SPECIAL REPORT: Top Franchises
Rapid Realty NYC Startup Investment: $90,000 - $150,000 Cash Requirement: $110,000 Domestic Franchises: 60 Rapid Realty NYC is the nation’s first rental-based real estate franchise system. Rapid’s unique, team-based approach to real estate makes it easy to start earning right away in a fun, cooperative environment. We grew from one location to 60 in just three years. Call us to find out what all the buzz is about. For more information on Rapid Realty NYC opportunities, call (917) 577-0261 or visit www.rapidnyc.com/franchise. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
HomeVestors of America Startup Investment: $41,300 - $338,250 Cash Requirement: $50,000 - $200,000 Domestic Franchises: 280 We’re America’s #1 home buyer, instantly recognized across the country as the “We Buy Ugly Houses” company. This strong brand awareness, together with our powerful marketing strategy, generates a steady stream of leads. We offer financing for buying and rehabbing houses and world-class training and support. HomeVestors offers a full-service franchisee as well as an associate franchise, which is targeted to individuals and investors who want to work part-time in the business. For more information on HomeVestors of America opportunities, call (800) 704-6992 or visit www.homevestorsfranchise.com.
Help-U-Sell Startup Investment: $25,000 - $60,000 Cash Requirement: $17,500 Domestic Franchises: 103 At Help-U-Sell Real Estate, we pride ourselves on efficiency, affordability, and satisfaction, for our franchisees and their clients. As one of our franchisees, you will receive support every step of the way—from one-on-one coaching to weekly training sessions. Your technology tools will include a free website, a lead-generation management system, a new mobile application, and in-house tech support. Plus, your low set-fee business model will attract sellers in today’s equity-challenged market. It has never been a better time to join the Help-U-Sell family. We invite you to speak with us today.
Showhomes Home Staging Startup Investment: $43,800 - $75,500 Cash Requirement: $10,000 Domestic Franchises: 65 Join Showhomes, a home staging business with a twist. One of the top 50 franchise companies in the U.S., and one of the top 30 low-investment franchises, Showhomes is growing and helping solve the housing crisis by staging one home at a time. If you love real estate and looking at homes and enjoy working with people, discover how a Showhomes franchise could be a great fit for you!
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Rhea Lana’s Startup Investment: $16,050 - $33,050 Cash Requirement: $8,000 - $10,500 Domestic Franchises: 62 Rhea Lana’s is a national children’s consignment franchisor, founded in 1997. Rhea Lana franchises host seasonal events while building meaningful relationships in the communities in which they serve. As the leader in the industry, Rhea Lana’s offers trusted, upscale consignment opportunities to families across America. Rhea Lana’s trademarked and innovative software provides real-time tracking of sales for consignors and complete management tools for franchise owners. Rhea Lana’s focus on superior customer service and Golden Rule leadership has allowed the company to grow with 100 percent franchise success in four years of franchising. For more information on Rhea Lana’s opportunities, call (501) 499-0009 or visit www.rhealana.com/franchise-opportunities.
Wild Birds Unlimited Startup Investment: $95,273 - $161,837 Cash Requirement: $25,000 - $35,000 Domestic Franchises: 280 Wild Birds Unlimited owners are their local communities’ backyard bird feeding specialists and a premiere source for nature information as well as quality products. But who we are goes far beyond the items we sell. It’s our owners’ commitment to their customers that distinguishes them from other retailers, a fact that makes us very proud. Wild Birds Unlimited owners enjoy helping their customers understand birds and nature, swapping stories about the latest bird sightings and seeing other people share their excitement. For more information on Wild Birds Unlimited opportunities, call (888) 730-7108 or visit www.wbufranchise.com.
Just Between Friends Startup Investment: $24,500 - $32,500 Cash Requirement: $12,900 Domestic Franchises: 129 Just Between Friends is the nation’s leading children’s and maternity consignment sales event franchise. Just Between Friends franchises lead the market through use of proprietary point-of-service software with backend internet software and support, and professional branding through targeted marketing materials.
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