807 Franchise OpportunitiesReady to be your own boss? Check out our list of available franchises and business opportunities.

From crime-scene cleaners to traditional restaurants, the range of businesses available to hard-working, motivated individuals is as varied as ever. Add a rebounding economy to this mix, and one could make the case that now is the time to be your own boss. Among the businesses here, 147 are franchises that can be launched for less than $50,000, and 468 offer qualified candidates financing through in-house or third-party programs. With this many options, there's bound to be a franchise or business opportunity that suits most anyone.

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