Personal Services Franchise Opportunities

Owning a Personal Services franchise is a great way to have a positive impact on the people in your community, enriching their lives with specialty services.

Franchises that offer Personal Services are expanding across the United States

With 859 franchise systems, there are several great business opportunities that fit your investment range.
There's a wide variety of franchise opportunities in the Personal Services sector. This range of franchises includes everyday services that help people live their best lives, including Beauty and Hair Care businesses, Children's Services, Dry Cleaning, Education, Entertainment and Sports Training. Some other notable franchises in this sector focus on Home Care, Pet Care, and Wellness and Nutrition.
Sector Report
Sample research stats taken from our data in the Personal Services sector
Initial Investment

What does it cost to get into the Personal Services sector?

The average investment in the Personal Services sector is $402,508. But, that doesn’t tell the whole story. There's a striking difference between the average and median.

Of all Personal Services franchises, 429 have an investment lower than $206,985. The average initial investment is skewed because the most expensive franchise in this sector is $10,298,927.

When looking at franchise opportunities make sure you examine brands within your investment range. Search below for Personal Services investments that fit your financial criteria. If you're not sure what you can afford, fill out our Franchise Affordability Calculator.

Initial Investment
$10,298,927 Highest
$0 Lowest
Figure 1: Initial Investment required for a franchise in the Personal Services sector
Financial Transparency
Provides Item 19 Data
Figure 2: 57% of franchises in this sector have Item 19 in their FDD.
Discloses Expense Data
Figure 3: Of franchises with an Item 19, 41% disclose expense data

How much can I make in the Personal Services sector?

How much money you can make from a Personal Services franchise depends on several factors, including location and demand for your services.

One way to predict your profit potential is to evaluate the financial performance representations provided by a franchisor in Item 19 of their Franchise Disclosure Document. Franchisors are not required to disclose this information, some are more transparent than others.

In the Personal Services sector, 57% disclose a financial performance representation. Of those, only 41% disclose some type of expense data on its franchisee operations.

Unlock our Personal Services Sector Report to learn which franchises are profitable.

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Why buy a Personal Services franchise?
Personal Services franchises are a solid investment because they harness the increasing demand for day-to-day personal services. Americans are increasingly relying on franchised companies to offer services that support their quality of life.
  • Great for career changers over 40 years old
  • Established sector with franchises that continue to grow
  • The opportunity is both profitable and feel good
  • Several brands have limited turnover
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Are you an ideal candidate?
This is such a wide range of businesses that there's a franchise for almost anyone. First-time business owners are good candidates for several personal services franchises. Experienced investors can also find multi-unit development options with established franchises.
Want a more detailed analysis of the Personal Services sector?
Finding the best franchise means comparing several brands to determine the ideal fit for you. Franchise Grade is dedicated to research and education, helping you make confident franchise investment decisions.
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