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Most people are wrong about franchising. It's not all fast food and fitness. There are businesses hiding in plain sight owned by ordinary people like me and you, who are crushing it every day without having to reinvent the wheel. So let's get into 14 of them. First up is a crime scene cleanup business. Now, this may gross a few of you out, so please bear with me, but what do you think happens after someone is either murdered or dies or something happens, right? The morgue will come and take the body, but someone's got to clean it up. And a lot of times, you know, the family doesn't want to do that or there's nobody to do it. So in this business, you work with emergency services, property managers, all types of people to go in with specialized equipment and specialized trained people in order to clean up that crime scene or that death or whatever it is and get it back to normal. Hoarding also goes hand in hand with this business because oftentimes someone will, you know, collect a bunch of crap. They end up dying, and so they not only deal with the body, but they have to get rid of all this stuff. That's usually pretty gross. And so in this business, often you're dealing with insurance companies, property managers, government agencies. Startup cost is around 115 to $200,000. There's a couple different brands in the space, but that includes your equipment, the training, fees, like working capital, marketing, and it's really meant for people who like the B2B relationship. So. So going out there, build the relationships with your local community, police, those insurance companies, property managers, and just coordinating everything. And if you can't stand the smell or something like that would totally gross you out. Probably not the right business for you. And by the way, I help people buy franchises. If you want to learn more about any of the ones I talk about today or more, there's a link below. You can book a call. We provide you a ton of free resources to help you with due diligence, and it doesn't cost you anything. Next up is artificial turf. So there's a new brand called Waterloo Turf that I'm proud to be a franchisee and an investor in. And in this model, we install synthetic turf for residential and customers. We also have a recurring maintenance program for cleaning, disinfecting, and rejuvenating, you know, turf that someone else stalled. And we launch in Houston pretty soon. I'm super excited about it. And there's a lot of growing demand for people to install turf for water conservation trends. They just, like, don't want to deal with the landscaping, they want to get their Saturdays back. Instead of mowing, they get to enjoy it. Plus we can add cool putting greens and all types of stuff. Starting costs are here, about 106,000, up to 150,000 for a single territory. And ideal. Franchisees in this business really need to have a consultive sales approach. Project manager, right? People are calling you because they want to beautify their lawn, they want to get their salaries back. And so you need to be able to, you know, show them what the possibility is. You need to manage the crews, you need to have a very fine attention to detail and really want to build a big business, which we all believe is possible. Next is a used electronics retailer called Paymore. So the business model is pretty simple. You set up these retail stores and then people come with their old electronics like iPads and phones and computers, and on the spot you're able to give them cash. And then immediately your goal is to flip that foot phone or product online and you make money in the arbitrage, like the difference between the cash payment that someone's willing to accept on the spot and what it's truly worth. Now the franchisor has developed a sophisticated software to know hour by hour or whatever it is day by day what that phone sells for you back into, then what you need to buy it for. Now they've sold out a lot of this country, but there still are a couple pockets that open. And really this is like a recession proof industry when you think about it. Because if the economy's not doing great, people who have extra stuff laying around might try to sell that to get some cash. People who need a new phone instead of buying the brand new one may look to go used and buy something, you know, that's less cost but still relatively new. So lots of demand. As the economy ebbs and flows, startup costs are like 150 to 260 grand. That includes the initial inventory, build outs, the franchise fees, a ton of stuff. The business the day in the life in this is a, you have to be able to build out a retail store. You know, the brand helps with that and you got to manage the teams. You really want to get involved in the community. And somebody who's like tech savvy is probably going to enjoy this business a lot more than somebody who's not that good with phones. And by the way, all the, all the fees and startup costs that I'm listing here, that's like ballparks based on 20, 24, 2025 numbers. When you start to talk to a brand, they will give you, you know, the FDD franchise disclosure document. It lists all these expenses. But as you go through the process, you will nail down your budget, which could vary a lot. These ranges vary, but then as you go, you really nail it. And then if you're going to finance it, a lot of times