Best Franchises
Under £20,000

From £790

GoCruise and Travel is one of the largest specialist cruise franchise networks in the country, operating as part of the Fred. Olsen Travel Group with over 25 years of experience in the travel industry. With more than 60 franchisees operating from home or high street shops, the brand offers ABTA and ATOL protected holidays and cruises to customers across all major cruise lines. It is a flexible, home-based opportunity with uncapped commission earning potential and no prior travel experience required.

From £2,000

Limitless Peak Performance is a personal development organisation founded in 2019, helping people perform at their best in work and life. Its franchise opportunity is fully remote, giving partners a flexible way to promote award-winning personal development courses and live events. With very low entry costs and no premises required, it suits people seeking purpose, freedom and a fresh direction in their working life.

From £2,995

The Travel Franchise is a multi-award-winning home-based travel agency franchise founded in 2001 and now part of the Hays Independence Group. With more than 700 franchisees, a five-day Academy training programme and a unique Money-Back Challenge on its flagship Elite package, it has been named Britain's Best Home-Based Franchise and the Best Lifestyle Franchise in the World, making it one of the most credible routes into the travel industry.

From £4,295

Tubz Brands is a leading tower vending machine franchise operating across the country and internationally. Established in 2005 and based at a purpose-built factory in Sittingbourne, Kent, Tubz manufactures its own award-winning vending towers and supplies confectionery brands including Nestle, Haribo and Pringles. With over 300 franchisees and 30,000+ towers in operation, it's one of the most accessible low-cost franchises around, with no royalty fees or hidden charges.

From £4,500

The Holiday Franchise Company is a home-based travel franchise born from the success of multi-award-winning online travel agency Holidaysplease, which was founded in 2003 on a £6,000 investment and now turns over more than £30 million annually. As part of the Hays Travel Independence Group, franchisees access over 500 travel suppliers and benefit from fully accredited training through the Institute of Travel and Tourism.

From £4,900

Ayeye is the first and only AI franchise in the country, offering a fully structured, app-based business that allows franchisees to earn from the artificial intelligence revolution. Co-founded by serial entrepreneur Wesley Phillips and James Bell, former Head of Artificial Intelligence at Dow Jones, the franchise provides access to AI learning courses, business consultation tools, and multiple income streams, all managed through a single platform. At just £4,900 all-inclusive with no ongoing set fees for life, it is one of the lowest-cost franchise opportunities available anywhere.

From £5,000

Apollo Blinds is the country's largest window blinds franchise and a founding member of the British Franchise Association, selling and installing premium, made-to-measure window coverings since 1972. Part of the Hunter Douglas Group, the world's largest blinds manufacturer with annual turnover exceeding £2 billion, Apollo has more than 50 franchisees, some of whom have been with the network for over 30 years. With four consecutive years of record growth, an entry fee of just £5,000 + VAT, and a gross profit of 49% from year one, it is one of the most accessible and rewarding franchise opportunities in the home improvement sector.

From £5,995

BabyBallers is a fast-growing toddler football academy delivering weekly classes for children aged 16 months to five years. Founded in Essex in 2015, the brand now runs more than 140 clubs nationwide, plus international locations, with a learning-through-play approach that develops coordination, confidence and basic football skills. With a low entry cost and flexible hours, it's an accessible franchise for first-time business owners.

From £6,995

BabyBeats is an award-winning postnatal and parent-baby class brand founded in Yorkshire in 2017 by Rose Gibson. The franchise offers a portfolio of EMD UK endorsed programmes covering pregnancy, postnatal recovery, baby development and toddler movement. With low start-up costs, no royalty percentages and a flexible model designed for working mothers, BabyBeats is one of the most accessible women-led franchise opportunities in the children's sector.

From £7,000

Theatrebugs is a children's drama, dance and music franchise founded in 2005 by LAMDA graduates Kristyanne Stanley and Paula Purssord. The official site says Theatrebugs provides sessions for under 7s, including nursery and school work, weekly classes, afterschool clubs, parties, ad hoc workshops and holiday workshops. Its franchise page highlights over 20 years of inspiring imaginations, ready-made lesson plans, training, ongoing support, marketing materials and access to a tried-and-tested curriculum. The official franchise page reviewed did not publish a fee, so the listing uses the supplied £7,000 minimum investment.

