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Franchise opportunities in California

Brands listed as offered in California, and why availability here can lag other states.

California is one of the states that require franchisors to register their FDD with a state regulator before offering franchises there, so a brand's availability can depend on its registration status. Real estate and labor costs often push projects toward the upper end of published investment ranges.

Brands shown below are not listed as unavailable in California; confirm registration and territories directly. This page is general information, not legal advice.

316 published listings

Senior Care & Home Health Services

Boost Home Healthcare

Boost Home Healthcare is proud to provide professional home-based healthcare that families can depend on. Pursuing a franchise is more than a business opportunity; it’s a chance to truly make a difference in people’s lives.

Financing info
Total investment
From $155.2K
Cash required
From $100K
Business & Commercial Services

AtWork Group

AtWork Group is a national staffing franchise that provides temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire services for companies across a variety of industries. AtWork facilitated over 100,000 hires in the last 3 years through AtWork Personnel – focusing on administrative and light industrial positions. AtWork is consistently recognized by ClearlyRated as one of their “Best of Staffing”, as well as one of the largest and fastest growing staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts. AtWork

Financing info
Total investment
From $156K
Cash required
From $100K
Home Services & Specialty Trades

Five Star Flooring

The business model: Proprietary exterior systems (Deck-last process with lifetime labor guarantee), interior flooring across all major categories, positioning owners as executive revenue operators who orchestrate premium sales pipelines and vetted subcontractor networks. Built on Dean Hartley's battle-tested Bath Solutions playbook — scaled to ~400 units. Backed by Five Star Franchising (1,700+ units), ProNexis technology, Five Star Marketing, and Five Star Buying Group.

Semi-absentee option Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $157K
Cash required
From $100K
Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness

ATC Healthcare Services

Since 1985, ATC Healthcare Services has been focused entirely on ensuring that healthcare professionals have the highest-quality staffing solutions available. We’re proud to share that mission with our franchise partners throughout the U.S.

Total investment
From $158.5K
Cash required
From $200K
Restoration

Rainbow Restoration

Opportunity to truly impact and help home owners / business owners in time of need due to property damage. This is a high profit, highly demanded opportunity, that is repeat business due to being involved with insurance companies.

Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $159.3K
Cash required
From $75K
Home Services & Specialty Trades

Stand Strong Fencing

Stand Strong Fencing is a company that specializes in building high-quality fences for residential and commercial properties.

Semi-absentee option Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $160.2K
Cash required
From $75K
Restoration

911 Restoration

911 Restoration is a needs-based restoration business serving residential and commercial properties after water, fire, or mold events. The model is designed for growth, allowing owners to expand services within the same projects and build a larger, scalable company with recurring referral sources rather than relying on walk-in demand.

Semi-absentee option Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $161.4K
Cash required
From $75K
Home Services & Specialty Trades

Five Star Bath Solutions

Five Star Bath Solutions franchise opportunities are ideal for professionals with experience in management, sales and marketing. We are currently looking for entrepreneurial-minded individuals to join in our success. Buying a Five Star Bath Solutions franchise isn’t an investment in a new job, but in a new lifestyle. You are your own boss and you have the opportunity to change the lives of the customers you meet while changing your own life in the process.

Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $162K
Cash required
From $100K
Home Services & Specialty Trades

Bumble Bee Blinds

Bumble Bee Blinds offers custom window treatment products, design, consultation, and installation. When it comes to window treatments, we do it all. From consultation to ordering to installation to completion. Bumble Bee Blinds takes the hard work out of owning the window treatments of your dreams. Bumble Bee Blinds offers beautiful, state-of-the-art blinds, shutters, and shades to fit any budget or need for your perfect home or business. We build our business models to be scalable and specifica

Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $163.5K
Cash required
From $100K
Business & Commercial Services

DUCTZ

DUCTZ is a leader in professionalism within the air duct cleaning and HVAC restoration industry. By focusing on transparent pricing, reliability, and accountability, our franchisees build trust-based relationships with customers that often result in repeat business. Our dedicated support team provides thorough training for owners and technicians, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional service and address a wide range of customer needs. DUCTZ offers a lucrative franch

Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $163.7K
Cash required
From $50K
Retail & Consumer Products

Foot Solutions

Foot Solutions is a unique health and wellness franchise specializing in custom orthotics and supportive footwear offered in a retail setting. Our certified experts do a comprehensive foot and gait analysis, allowing them to deliver personalized care — helping customers reduce pain, improve mobility, and live healthier lives. With over 25 years of experience and a renewed focus on innovation, Foot Solutions offers a proven model in a growing, niche market.

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $164.8K
Cash required
From $60K
Home Services & Specialty Trades

76 Fence

OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE The candidate we are looking for is a people person with management skills/tendencies and solid financials. This is a great model for someone who wants to grow a larger business and develop it rapidly. 76 Fence offers single and multi-unit ownership opportunities, as well as the larger Regional Developer (Master) Franchise licenses.