you can get SBA lending up to 80% and you buy multiple territories and sometimes you don't launch it all. So these are just like ballpark ideas to understand you don't need millions of dollars. Almost all the ones I'm going to talk about are less than 350,000. Uh, some of them start as low as like 60,000. The next one we're going to talk here. And so anyway, we help you with all that, by the way. So next up is Frio's Gourmet Popsicle. So this is like a modern day ice cream truck where all the popsicles are handmade in Alabama using just a handful of natural ingredients. My favorite is strawberry cheesecake. My daughter loves cotton candy, which literally has pieces of cotton candy that you pull out of it. And they have a multi channel like distribution. So you set up mobile carts, you have this tie dye van that you can go to, you know, community events, sporting sports, you just drive around the neighborhoods. They also do wholesale, they do corporate, they do events, seasonal menus to rotate through, signature flavors, you know, pumpkin pie and different ones in the wintertime, in summer. And anyway, awesome business model, especially if you're looking to build something with your kids. If mine were a little older and interested, you know, I'd be buying this just to teach them about the most simple business, which is we're going to buy this product, we're going to sell this product and just try to do it as many times. Startup costs low as $60,000, up to $120,000 for a single territory really depends on like what setup you go with. And the ideal franchisee for this one is someone who really loves getting involved in the community. Someone who loves kids, would love to see them smile, handing them happiness on a stick, as they say, going to these events, coordinating with schools and the town fairs and the pop ups and all those things, just getting out there and having fun on the nights and the weekends. Next up is a spray tan concept called Go Glow. Now this one's pretty interesting because you know, your traditional spray tan, you think of like Donald Trump, you know, all orange. You're like laying in some booth, you know, getting the 1990s orange thing that's not the case. This is a modern spray. So basically they've developed this, this technology and they have this specialized solution. And so you walk into this booth and within minutes someone's got like this airbrush tan. And it's natural and it looks great. And so in this model you set up these stores, people buy subscriptions to get the service done, you know, once a month, twice a month, every week, whatever, wherever it is. They also sell products. So after the tan you can provide some, you know, creams and such to make it keep looking great. Obviously I don't do this, but I know it's, it's grown in popularity. We've helped a couple franchisees get into this and they're off to a great start. Start costs 255 to 485 because you're going to have that retail bailout. You're going to have equipment, you have the launch. Ideal franchisee, really they're looking for, you know, women or, you know, power couples, man, man and husband to really get in there and build a community, build those recurring memberships and really somebody who kind of loves that, that atmosphere. Next up is hello Sugar. So this is very similar to Go Glow, except instead of doing tans, we're doing sugaring. So this is a hair removal process. Sugar based is less painful, gentle alternative than to traditional waxing. It's very similar. You're gonna be selling memberships to this. Now, hello Sugar is a very tech focused model. So there's no receptionist, you come in, you check in on an iPad, someone comes out and gets you. They have a call center. They do a lot of things using technology in order to save costs and increase the profitability of franchisees. They have ton of locations all across the country. Your startup costs. Now this one's pretty unique because you're able to launch the business in a salon suite, which is like a rented space that we're actually going to talk about a little bit later. And so you can get in there. Costs 95 to 120ish to kind of get launched in this salon suite. And you can get launched in like, you know, 60 days or whatever it is. You can start to build the business, you can build that recurring membership base and you can build your team while you look for building out a flagship store. Now the flagship is going to be that probably three to 400 range, but it could take you nine months to find that location and get it built out. And so what are you doing during that nine months? You could just like do nothing or you could launch at one of these salon suites, get the business rolling. So then when you launch in that more expensive, you've already got a customer base and you're ready to roll. I love this model. There's not a lot of businesses that can do this kind of stair step approach. Hello, Sugar is one of them and they've had a ton of success. They've also have franchisees who make a good amount of money in those salon suites and kind of decide to stay there for a while before making that big investment. So very similar profile to the other spa business where you know it's a women focused business. So obviously you know it's either women owned or a power couple and really want to be involved in the community. That membership, that sales and just wanting people to feel good