by Helium01

Created on: May 02, 2009   Last Updated: June 08, 2009

Ten franchises you can buy for less than $25,000

There has never been a better time to become self-employed. Profitable franchises are available for a minimal cash investment, making them accessible even if you do not have a large startup fund. Below are ten franchises that you can purchase for less than $25,000.

U.S. Debt Settlement

Investment: $495

U.S. Debt Settlement is a home-based debt settlement consulting business that helps frustrated consumers manage their debt. Debt settlement is a growing industry; three million consumers require counseling for debt problems each year.

Golf Ahoy

Investment: $4420

Golf Ahoy is a home-based travel agency business offering access to golf travel packages in over 47 countries. Golf vacations were purchased by 17.3 million North American golfers in 2008 making golf travel a sound franchise investment.

U-Turn Vending

Investment: $4990

U-Turn Vending is a home-based bulk candy vending machine business. U-Turn offers excellent product display and up to 8 canisters per machine. Bulk candy remains a popular purchase with nearly $64,000 spent on it every minute in the United States.

LifeFoods

Investment: $10,000

LifeFoods franchises provide organizations with healthy and more lucrative fundraising solutions. Fundraising solutions are a growing industry with billions raised each year in elementary schools. Residual income is also possible through year-round repeat sales.

Energy Doctor

Investment: $15,000

Energy Doctors provide products to improve the energy efficiency of home heating and cooling systems and increase home comfort levels, either as a storefront or home-based business. Energy conservation is a growing industry as consumers seek alternatives to rising fuel costs.

Healthy Times Newspaper

Investment: $18,000

Healthy Times Newspaper is a home-based business producing a free bi-monthly health and wellness tabloid-style community newspaper that gives a voice to local businesses. Healthy Times is a good choice for those wanting low overhead, quick start-up, and repeat customers.

Canyon Leasing

Investment: $19,500

Canyon Leasing coordinates lease financing between equipment vendors and end-users. Lease financing is a $270 billion industry with eight out of ten businesses leasing equipment.

Proforma

Investment: $19,500

Proforma provides print and promotional products to middle-market, upper-market and Fortune 500 companies. With over 20 years in the $150 billion print and promotional product industry, Proforma requires no inventory, equipment or storefront.

DVDNow

Investment: $20,000

DVDNow kiosks replace traditional video rental stores with rental terminals that offer top movie releases in busy locations such as grocery stores, fast food restaurants, and apartment complexes. Capitalize on the $20 billion DVD industry by focusing on movies that bring 90% of revenue, and eliminating overhead such as rent, utilities and employees.

Daniel Ahart Tax

Investment: $20,000

Daniel Ahart Tax franchises are high-volume income tax preparation offices offering excellent income potential with a low startup cost. The tax preparation industry continues to be a strong performer as tax laws change frequently.

Although starting a business from scratch may be every aspiring entrepreneur's dream, choosing a reliable and established franchise is a much safer investment of your time and money. With the diverse low-cost franchise options available today, every entrepreneur has the opportunity to succeed using established business formulas.

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