Best Business Opportunity Franchises in USA in 2013

People often get confused as to the difference between a business opportunity and a franchise. Loosely speaking, a business opportunity is anything that allows a person to start his or her own business. A business opportunity is typically less regulated but easier to start when compared to a franchise. Business opportunity seekers will be pleased with the comprehensive database below this article.

New Business Opportunities

As the land of entrepreneurship and innovation, the U.S. offers a nearly unlimited selection of business opportunities, spanning every state, industry, and area of interest. Low cost business opportunities exist even for those with a small amount of capital but big dreams. Whether you’re looking to own a part of a regional enterprise or a global conglomerate, there’s a business opportunity for you. We also have small business opportunities available for those who can’t commit themselves full-time.

Unlike a franchise, a small business opportunity offers greater flexibility to the licensee. There is typically no rigid structure that the licensee needs to follow, so the licensee can operate his or her business with more freedom and local control. The business opportunities’ licensor usually sets the entrepreneur up with a turnkey business, helping them find a good location and explaining the product, but afterward are usually not strict about how the business opportunity owner actually operates.

How to Compare Business Opportunities:

  1. Browse through our franchise database below.
  2. Select up to five franchises that interest you most.
  3. Provide us with a few details so we can make sure you qualify.

We’ll then connect you with all the resources you need to get started.

Our best business opportunities:

  • Cruise Planners / American Express

    Cruise Planners/American Express helps travelers to create and book the ultimate vacation experience, be it at sea or on land. Cruise Planners specializes in providing low fares to its customers,...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $10,000
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  • Healthier 4U Vending

    Healthier 4U Vending is the premier delivery system for healthier eating choices for people on the go. With several different levels of investment available, you can become an independent owner/operator...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $25,000
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  • Prime National Credit Repair

    Prime National, home of the powerful credit repair company providing industry-leading credit repair services. Millions of Americans suffer from bad credit and it's the mission of Prime National...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $19,995
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  • Concrete Technology

    Specializing in concrete restoration and beautification, Concrete Technology is the leading (and most popular) company for replacing worn-out patios and similar areas in homes and small businesses...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $9,500
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  • Dollar Store Services

    Dollar Store Services is one of the largest developers of Dollar and Dollar Plus Stores. They offer assistance every step of the way in your new business venture: they help you find the best...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $50,000
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  • Naturals 2 Go

    Naturals 2 Go, is a leader in the exploding healthy food vending category, with over 20 years of industry experience. Start your vending machine ownership career with a built-in reputation that...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $25,000
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  • Discount Party Store

    Discount Party Store is the biggest developer of Discount Party Stores in North America. Their goal is to help you open a Discount Party Store that sells all kinds of party and celebration products...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $50,000
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  • The Mail Box Stores

    We've thought of everything: We offer a total comprehensive package, which covers every pertinent aspect of opening and successfully running a retail Mailbox store long term. You are able to...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $50,000
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  • Club Z Tutoring

    Club Z! Tutoring Services is a low-cost, home-based tutoring business emphasizing convenience, quality of instruction, and a passion for helping students reach their full potential. Club Z! franchise...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $19,500
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  • Blue Coast Savings Consultants

    As a Blue Coast adviser, you work with companies to help them slash unnecessary costs and identify untapped benefits in areas like commercial property benefits, manufacturing credits, energy...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $21,900
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  • Bricks 4 Kidz

    Bricks 4 Kidz classes provide an extraordinary atmosphere for children, where we learn, we build, we play… with LEGO® bricks. Programs are built around our proprietary model plans, designed...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $30,000
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  • Fresh Coat Painters

    Grab a piece of the $100 billion home services industry! With services in over 100 major cities across North America, Fresh Coat's extensive marketing and branding will help you make a strong...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $29,350
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  • ACFN-The ATM Franchise Business

    ACFN is North America's only ATM franchise with an exceptional support system focused on providing ATM services to hotels and other travel and entertainment based businesses. The ACFN business...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $50,000
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  • Real Property Management

    Demand for competent property managers is growing! As a Real Property Management franchisee, you can hit the ground running and begin generating revenue! Our proven business model, technology,...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $75,000
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  • Cleanpro Carpet Cleaning System

    10 Great Reasons to Take a Close Look at CleanPro: Eco-Friendly Carpet Cleaning System. Dries in about an hour. Absolutely No Residue from our process. Utilizes a one-of-a-kind technology...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $47,500
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  • The @WORK Group

    In more than 20 years in business, @WORK has grown to be named by Staffing Industry Report as one the Top U.S. staffing firms. What makes @WORK unique in the industry is that they grant franchisees...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $40,000
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  • FranServe

    FranServe, Inc. is a group of dedicated, highly experienced franchise industry professionals who will both train you and provide all the tools you will need to enter the lucrative field of Franchise...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $19,900
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  • AEON Inc

    Aeon and Time to Save offer you a unique opportunity. It can be a home based business or a very nice add on to your current career. It will give you the ability to acquire prospects and make...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $27,500
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  • N Zone Sports

    With the opportunity to develop your franchise into a lucrative business, N Zone Sports allows you to keep your current job and build your business at your own pace. There are no requirements...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $20,000
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  • FranChoice

    Buying a Franchise - Get Free Information and Expert Advice You've thought about owning a franchise business, but if you're like many people, you're not sure where to start. That's where FranChoice...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $50,000
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  • Home Helpers

    Home Helpers provides medical, non-medical and personal care services for seniors, new moms, working parents, those recuperating from illness or surgery and those needing longterm care. Services...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $39,500
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  • Caring Transitions