about themselves is what it takes. Number seven, totally shifting here to dog poop removal. So what are newer of a of a concept? But basically you can sign up people for either like a weekly or bi weekly subscription service, going to the house to pick up the poop. And commercially they work with apartment buildings, hoas, parks, other like pet friendly businesses to go and clean up the yards. And often you say, well why wouldn't we just get an employee to do that? Well, people quit. People don't do a good enough job and for high end places or have a lot of traffic, they really need to keep it clean, they keep it sanitized. And this is a low cost to the customer subscription model to make it happen. And so start costs 70 to $85,000 for the vehicle, the franchise fee, working capital, advertising, everything you need to get going. And then as you grow, you just start adding more trucks, more routes, you know, the business becomes almost a little bit easier and a little bit more profitable as you go because you think you run these routes and if you go to a neighborhood, you get one customer, you're going to try to get a bunch of more customers in that neighborhood. And the lower the drive time you have, the more lower the labor costs and the higher profitability. Super interesting model that has the ability to build day in the life. Somebody who's got like a strong hustle mentality, getting out there, knocking on doors, kind of building the reputation, going into those hoas, talking, you know, and really running a like a dirty work business. A lot of people don't want this type of business, but for a low cost kind of stepping stone to get into the game could be a good option for you. Eight is a weight loss business called many weight loss. And so this is developed by a physician. So. But you don't need to be a physician to own it. Like I own a bunch of auto repair shops, but I'm not a mechanic. But you hire them and so you build out a retail concept and you have, you know, physicians and nurses there. So people do their consultation and they go through all types of things. Obviously, you know, Ozempic. They also help with other supplements, meal replacements, specialized foods, tons of stuff to help people lose weight. We all know that, you know, growing weight and obesity is a, is a huge problem in this country. And so they're doing what they can to try to attack that. Startup costs are going to be 225 to 430 because remember, you're going to need that clinic, the equipment, the inventory, working capital. And really their, their ideal person is somebody who would like to oversee medical staff, build those referral relationships, be in a professional space. Right? So dog poop, not professional space, many weight loss. Definitely somebody who's got that more experience in that world working with healthcare professionals. Maybe someone who's already in healthcare and has relationships that they can bounce into. This one could be a good option for you. Next up is auto repair. So you know, I am part of Midas, which is, you know, one of the top, if not the number one aftermarket automotive repair franchise. And our business model is pretty simple. You know, we fix cars, tires, brakes, suspension, oil changes, air conditioning, exhaust, up to full engine replacement. And so we have national warranty programs that we've got recurring revenue in a sense with fleetwork and just customers who come back with multiple family members to get it done. Now startup costs vary significantly. Anywhere from, you know, 200, 300,000, all the way up to 400, 500, up to a million dollars. It really depends on if you're going into an existing automotive repair shop or are you building one from scratch or taking over another building and converting it. There's lots of different ways, but real estate is the biggest question mark and challenge in opening up new locations. So that's something that you really have to be aware of. And you don't have to be a car guy to get into this business. I'm not a car person by any means, But I own 34 Midas Auto Repair shops and you know, we do a great job with it. And so it's not just Midas. There's also oil change businesses. There's glass replacement, there's tinting. There's a lot of things you can get into automotive, that's not repair. And has similar opportunities. Next up is salon suites. So the brand that I really like is called Image Studios. This is the model that that hello Sugar brand kind of operates in. And so you go in and find a beautiful retail space or office space and you take that and convert it into about 30 individual suites. And so those suites are then rented room by room to beauty professionals. So the waxers, the spray tanners, the eyebrows, the haircuts, massage therapists, dental whitening. Right. Like lots of different beauty professionals. And they pay every week. And so if you don't run the business, you're really a landlord. And your job is to provide a clean space that primarily women are, you know, comfortable going to at night, when it gets dark in the wintertime and having a great experience. And once you fill up the studios like you're at 100% capacity, you're kind of like done. Obviously you're going to be building a wait list so when people leave, you got somebody else to go in. And in this business, you don't make money from service. You make money by leveraging the asset. These things