To begin your search for the perfect franchise, the following five Web sites list a number of excellent franchising opportunities for women:
1. Franchise Solutions for Women has an assortment of topics including “Top Franchises for Women,” which contains franchise opportunities, such as American Business Systems, Décor and You, AIS Media, and Kiddie Academe. This is all part of an extensive franchise directory where you can search for franchises by industry and price ranges.
The site also offers expert advice on franchise ownership that includes a free franchise consultation for women looking to pursue a career in franchising. An industry professional evaluates which franchises best meet your needs and criteria. Although many franchise opportunities exist for women, you must be careful to find a franchise opportunity that works best for you.
2. Franchises for Women is a Web site that dedicates itself to helping women find an ideal franchise opportunity. It promotes the involvement of women in franchising by offering a variety of services that include a franchise directory. You can search the directory for franchise opportunities in several ways, including by company name, industry, and price range. The site also has a section that lists “Hot Concepts,” representing some of the freshest concepts in franchising. The section “Home-Based Franchises” has a list of businesses that can be operated from your home office, giving you the ability to both work from home and be an entrepreneur.