    Caring Transitions provides professional services by helping people with senior transitioning, elderly relocation, household liquidation services and estate sales. Caring Transitions enables...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $29,799
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  • The Drug Test Consultant

    The Drug Test Consultant is a business that prospers regardless of economic cycles. It offers a superb suite of drug testing services including drug detection assessments, workplace drug testing,...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $25,000
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  • Background Screeners of America

    The RIGHT BUSINESS Background screenings are on the rise and every indicator—economic, social and political—says the future is limitless for this industry. Find out why this business has...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $25,000
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  • Franchise Training Institute

    Use a Lifetime of Talent as a Business Professional to Help Others Succeed. That is what a Franchise Broker does every day. The franchise company handles the sale. You help the people buying...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $25,000
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  • Advertising Consultants

    Advertising Consultants provides small to mid-sized businesses with a single source of quality marketing and advertising services at affordable rates. We fill a void in the advertising industry...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $12,500
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  • HomeWell Senior Care

    HomeWell Senior Care is at the forefront of one of North America's fastest growing industries. We are currently seeking select entrepreneurs who are motivated for life-changing success while...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $75,000
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  • Five Star Painting

    Transform people's spaces. Transform your life. Over the past decade, Five Star Painting has grown to become the second largest painting franchise in North America, servicing customers in...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $40,500
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  • Honest-1 Auto Care

    The Honest-1 brand is developed through superior training, support and a vast array of franchise offerings including Region Developer/Unit Owners. We are the country's most trusted family of...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $90,000
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  • HouseMaster Home Inspections

    HouseMaster home inspection includes an evaluation of all the major, accessible elements and systems of a home, including built-in major appliances and is performed according to industry standards....   learn more »

    Capital Required: $25,000
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  • Merit Professional Coatings

    A strictly business to business enterprise that can be run out of your home. With possibly the largest territories of any franchise, this business has the potential to be scaled up to be doing...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $100,000
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  • IKOR

    IKOR franchise owners help families face the health crises and care needs of elderly and disabled family members. IKOR is unique in the industry because there is NO direct care provided and no...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $50,000
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  • American Prosperity Group (APG)

    American Prosperity Group is the premier franchise opportunity in the Retirement & Estate Planning industry in the nation. APG franchise owners help their clients maximize retirement income today...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $50,000
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  • 101 Mobility

    101 Mobility is one of the largest dealers of mobility products and solutions. As a franchisee, you’ll own a time-tested business with a reputation for old-fashioned handshake sales and face-to-face...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $67,000
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  • Global Garage Flooring and Design

    Global Garage Flooring and Design offers complete garage makeover solutions, from custom industrial-strength concrete floor coatings to top-of-the-line cabinetry. It's a fast-paced business with...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $50,000
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  • My Salon Suite

    The salon industry is changing for the better! Finally a business model that eliminates all the headaches of owning a hair, nail, massage, tanning or esthetics location. No more employees, inventory...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $150,000
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  • The Growth Coach

    The Growth Coach leads the business and sales coaching industry by helping busy professionals work less and earn more. Help others enjoy a richer, more fulfilling life as a certified Growth Coach.

    Capital Required: $32,000
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  • ServiceMaster Clean

    Janitorial and floor care franchise serving property managers, healthcare, hospitality, government, and retail facilities on a daily or as desired schedule. In business for over 60 years with...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $25,000
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  • Seniors Blue Book

    Provider and Services Directory for Seniors is trusted online & print resource for communities nationwide. Low entry, no employees, work from home!

    Capital Required: $25,000
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  • PrideStaff

    This is a recession resistant business and has been one of the top 10 growth industries for the past decade. PrideStaff is a professional full service staffing company that provides temporary,...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $50,000
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  • Star Wellness USA

    When employees get sick, businesses lose talent, productivity, and money. Star Wellness® franchisees help employers keep their employees healthy (and their business running smoothly) through...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $75,000
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  • Archadeck

    Archadeck, founded in 1980, started the nation's first network specializing in custom-designed and built decks, porches and other outdoor products. Today, there are locally owned and operated...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $50,000
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  • College Hunks Hauling Junk

    College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving is a junk removal and full service local moving franchise. We also offer labor services, storage solutions, donation pickups, real estate,...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $50,000
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  • Honest-1 Auto Care Region Developer

    If you want to be a master franchisee in the automotive repair and maintenance industry, you don’t have many choices. But if you are truly interested in building wealth, there’s only one...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $100,000
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  • Business Alliance

    Business Alliance is a franchise consulting firm that represents clients to potential franchisees. Join the Alliance and enjoy the personal and financial rewards of helping others achieve their...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $30,000
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  • The Alternative Board (TAB)

    The Alternative Board is an exclusive, membership-based organization that helps business leaders achieve more - more profitability, productivity, and personal fulfillment. As TAB-Certified Facilitator/Coaches,...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $75,000
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  • Service Team of Professionals

    Service Team of Professionals (also known as STOP or S.T.O.P) is a full-service cleaning and restoration franchise providing expert disaster cleaning and repair, including 24-hour emergency service....   learn more »

    Capital Required: $50,000
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  • Libertana

    Libertana is an innovative franchise that is revolutionizing home health by providing a wide variety of exceptional home health products and services. While we have a tremendous business model...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $20,000
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  • ClaimTek Systems

    Are you seeking a new career? Would you like to start your own profitable small business? If so, consider ClaimTek's Medical Billing Business Opportunity. Our program offers a comprehensive and...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $50,000
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  • Wallbeds ‘n’ More

    Our wallbed business model emphasizes appointment setting at your showroom - strategically located in close proximity to the store owner’s residence. Wallbeds “n” More creates limited...   learn more »

    Capital Required: $100,000
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