From £7,500

The Sleep Nanny is a globally trusted sleep coaching franchise founded by award-winning sleep expert Lucy Shrimpton, who has trained more than 300 sleep consultants across 23 countries. Launched as a franchise in 2023, the brand had already onboarded over 25 franchisees within months and continues to expand rapidly, offering certified partners a flexible, home-based business helping families achieve better sleep for their children.

From £7,995

Tappy Toes is an award-winning pre-school dance franchise for babies and toddlers aged six months to six years, founded by professional dancer and choreographer Claire Munday. With over 30 franchisees across the country and a growing international presence including Dubai, Tappy Toes combines a structured developmental syllabus with a family-friendly business model that fits around school runs, family commitments and lifestyle goals.

From £7,999

Nationwide Cleaners is an award-winning domestic cleaning and ironing management franchise that allows you to build a profitable business from home without ever doing any cleaning yourself. Using a proven system refined since the late 1980s and formally franchising since 2008, the brand offers exclusive territories of up to 200,000 households, automated monthly income through client direct debits, and a money-back guarantee. With multiple industry awards including Best Cleaning Company 2023, it is one of the most accessible and low-risk franchise opportunities in the country.

From £8,000

Conexus Tuition is a teacher-led education franchise founded in 2012 by former secondary school teacher Sharon Cawley and officially launched as a franchise in 2019. Designed exclusively for qualified educators, the model empowers teachers to run their own tuition businesses delivering small-group and one-to-one sessions across all key stages. A BFA member with CPD-certified training, Conexus has supported over 20,000 students and is growing its network of franchisees across the country.

From £8,500

Football Fun Factory is the number one children's football coaching organisation in the country, founded in 2017 and franchising since 2019. With over 100 franchisees across the UK and Ireland, the brand delivers weekly football sessions, holiday camps, parties and events for boys and girls aged two to twelve. Backed by former Manchester United player Luke Chadwick and with partnerships including Center Parcs, it is a fast-growing franchise opportunity for football lovers and ambitious entrepreneurs alike.

From £8,500

The Cat Butler is a premium in-home cat sitting franchise, founded in 2015 and designed for cat lovers who want to build a flexible, profitable business doing something they are genuinely passionate about. A BFA Expanding Member and Elite Franchise Top 100 brand, The Cat Butler has built a national reputation for specialist, feline-focused care, serving thousands of cat owners who prefer their pets to remain at home rather than enter a cattery.

From £8,999

Poppies is the UK's first and longest-running domestic cleaning franchise, established in 1980 and franchising since 1984. With around 25 franchisees cleaning over 7,000 homes every week, Poppies has built its reputation on quality service, ethical employment of cleaners and robust franchisee support. Serial winner of Elite Franchise Top 100 recognition, it offers a proven management franchise model with six-figure earning potential and a unique zero-risk guarantee for new starters.

From £9,000

Diamond Home Support is a home-based management franchise offering three income streams in one: domestic cleaning, home help and gardening. Founded in Sittingbourne in 2011 by Andrew Watton, the brand has grown to over 70 franchisees covering around 50% of the country. Regularly listed in the top 100 franchises, it requires no experience, no equipment and no employees, making it one of the most accessible and flexible franchise opportunities available.

From £9,700

Husse is a Swedish family business founded in 1987, specialising in super premium pet food, supplements and accessories delivered directly to customers' doors. With over 35 years of heritage, Husse operates in more than 50 countries and serves over 400,000 customers worldwide through a network of more than 1,500 franchisees and distributors. The brand is built on traditional Scandinavian recipes, natural human grade ingredients and personalised nutritional advice. With a 350 plus product range covering dogs, cats and horses, plus award winning quality and a 95% customer retention rate, Husse offers a flexible, scalable opportunity in a thriving sector.