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $165K
Cash required
From $190K
Restoration

Rytech

RYTECH is a Full Services Restoration Brand with water damage services as the primary start-up activity. Initially our Franchise owners focus on one task as they begin operating their business, water extraction and structural drying. As the business grows expansion into other services and revenue streams such as Fire / Smoke Damage, Content cleaning, and Reconstruction is a natural progression.

Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $166K
Cash required
From $75K
Retail & Consumer Products

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More

Big Frog is a sales and marketing franchise the just so happens to be in the garment industry. 50% of our franchisees sales are retail customer t-shirts and apparel to start and 50% of our franchisees sales are B2B sales to schools, small businesses, large corporations, government...

Financing info
Total investment
From $167.1K
Cash required
From $250K
Business & Commercial Services

Expedia Cruises

With an Expedia Cruises franchise, your clients can own a retail travel agency that’s connected to their community – backed by one of the most recognized brands in travel. As a full-service retail travel agency specializing in cruises, each franchise offers customers Expedia pricing AND personal service on All-Inclusive Resorts, Coach & Rail Tours, Vacation Packages, Homes & Villas, Insurance, Flights, Hotels, and Activities.

Financing info
Total investment
From $167.3K
Cash required
From $250K
Pet Services

Bark & Mane f/k/a Aussie Pet Mobile

Originally founded as Aussie Pet Mobile, Bark & Mane has been a leader in mobile pet grooming since 1996, with more than 450 units nationwide. The brand’s mission is to enhance the lives of pets and their families through compassionate, expert, certified grooming services that keep pets looking and feeling their best. Franchise owners are supported by innovative technology that streamlines operations, drives growth, and helps deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Semi-absentee option Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $167.3K
Cash required
From $87.3K
Business & Commercial Services

Signworld

Signworld is a national organization with more than 340 independently owned sign companies, which provide commercial custom signage and graphics in a B2B environment. It's personable, creative, rewarding and ideal for people-oriented individuals who have the desire to learn how to manage a sales and production business. Our Signworld affiliates are a cut above traditional sign companies. The ongoing support and training provided along with state-of-the-art equipment will leave the competition be

Financing info
Total investment
From $168.6K
Cash required
From $50K
Retail & Consumer Products

Clothes Bin

Clothes Bin is a technology based, semi-absentee franchise system that recycles clothing. Strategically located in the parking lots of schools, convenience stores, gas stations, shopping centers or wherever people congregate, these bright green Bins are the go-to for anyone looking for a convenient way to recycle their clothes, shoes and textiles. The National Buyer Program is an option for franchisees to sell their recycled textiles through, and Bin Location Services are optionally available to

Semi-absentee option Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $168.9K
Cash required
From $125K
Home Services & Specialty Trades

Daisy f/k/a SaaviHome

SaaviHome provides smart technology for modern homes. We install and service home technology systems that include Audio, video, security, wifi network, blinds/shades, lighting control and whole home automation systems. We are one of the leading integrators in the Colorado market and only the 2nd home automation concept to hit the franchise market.

Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $169.1K
Cash required
From $150K
Food & Beverage

Atomic Wings

We are a franchise run by franchisees. We are a very cost efficient and effective competitor in the fast growing wing business where you will be in business for yourself, but not by yourself. We have over 100 years of restaurant experience in the ownership team, as well as an Area Representative model where you will have a local Area Rep/Franchisee who will coach you in all aspects of the business.

Semi-absentee option
Total investment
From $170K
Cash required
From $100K
Home Services & Specialty Trades

CertaPro Painters

Incorporated in the United States in 1991 in the category of residential and commercial property painting, CertaPro Painters has become the largest nationwide painting company with over 450 franchise locations in the US and Canada. The company’s market potential is built upon the aging of the housing stock of North America and the need to paint it every three to seven years. CertaPro Painters is a subsidiary of First Service Brands, which also owns other home/commercial service brands such as Ca

Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $171K
Cash required
From $85K
Real Estate Services

VELLA HAUS

A home-staging franchise built for moms & dads, creators, realtors, designers, and business-minded people who want to grow, diversify, and build something of their own.

Semi-absentee option Home-based option
Total investment
From $171.3K
Cash required
From $150K
Restoration

AdvantaClean Systems

AdvantaClean is a residential and commercial restoration and remediation franchise, franchising since 2006 and part of HomeFront Brands under founder and CEO Jeff Dudan since May 2026 who originally founded the company in 1994. Owners serve homeowners, property managers, and commercial clients with mold remediation, water damage mitigation, air duct and dryer vent cleaning, reconstruction, contents restoration, fire and smoke cleanup, crawl space moisture control, radon mitigation, and sanitizat

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $171.5K
Cash required
From $200K
Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness

FS Cut & Color f/k/a Fantastic Sams

With close to 600 locations in the U.S. and Canada, Fantastic Sams is a national, full-service salon brand, offering cuts, color, texture, facial waxing and styling services. We also have a full line of Proprietary Products for men and women, including various shampoos, conditioners, and styling products. The variety of services and products means greater opportunity for higher revenue. We have the industry leading CHI Color Factory machine that eliminates most color mixing errors, eliminating t

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $171.5K
Cash required
From $50K
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