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Selecting a franchise isn’t about what’s popular, it’s about what fits you. You don’t have to sort through hundreds of franchises alone. We help you narrow the field to what actually makes sense for you.

Selecting a franchise isn’t about what’s popular, it’s about what fits you. Our proven process helps Veterans and their families decide if franchise ownership is right for them and guides them toward franchise ownership.

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Investment Range: The estimated total amount of money typically needed to open a franchise in this industry. This usually includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, initial inventory, and startup costs. Exact costs vary by brand, location, and business model.

Net Worth Range: The typical personal net worth that franchise brands in this industry usually look for in candidates. Net worth is calculated as your total assets minus your total liabilities. This is a qualification guideline, not an amount you pay.

Vetrepreneur Hot Franchise Category

Hot Franchise Categories highlight industries with strong demand and favorable conditions driven by long-term economic, demographic, and technological trends. Inclusion signals elevated opportunity worth closer evaluation, not a recommendation.

Investment Range: The estimated total amount of money typically needed to open a franchise in this industry. This usually includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, initial inventory, and startup costs. Exact costs vary by brand, location, and business model.

Net Worth Range: The typical personal net worth that franchise brands in this industry usually look for in candidates. Net worth is calculated as your total assets minus your total liabilities. This is a qualification guideline, not an amount you pay.

Vetrepreneur Hot Franchise Category

Hot Franchise Categories highlight industries with strong demand and favorable conditions driven by long-term economic, demographic, and technological trends. Inclusion signals elevated opportunity worth closer evaluation, not a recommendation.

Home Services - Skilled Trades Home Services - Skilled Trades

Home Services - Skilled Trades

Hot Franchise Category
Investment Range:
$81K-$352K
Net Worth Range:
$0K-$250K Note Some franchises don't require a net worth, but require a high liquid capital.

Skilled trades include plumbing, electrical, and HVAC—and no, you don't need trade experience. Great owners focus on leading people and running the business, not doing the work. Your job isn't the service—it's the company. This is a high growth franchise category.

Example Types:
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• HVAC
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Senior Care Senior Care

Senior Care

Hot Franchise Category
Investment Range:
$50K-$868K
Net Worth Range:
$100K-$500K

Senior care franchises help seniors stay in their homes through in-home care, companion services, and mobility solutions. Many are home-based with lower overhead, and may serve either private-pay or insurance-based customers. This is a high growth franchise category.

Example Types:
• In-Home Care & Companion Services
• Senior Placement & Living Advisors
• Mobility & Home Accessibility
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Home Services - Maintenance Home Services - Maintenance

Home Services - Maintenance

Investment Range:
$49K-$607K
Net Worth Range:
$0K-$500K Note Some franchises don't require a net worth, but require a high liquid capital.

Maintenance franchises focus on services like painting, lawn care, pest control, and general upkeep. These businesses often benefit from recurring customers and strong local demand.

Example Types:
• Lawn & Outdoor Care
• Pest Control
• Painting & Home Upkeep
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B2B Services B2B Services

B2B Services

Hot Franchise Category
Investment Range:
$34K-$327K
Net Worth Range:
$0K-$400K Note Some franchises don't require a net worth, but require a high liquid capital.

B2B franchises sell products or services to other businesses. These range from operational services to professional services and typically rely on relationship-building and local business networking. This is a high growth franchise category.

Example Types:
• Facility Services & Maintenance
• Business Services & Consulting
• Marketing, IT & Technology Services
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Home Services - Cleaning Home Services - Cleaning

Home Services - Cleaning

Investment Range:
$43K-$805K
Net Worth Range:
$0K-$500K Note Some franchises don't require a net worth, but require a high liquid capital.

There are franchises for home cleaning, pool cleaning, powerwashing, auto detailing—even dryer vent cleaning. The category also includes junk removal and restoration after fire or water damage.

Example Types:
• Home Cleaning
• Pool Cleaning
• Dryer Vent Cleaning
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Home Services - Repair Home Services - Repair

Home Services - Repair

Investment Range:
$54K-$1M
Net Worth Range:
$0K-$400K Note Some franchises don't require a net worth, but require a high liquid capital.