From £9,995

Alice in Windowland is a female-founded, eco-friendly window cleaning franchise built on pure water technology and a residential-first model. Started by Ella as a one-woman operation, the brand has grown through reputation, recommendations and glowing reviews. The Alice in Windowland Franchise offers a low-cost, van-based opportunity with quick start-up, flexible working hours and a flat monthly fee, giving franchisees a sparkling chance to enter a steadily growing home services sector.

From £9,995

Eazi-Apps is a global mobile app and digital agency franchise established in 2012 and now operating in over 40 countries. Franchisees build mobile apps, advanced websites and AI-driven marketing solutions for local businesses, all without coding skills, using a drag-and-drop platform. With recurring revenue, full training and a home-based model, it is one of the most accessible routes into the booming digital services market.

From £9,995

Greensleeves is the largest lawn care franchise in the country, founded in 1998 and franchising since 2000. With over 100 territories across the UK and more than 100,000 customers, the brand delivers year-round seasonal lawn treatment programmes through a network of van-based franchisees. Part of the Neighbourly global franchise group, Greensleeves has twice earned the 5-Star Franchisee Satisfaction Award and offers recurring income potential of over £500,000 in sales within five years for dedicated operators.

From £10,000

Trustist is a multi-award-winning review aggregation and fintech business founded in York in 2014 by Nigel Apperley. Its SaaS platform helps companies collect, manage and showcase customer reviews, alongside payment processing tools. With recurring subscription income, a 98% client retention rate and rapid franchise growth, Trustist offers a low-overhead opportunity in a fast-moving sector with strong residual income potential.

From £10,000

Kaspa's Desserts is the fastest growing dessert restaurant brand in the country, founded in Croydon in 2012 by Azhar Rehman and widely known as the King of Desserts. With 109 stores nationwide, 45 franchise partners, and awards including Favourite Dessert Restaurant by Deliveroo customers two years running, Kaspa's serves a diverse menu of artisan gelato, waffles, crepes, sundaes and shakes. Multiple store formats and a strong in-house distribution network make this a compelling franchise opportunity in a booming sector.

From £10,000

Blam Digital is a Birmingham-based AI-first digital agency founded in 2015 by Grant Stain. The brand has grown into an international Partnership Programme with more than 200 partner agencies across 10 countries, helping entrepreneurs launch their own AI website, app and digital marketing businesses. With a done-for-you fulfilment team, recurring revenue model and lifetime training, it's a low-overhead opportunity for first-time founders.

From £10,000

Extra Help is a home-help and domestic services management franchise founded in Plymouth in 2010 by Claire Robinson. A BFA member and winner of the BFA HSBC Lifestyle Franchise of the Year award, Extra Help connects self-employed home helpers with clients across 33 franchise territories. Operating in a recession-resilient market with no experience required, franchisees manage the business from home, building a flexible and rewarding income while genuinely improving lives in their community.

From £10,950

Andy's Oven Cleaning is an established home services franchise specialising in professional oven, hob and extractor cleaning for domestic customers across England and Wales. Offering exclusive territories, branded van livery, full training and a launch marketing package, the brand provides a low-overhead, low-risk route into one of the most resilient niches of the domestic services sector, with strong year-round demand and minimal local competition.

From £10,995

Certax Accounting is a leading independent accountancy franchise founded in September 1999 by Keith Bradshaw (ACA, FCCA). With over 25 years of trading and a network of 100+ franchisees, the brand offers a smart, tested and proven route into running an accountancy and tax advisory practice. The Certax Accounting Franchise gives partners access to comprehensive training, expert technical support, marketing assistance and proven systems backed by a successful Chartered Certified Accountancy practice.

From £12,000

House of Colour is a global image consultancy and personal styling franchise founded in London in 1985. Over 40 years of expertise in colour analysis, wardrobe building and style profiling has created a world-class system trusted by over 350 franchise owners across the UK, USA, the UAE, Greece, the Netherlands and beyond. With a flexible home-based model, a growing market driven by the colour analysis trend and an accessible franchise fee of £12,000 including VAT, it is a standout lifestyle business opportunity.

