If you've always wanted to own a franchise, you may have mistakenly thought that franchises cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. You'll be happy to know that there are plenty of low-cost franchises that will allow you to start your own franchise business without breaking the bank. Low-cost franchise businesses range from a few thousand dollars to just under $50,000 and provide you with the experience that only a franchise can give you.

In business since 1988, Coffee News is a low-cost franchise with a unique business model and very low start-up costs. Coffee News allows you to offer something that all businesses are looking for – cheap advertising! The total investment for this business is between $3,000 and $5,000. As the owner of a local Coffee News distribution service, you'll connect with local coffee shops, restaurants and cafés to provide them with a unique way to advertise in the form of a weekly newsletter. This low-cost franchise is ideally suited for people with desktop publishing backgrounds, but is easy enough to learn that anyone can do it.

Goin' Postal is a low cost franchise business that allows you to provide a variety of shipping services in your town or city. When you become part of this low cost franchise, you'll be able to offer UPS, FedEx and US Postal Service shipping assistance to people from the community. Getting started with Goin' Postal can range from $4000 to $150,000, with an initial
investment of $20,000. The memorable name combined with excellent customer service, allows you to run a successful shipping business.

The Whole Child Learning Company is a low cost franchise that assists you with offering educational enrichment programs to children of all ages. The low-cost franchise owners conduct programs at preschools, childcare centers and elementary schools. Because there is no storefront to this business, start-up costs are very low and the total investment is just $7,500. The Whole Child Learning Company has four unique curriculum programs to choose
from as well as continuous curriculum updates from the training staff.

HomeTask Handyman services is a low-cost franchise that focuses on providing small repairs and routine maintenance for homeowners. HomeTask owners can even branch out to service small businesses and assist apartment property managers. This low cost franchise is ideal for an existing handyman and has a total investment of under $30,000. It offers monthly bookkeeping services and a handy online scheduler, among other tools to ensure success.

If you've been looking for a way to get into the home improvement industry, Closet Tailors might be right for you. This low-cost franchise business provides organizational services for home owners who want to take control of their closets, garages and other small spaces that tend to attract clutter. Closet Tailors has a total investment of just under $50,000 with ongoing support and training in various workshops to assist you with your business.

These are just a few of the dozens of low cost franchises available. Don't let a perceived lack of funds stop you from owning a franchise. They are a lot less expensive than people think. Your most comprehensive source for low-cost franchises is www.franchisegenuis.com.

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www.FranchiseGenius.com

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