Repair franchises fix and restore things that break, wear out, or stop working in the home. These businesses focus on targeted, high-need services that homeowners prefer to fix rather than replace.

Example Types:
• Appliance, Plumbing & Electrical Repair
• Handyman & General Home Repair
• Surface, Door & Storage Repairs
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Real Estate Real Estate

Real Estate

Investment Range:
$43K-$2M
Net Worth Range:
$0K-$1.5M Note Some franchises don't require a net worth, but require a high liquid capital.

Real estate franchises support buying, selling, and renting homes through services like inspections, property management, staging, and home preparation. These businesses benefit from steady demand from sales and rentals.

Example Types:
• Inspections & Home Evaluation
• Property Management & Rentals
• Home Prep, Staging & Investment
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Food & Beverage Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Investment Range:
$60K-$2M
Net Worth Range:
$75K-$1.5M

Food & beverage franchises include cafes, dessert concepts, and fast-casual brands. These businesses focus on simple menus, strong branding, and repeat customers, often in smaller footprints with streamlined operations.

Example Types:
• Café / Coffee
• Smoothies & Juices
• Charcuterie, Desserts & Treats
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Pet Care Pet Care

Pet Care

Hot Franchise Category
Investment Range:
$85K-$1.3M
Net Worth Range:
$85K-$2M

Pet care franchises include training, walking, boarding, grooming, and pet waste cleanup. These businesses benefit from recurring revenue, multiple income streams, and low overhead, with larger opportunities in daycare and boarding. This is a high growth franchise category.

Example Types:
• Grooming & Mobile Pet Services
• Daycare, Boarding & Play
• Training & Pet Services
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Health & Beauty Health & Beauty

Health & Beauty

Hot Franchise Category
Investment Range:
$62K-$2M
Net Worth Range:
$150K-$1M

Health & beauty franchises include hair, lashes, spas, and anti-aging services. Demand is strong and growing as people invest in self-care. These are retail locations, but variable costs are low and staffing scales easily. This is a high growth franchise category.

Example Types:
• Spas
• Anti-Aging
• Hair
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Distributorships Distributorships

Distributorships

Investment Range:
$85K-$455K
Net Worth Range:
$0K-$350K Note Some franchises don't require a net worth, but require a high liquid capital.

Distributorship franchises focus on selling products directly to customers, often with an in-home service component. These businesses typically have low overhead, little inventory, normal hours, and strong margins.

Example Types:
• Home Finishes & Fixtures
• Flooring & Surfaces
• Exterior & Energy Improvements
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Automotive Automotive

Automotive

Investment Range:
$248K-$2M
Net Worth Range:
$300K-$750K

Oil changes, mufflers, brakes, tires and accessorizing. Retail location. Generally high fixed and variable costs. Automotive is ideal for growing areas where these existing services don't exist yet.

Example Types:
• Quick Lube / Oil Change
• Full-Service Auto Repair
• Window Tinting
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Kids Kids

Kids

Investment Range:
$49K-$300K
Net Worth Range:
$0K-$500K Note Some franchises don't require a net worth, but require a high liquid capital.

Kids franchises include tutoring, sports, STEM programs, and birthday parties. These businesses are hands-on and great for people who enjoy teaching, coaching, and working with kids.

Example Types:
• Sports & Fitness
• Education & STEM
• Kids Hair & Experiences
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Fitness Fitness

Fitness

Investment Range:
$92K-$877K
Net Worth Range:
$150K-$600K

Fitness franchises include gyms and in-home personal training. Gyms offer recurring memberships but have higher fixed costs. In-home training has low overhead and meets demand for convenience and accountability.

Example Types:
• Boutique Fitness Studios
• In-Home Personal Training
• Specialty Training Studios
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What Happens Next

You’ll review these selections with a Veteran Franchise Coach who will help you turn your interests into real, qualified franchise options. You’re not committing to anything today. This simply helps your coach come prepared with the right options for you.