Business Services franchises: costs, fees and investment
Short answer: Across 220 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database (compiled October 2026), the median minimum initial investment is $67,093 and the median starting franchise fee is $35,000. The lowest starting investment in this group is Mood Media at $0.
Business service franchises sell coaching, advertising, accounting and other B2B services. Most are home-office or small-office models where the owner sells to other businesses.
What do franchises in this group cost?
Franchises in this group have a median minimum investment of $67,093, a median starting franchise fee of $35,000 and a median liquid cash requirement of $15,000, calculated from 220 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database. Medians use the low end of each brand's reported range.
Which franchises are on the list?
The table sorts 220 franchises from the lowest to the highest starting investment, 100 per page. This page shows brands 201 to 220.
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment | Min. cash | US units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMH Enterprises | $35,000 | $292,000 to $565,000 | $70,000 | 9 |
| AlphaGraphics | $49,750 | $295,789 to $378,689 | $65,000 | 227 |
| DOXA | $60,000 | $299,500 to $1,006,500 | $95,000 | N/R |
| ASI System | $45,000 | $308,500 to $328,500 | $65,000 | 24 |
| Community Loan Center | $10,000 | $314,650 to $469,925 | $70,000 | 18 |
| TMG Professional Recruiting | $20,000 | $315,250 to $618,000 | $80,000 | 1 |
| AltoCFO | $50,000 | $325,100 to $467,500 | $70,000 | 1 |
| The Roof Resource | $75,000 | $338,750 to $753,400 | $90,000 | 9 |
| Profitplus Accounts | $300,000 to $1,117,618 | $347,234 to $1,251,808 | $115,000 | 1 |
| FreeStand Home Solutions | $40,000 to $125,000 | $350,650 to $594,900 | $80,000 | N/R |
| Exit Factor | $39,500 | $435,600 to $853,700 | $110,000 | 34 |
| CyberGlobal | $75,000 | $452,333 to $817,367 | $110,000 | N/R |
| WowMoms World | $50,000 | $479,500 to $547,500 | $100,000 | 1 |
| Journey Payroll & HR | $30,000 | $497,558 to $813,790 | $115,000 | 11 |
| Corporate Connections | $30,000 to $79,000 | $670,000 to $1,270,900 | $165,000 | 2 |
| True Install | $45,000 | $1,593,300 to $2,173,800 | $350,000 | 3 |
| The Paterson Center | $15,000 to $37,500 | $1,850,000 to $12,375,000 | $895,000 | 8 |
| Renegade Insurance | $20,000 to $25,000 | $2,752,510 to $4,850,310 | $655,000 | 1 |
| SweetWater Technologies | $10,000 | $18,597,504 to $90,685,425 | $7,325,000 | 5 |
| SFC Estate Coaching | $25,000 | $18,746,437 to $91,125,745 | $7,370,000 | N/R |
N/R = not reported.
How do you compare franchises from this list?
Compare franchises from this list by putting each brand's Item 5 fee, Item 6 ongoing fees and the high end of the Item 7 investment side by side, then checking Item 20 for closures and transfers. The guide to franchise costs explains each line, and the 8-step selection process shows the order of due diligence.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a business services franchise cost?
Across 220 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database (compiled October 2026), the median minimum initial investment is $67,093 and the median starting franchise fee is $35,000. The lowest starting investment in this group is Mood Media at $0.
How much cash do I need to buy a franchise in this group?
The median minimum liquid cash requirement in this group is $15,000. Franchisors set their own capital requirements, and lenders usually finance part of the total investment.
Are these figures guaranteed?
No. The figures come from franchise disclosure data and public listings and change with every annual FDD. Confirm fees in Items 5 and 6 and the investment in Item 7 of each brand's current FDD.
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Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Brand names belong to their owners; listing does not imply endorsement. Not an offer to sell a franchise.