Service-based franchises suitable for semi-absentee ownership with strong management systems.
Semi-absentee franchise ownership appeals to busy professionals who want business ownership without day-to-day operational demands. These franchises typically operate with hired managers and focus on systems-driven service businesses rather than owner-operated retail concepts.
We identified franchises in service categories known for semi-absentee models — business services, home services, fitness, and specialized care — then ranked them by franchise score.
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Brands Ranked
$13K
Lowest Investment
$5.22M
Highest Investment
89
Top Score
Showing 20 franchises
| # | Brand | Category | Investment | Revenue | Est. Profit | Closure Rate | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amada Senior Care | Home Services | $118K – $430K | $1.19M | $275K (23%) | 0.4% | 89.0 |
| 2 | Footprints Floors | Home Services | $70K – $98K | $4.34M | $382K (9%) | 0.0% | 89.0 |
| 3 | Griswold | Senior Care | $96K – $174K | $2.34M | $363K (16%) | 0.9% | 89.0 |
| 4 | Maid Right | Home Services | $98K – $142K | $635K | $140K (22%) | 0.0% | 89.0 |
| 5 | Dogtopia | Pet Services | $543K – $1.40M | $1.00M | $21K (2%) | 0.0% | 88.0 |
| 6 | Planet Fitness | Fitness | $1.52M – $5.22M | $2.47M | $-57K (-2%) | 0.0% | 88.0 |
| 7 | Burn Boot Camp | Fitness | $198K – $487K | $392K | $67K (17%) | 2.2% | 87.0 |
| 8 | Aussie Pet Mobile | Pet Services | $167K – $209K | $1.28M | $320K (25%) | 0.4% | 86.0 |
| 9 | KidStrong | Fitness | $448K – $600K | $744K | $186K (25%) | 0.7% | 86.0 |
| 10 | Mr. Rooter | Home Services | $122K – $264K | $1.27M | $280K (22%) | 1.3% | 86.0 |
| 11 | Benjamin Franklin Plumbing | Home Services | $85K – $205K | $735K | $176K (24%) | 1.8% | 85.0 |
| 12 | Comfort Keepers | Senior Care | $120K – $191K | $663K | $86K (13%) | 0.7% | 85.0 |
| 13 | Express Employment Professionals | Business Services | $132K – $213K | $2.41M | $602K (25%) | 0.4% | 85.0 |
| 14 | Outdoor Lighting Perspectives | Home Services | $181K – $226K | $770K | $166K (22%) | 1.3% | 85.0 |
| 15 | Central Bark | Pet Services | $569K – $1.39M | $922K | $157K (17%) | 0.5% | 84.0 |
| 16 | Always Best Care Senior Services | Senior Care | $90K – $146K | $2.38M | $286K (12%) | 0.6% | 82.0 |
| 17 | Camp Bow Wow | Pet Services | $944K – $1.20M | $993K | $102K (10%) | -- | 82.0 |
| 18 | Kidokinetics | Fitness | $103K – $134K | $492K | $126K (26%) | 0.0% | 82.0 |
| 19 | ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES | Home Services | $132K – $224K | $760K | $-403K (-53%) | -- | 81.0 |
| 20 | Anago | Business Services | $13K – $68K | $387K | $108K (28%) | 0.0% | 81.0 |
This list focuses on service-based franchises in categories that commonly support semi-absentee ownership: business services, home services, fitness centers, cleaning services, senior care, and pet services. These models typically rely on hired management and systematic processes.
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Every franchise report includes investment costs, fee breakdowns, revenue data, and closure rates from official FDD filings.