yard sign rentals

最初的弗兰chise fee: $8,000

Initial investment: $9,800-$18,000

Number of U.S. units: 501

Explore Ownership with Card My Yard

For more information on the best franchise opportunities of 2023, check out our 44th Annual Franchise 500 List — a comprehensive list of franchise leaders across various industries. If you're interested in a big-name brand with decades of history or hopping on the next emerging trend, there's something for every prospective franchisee.

Related:Here's How You Can Tell Which Franchise Opportunity Is Best for You

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