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Home-based franchises

Formats that can start from a home office.

Home-based does not mean part-time. Many of these models involve managing crews or driving to customers. Check the staffing and weekly hours for each format.

152 published listings

Business & Commercial Services

EverLine Coatings

EverLine Coatings is North America's fastest growing line striping and pavement maintenance service business. We help property owners and managers keep their parking lots safe and appealing to customers with professional line painting and pavement maintenance programs. Pavement is an asset, and it's everywhere! Virtually all public and private property owners with existing asphalt assets require our services. Our business model is primarily B2B - we sell savings through maintenance rather than r

Semi-absentee option Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $183.5K
Cash required
From $75K
Home Services & Specialty Trades

Archadeck

Archadeck is North America’s largest custom designer and builder of custom decks, screened porches, open porches, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, hardscapes, and other outdoor living spaces. Archadeck provides rigorous training, a proven sales methodology, in-house drafting department, in-depth franchise support, and marketing systems that enable franchisees to launch their businesses quickly.

Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $215.4K
Cash required
From $60K
Home Services & Specialty Trades

Tommy Pollina Landscape Co

The opportunity is built around a proprietary drainage methodology, decades of institutional knowledge and intellectual property, and a comprehensive operating playbook developed through thousands of real-world projects.

Semi-absentee option Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $235.5K
Cash required
From $75K
Business & Commercial Services

AccuGuard

With a home-based, low-overhead, semi-absentee business model requiring just one analyst and one salesperson, AccuGuard offers entrepreneurs and multi-unit operators an opportunity to enter a needs-based industry. Backed by PuroSystems, LLC, an established multi-brand franchise platform, AccuGuard combines an emerging concept with decades of franchising experience and established infrastructure.

Semi-absentee option Home-based option
Total investment
From $297.4K
Cash required
From $100K
Home Services & Specialty Trades

Local Handyman Group

Local Handyman is no longer an emerging brand - it’s a scaling force. Through FranServe, we awarded 48 territories in 2025, and by the end of March 2026, we had already added another 16. We’re now pacing at 10–15 territories per month for the balance of the year. With over 100 vans on the road across North America - and a clear trajectory toward 250+ by year-end - this is a brand with real traction, real systems, and real momentum.

Semi-absentee option Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $350K
Cash required
From $100K
Home Services & Specialty Trades

Mr. Electric

Mr. Electric is a nationally-recognized industry leader in electrical installation and repair franchising, making us a well-known and trusted brand.

Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $350K
Cash required
From $65K
Pet Services

All Dogs Unleashed

All Dogs Unleashed is a premier dog training franchise with over 20 locations operating today; distinguished by our comprehensive approach to canine care and commitment to nurturing the bond between pets and their owners. At All Dogs Unleashed (ADU), we specialize in results-driven obedience training for all dog breeds. Our unique approach focuses on teaching dogs to self-correct, ensuring lasting behavior changes even when you're not around. Our 2-week Board and Train program takes place in a s

Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $680.5K
Cash required
From $250K
Business & Commercial Services

COOL-BINZ

COOL-BINZ is a first-to-market portable storage franchise offering fully insulated, climate-controlled storage bins designed to protect belongings from heat, moisture, mold, pests, and environmental damage. This innovative concept serves both residential and commercial customers and fills a major gap in the $11 billion portable storage industry, where most competitors do not offer climate-controlled solutions. The business structure of COOL-BINZ follows an asset-heavy and labor-light model that

Home-based option
Total investment
From $889.2K
Cash required
From $400K
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