From £12,500

Kitchen Makeovers is a fast-growing home improvement franchise founded in 2018, specialising in affordable kitchen transformations that cost up to 50% less than a full refit. With over 800 colour and style combinations, a six-year guarantee on doors and average jobs completed in just two to three days, the brand has built a 4.9/5 customer review score. The Kitchen Makeovers Franchise is a low-investment management opportunity with no kitchen experience required.

From £12,500

Petpals is the UK's longest-established multi-service pet care franchise, operating for over 20 years and consistently recognised as the market leader. With more than 50 franchisees and a range of services including dog walking, pet sitting, home boarding, puppy care and pet transport, Petpals delivers trusted, professional care to the nation's most loved animals. With a BFA membership and consistently high franchisee satisfaction, it is one of the most respected names in pet care franchising.

From £13,975

Monkey Music is the UK's leading pre-school music education franchise, founded in 1993 by CEO Angie Coates. Offering age-specific weekly classes for babies and children aged three months to four years, the franchise has delivered over 4.8 million classes nationwide. With around 50 franchisees, a BFA Franchisor of the Year Bronze award and a 25-year track record, it offers a flexible, fulfilling opportunity for those passionate about early childhood development.

From £14,985

TruGreen is the world's largest professional lawn care brand, with roots in Michigan dating back to 1973 and a UK franchise network operating since 2004. A full BFA member and part of the ServiceMaster group, TruGreen offers an outdoor management franchise providing tailored, year-round lawn care treatment programmes to residential and commercial customers across exclusive territories.

From £14,985

Merry Maids is one of the world's largest domestic cleaning franchises, operating in the UK since 1990 as part of the ServiceMaster family. Franchisees run management-based businesses employing professional cleaning teams to serve residential clients. With decades of proven success, strong brand recognition and comprehensive ongoing support, it represents a compelling opportunity in the booming domestic cleaning market.

From £14,995

Big Mouth Theatre is a multi-award-winning children's drama franchise established in 2014, delivering inclusive, non-competitive after-school clubs, weekend workshops and holiday camps for children under 16. Recognised as Family Business of the Year at the Club Hub Awards, the brand is built around creativity, confidence and community impact, offering franchisees a purpose-led business in one of the most resilient children's enrichment categories.

From £15,000

Aura Car Hire is a modern, technology-led car and van rental franchise built for the digital age, offering franchisees a fully contactless rental model with access to Self Drive Hire insurance, booking generation across major comparison platforms and an additional commission stream from a fleet of 120+ luxury and sports cars including Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Designed to remove traditional barriers to entering the rental industry.

From £15,000

fit20 is a science-backed boutique strength training franchise founded in the Netherlands in 2009 and now operating more than 170 studios across 14 countries. Built around a single 20-minute weekly training session in a compact, air-conditioned studio, fit20 targets the 85% of people who avoid traditional gyms. The model offers low overheads, high member retention and an unusually low entry cost for a fitness franchise.

From £15,000

Pacifica Local is the franchise arm of Pacifica Group, the UK's largest privately owned appliance repair specialist. Founded in 2003, Pacifica repairs more than 390,000 appliances annually for major brands including LG, Hisense and AEG. The Pacifica Local Franchise gives entrepreneurs a van-based route into the fast-growing, environmentally driven repair market, backed by City and Guilds training, guaranteed work from day one and a supportive national network.

From £15,000

Creams Cafe is the dessert parlour brand that sparked a revolution on the high street. Founded in 2008 by Adam Mani and Balal Aqil, the first restaurant opened in Southall in 2011 and the queues have not stopped since. Now operating around 100 stores across the country, Creams serves waffles, gelato, crepes, sundaes and more in iconic, vibrant interiors. With a proven franchise model, multi-site opportunities and strong delivery platform, it is a flagship brand in the dessert dining sector.

From £15,995

SportsCool is a market-leading provider of sports education for primary school children, established in 2008 by three former sports coaches. Operating across 30-plus territories, franchisees deliver PE lessons, after-school clubs, holiday camps and more to thousands of children each week. With a guaranteed income scheme, multiple revenue streams, and a consistent presence in the Elite Franchise Top 100, SportsCool offers a compelling route into the booming children's activity sector.