cost a lot of money, 1 million to $2 million to build one out, almost all in that real estate and development costs. But once you get it rolling, you should be good from like a day to day side of it. Ideal franchisee, somebody who really likes real estate, the property management has that like B2B, the natural skills, wants to work with other entrepreneurs in the beauty professional space. And honestly is very well capitalized because these are not cheap, but you can get financing for them. Number 11 is parking lot maintenance. And so there's a brand called Everline and their business model is line striping, ceiling repairs, and just like working with property managers and landlords to fill potholes and just make shopping centers look great and safe. You really have to be good with the B2B side here because often these are large contracts. They're bidded out in the beginning of the year. You're competing with other large players. And so huge opportunity. Once you kind of learn the business, build a reputation, get your foot in the door. The work itself isn't that complicated, but it takes work to get to that point. Startup costs 160,000 to 300,000 depending on what equipment you choose to decide. And then as you grow the business, you're going to be buying more equipment and building it out. So ideal franchisee, B2B sales, project management, huge opportunities, but it has to be somebody who's really good at getting in there, building those relationships and going from there. Next up is senior care. There's a ton of brands in this space I really like right at Home Home Watch, Caregivers, Visiting Angels, all popular brands. Now the business model is pretty simple. You provide non medical in home care for seniors. A lot of times this starts as companionship, right? Somebody who just lives by themselves. The kids are maybe in another state and they just want someone to come and hang out and kind of take care. And then as they get older, that turns into helping someone get dressed, someone eat, someone shower, and it could turn into even 24, 7 depending on someone's needs. Now your hardest part of this job is really finding caregivers, retaining them, matching them with clients that they would do well, managing with the families. Obviously this is like a trying time in their life as their parents age. But with baby boomers getting older, demand is only rising and people want to age in place instead of living in a nursing home. And so more and more people are electing for the service every single year. Startup costs 130,000 to 200,000. And that's just like you're sending up your office, your working capital, your franchise fees, and then you can really build it. Like the business that I'm a partner of, I mean we could ten times the business without even buying any more territories because there's such a great opportunity. But you really have to be good with building those relationships. You have to be good at hiring people. You have to really kind of build that environment that people want to stick around. You have to really care about other people. If you don't, you're going to really struggle in this business. But if you do, man, the opportunity is tremendous. And last up is a smart home franchise called Savvy Homes. Their business model is providing full home automation systems. So think of technology to control your lights, your video security, your wifi networks, your blinds, your shades, everything from your phone to. So they'll go in your house, they consult, they show you what's possible, they'll install it, they maintain it. You know, they can upgrade it as, as new things come along. And this is a huge growing market. There's not a lot of companies in it. These guys had had their own business for many years out in Denver and now they're franchising across the country. But if you really want to be on the cutting edge of something that is changing something that you really love technology and you're passionate about it and you want to show other people what's possible, it is really cool business model to be in, but you really got to love technology and really want to be in a business that is is new but has a ton of potential. As the world continue to evolves and as this becomes a more common thing, and then it becomes something in your house that becomes more valuable when you look to sell. You have this entire system that someone control. It's pretty cool. So this is just scratching the surface. There are over, you know, 3,000 different franchises out there. It's not just McDonald's, it's not just Chick Fil A. You can get in almost anything. But the key is finding something that's right for you, that matches your goals, your skills, your budget. Makes sense in where you live. And not all these brands that I listed may make sense for you for all those different reasons. And it's really finding a brand that fits you. And my team can help you that. And if you want my help, it literally costs you nothing. You book the call with the link below. You get on the phone with someone from my team and we'll walk you through all this stuff and we'll help you. And we provide a ton of due diligence checklists. You can hop on a call with me every week with other people going down this path. We can connect you with franchise attorneys, CPAs, tons and tons of stuff. So if you want my help, click the link and we'll see you on the next video. Cheers.