Game Changer, Part 5: Creating Opportunity

Creating jobs and making business ownership more accessible is what sets these brands apart.

The Lash Lounge

Lash extensions are huge in the beauty business and this niche salon offers great lash and brow services. VIP packages guarantee repeat business and a steady client base. Few recognized brands mean little competition, and there’s low start-up costs thanks to minimal inventory and manager-run studios. Learn more at www.thelashlounge.com.

ActionCOACH

Business owners enlist ActionCOACH professionals for a number of reasons—to help them develop their teams, streamline their processes, even address the bottom line. The brand offers low investments and high profits, and attracts new franchisees with proven systems, multiple revenue streams, and an in-demand service. Learn more at www.actioncoach.com.

Express Employment Professionals

This professional staffing firm helps job seekers find full-time, part-time, and temporary work in a variety of fields. With more than 800 franchise locations, this Oklahoma City-based business is growing. Learn more at www.expresspros.com.

Fish Window Cleaning

Whether you need a one-time window cleaning at home—or you have a business that needs a cleaning every week—these handy pros can tackle the job. With 270 franchise offices nationwide, the company offers extensive training and support, including a corporate call center. Plus, the initial investment is low—under $100,000. Learn more at www.fishwindowcleaning.com.

PuroClean

Property damage from floods and fires occur every day—and when insurance companies need professionals to clean up the mess, they turn to PuroClean. Along with reconstruction and restoration from natural disasters, the company specializes in mold removal and biohazard cleanup—and they’re on call 24 hours a day. A fast-growing business, PuroClean offers franchisees flexibility and the opportunity to set up their own teams of experts. Learn more at www.puroclean.com.

Deck Medic

When your deck needs attention, this niche business can help. With a five-step deck restoration process, the pros at Deck Medic come in and clean, strip, clean again, prep, and stain your deck to bring it back to its former glory. With low investments and the chance to create cycles of repeat business—plus flexible hours and seasonal work—the company offers a perfect work-life balance for franchisees. Learn more at www.mydeckmedic.com.

Money Mailer

This direct-marketing company works with local businesses to promote and mail coupons to 10,000-household zones. You get training and a proven blueprint for a successful franchise, and since it’s a work-from-home business, low overhead costs and flexible hours. Learn more at www.moneymailerfranchise.com.

Apple Spice Box Lunch Delivery & Catering

An upside of long business meetings is lunch—especially when it’s made of fresh, healthy food. Apple Spice Lunch Delivery & Catering delivers hot, boxed lunches to corporations. Franchisees benefits from support on all fronts—financials, site build-out, sales, marketing, and on-site training. Learn more at www.applespice.com.

The Inspection Boys

In 2017, there were six-million home sales—and five-million inspections. That’s a lot of business for The Inspection Boys. This company, which inspects complete properties for buyers and assesses electrical, plumbing, drywall, mold, (among other things), for current homeowners, lures franchisees with opportunity. Corporate marketing strategies help you get noticed Day One; development positions at headquarters provide incentive to advance; and of course, training will help jumpstart your success. The Inspection Boys is one of the most inexpensive investment opportunities in the home sector arena. Veterans get special discounts, and there are special introductory offers for owners who sign on before December 31. Learn more at www.inspectionboys.com.

Pearle Vision

This well-known eye-care center brings doctors and opticians together under one roof, so patients get a holistic, one-stop-shop experience. At the intersection of retail and healthcare, this company may be more recession-proof than others. The company attracts new owners with brand recognition (it’s been a household name since 1961 and franchising since 1981), strong systems and support, even business coaches to help maximize ROI. There are advantages for owners of single eye-care centers—and they compound for entrepreneurs who want to own more. Learn more at www.pearlevision.com.

Mosquito Hunters

“Take back your yard!” That’s the motto of this new company, which specializes in controlling tics and mosquitoes around residential and commercial properties. A growing health concern, mosquitoes are more than just an annoyance, and the need for removal is growing. Franchisees run the business likes executives—never strapping on sprayers themselves—and manage their teams. A central call center helps books jobs for franchisees, saving them time and money. Learn more at www.mosquitohunters.com.

ArteVino Studio

Who says art is just for big-city critics? ArteVino’s BYOB classes let wanna-be artists express themselves on paper in step-by-step classes run by experienced artists. Aside from classes, revenue stems from parties and team-building exercises. The brand is offering franchising opportunities at lower rates than the competition. Learn more at www.artevinostudio.com.

Assisted Living Locators

The elder-care market is thriving—and only promises to grow. This free referral service assesses the needs of your elderly loved ones—and then helps you find a place where they can get it. For franchisees, the company offers financial stability, consistent growth, and brand power. Learn more at www.assistedlivinglocators.com.

Mr. Handyman

Be it a small home repair or big renovation, Mr. Handyman can handle it. With territories available, this company offers in-demand services and flexible business schedules. Learn more at www.mrhandyman.com.

JDog Junk Removal & Hauling

Moving, spring cleaning, storage—whatever needs to be hauled away, the experts at this environmentally conscious company can handle it. They offer a full range of junk-removal services for residential and commercial customers, and they’re a veterans-only run business. With special offers and discounts, the company creates ownership opportunities for veterans and their families. Learn more at www.jdogjunkremoval.com.