Home-Based Franchises

When people hear the word franchise they tend to think of fast food restaurants and gas stations. But there are all different kinds of franchises — many of which can be run as home-based businesses.

We've listed some of the most popular home-based franchise opportunities here. While this list isn't exhaustive, it includes tried-and-true, profitable franchise ideas. As an extra incentive, these franchisor companies typically

provide training for their franchisees. Even if you do not have a skill in any of these fields, if you are a quick learner, you have the potential to run a successful home-based franchise.

Bookkeeping. Many bookkeeping companies are actively looking for new franchisees to expand their operations. CFO Today and Padgett Business Services are two such companies, both of which are leading accounting franchisers.

Computer repair. Are you the person friends and relatives call when they have a computer problem? If so, then a computer repair franchise might be perfect for you. For more information on opening a computer repair franchise, check out Geeks on Call and Rescuecom.

Cleaning. A cleaning franchise can make a perfect home-based business. People always need cleaning help, and may be more apt to hire a cleaning company whose name they recognize. CleanNet and JaniKing are two of the largest franchisers in the cleaning market.