From £16,000

Mooboo is the UK's largest bubble tea franchise operator, established in Camden, London in 2012. With over 100 sites across the country and more than 1,000 flavour combinations, the brand has capitalised on the explosive growth of the boba tea market. Mooboo offers franchisees a family-like support structure, strong brand recognition and a proven model in one of the UK's fastest-growing food and drink categories.

From £16,000

VeriSmart is a UK property inspection and compliance assessment franchise serving letting agents, landlords and tenants in the rental market. The official site describes VeriSmart as a leading supplier with over 40 franchised areas, 200+ trained property inspectors and more than 20 years of industry-specific knowledge. Its franchise page says the family-run business has been operating for 30 years, which points to an established year of 1996, and has over 56 franchises across the UK, full training and support, and funding subject to status.

From £17,000

Metro Plumb is a national plumbing franchise launched in 2016 as a sister brand to Metro Rod, the long-established drainage specialists founded in 1983. Part of Franchise Brands plc, Metro Plumb provides domestic and commercial plumbing services 24/7, supported by a strong central team and national accounts. With more than 45 franchisees across the country, it is one of the fastest-growing plumbing franchises today.

From £17,000

Aspray is an award-winning property claims management franchise that helps residential and commercial policyholders navigate insurance claims and oversee restoration works. Founded in 2005 by James Whittle, the FCA-regulated brand celebrated 20 years of trading in 2025 and has built a national network of franchisees with top performers turning over £2 million. It's a respected, recession-resilient white-collar opportunity backed by strong head office support.

From £17,995

Super Star Sport is the leading children's sports coaching franchise in the country, delivering fun, energetic sessions to over 25,000 children every week across 900+ locations. Founded in 2012 by Angelo Ciccarelli and now operating through 28+ franchise territories, the brand works with primary schools, nurseries, and early years settings to make every child's first experience of sport a positive one. A BFA Expanding Member with a proven model generating franchisee turnovers of £500,000 to £800,000+, Super Star Sport offers a purpose-driven business with strong demand and multiple revenue streams.

From £18,500

Little Kickers is the world's leading pre-school football franchise, founded in London in 2002 by Christine Kelly and operating in 26 countries with 320+ franchises and around 80,000 children attending sessions every week globally. The brand delivers fun, curriculum-linked football classes for children aged 18 months to seven years, combining FA-qualified coaching with early years learning principles. Family-friendly, flexible and community-focused, it is a rewarding business with proven global scale.

From £19,000

Fantastic Services is one of the largest home services franchise networks in the world, founded in London in 2009 by Rune Sovndahl and Anton Skarlatov. From a single cleaning operation, the brand has grown to over 530 franchise partners across the UK, Ireland, Hungary and Australia, delivering more than 100 property maintenance services to 50,000 clients a month. With a three-tier franchise model, award-winning technology and a massive support team, it is a standout opportunity in the home services sector.

From £19,500

GoodOaks Homecare is an award-winning, ethically run home care provider founded in Poole in 2011. Specialising in visiting and live-in care for older adults, GoodOaks combines high-quality care with a fast-growing, recession-resilient franchise model. Named Franchisor of the Year (Expanding) at the 2025 BFA HSBC British Franchise Awards, it offers a premium, community-focused opportunity in one of the country's most in-demand sectors.

From £19,846

Lawnscience is an independent, founder-led lawn care franchise headquartered in Milton Keynes. Established in 2007 by Terence Nicholson, the brand has spent more than 17 years refining its treatment programmes, training and franchisee support. With one of the lowest entry costs in the lawn care sector and ongoing fees that reduce as franchisees grow, Lawnscience offers an outdoor, van-based opportunity for people looking to escape the office and run their own business.

From £19,950

TaxAssist Accountants is the largest network of accountants in the country specifically serving small businesses, self-employed individuals and personal taxpayers. Established in 1995 and operating from highly visible high street shopfronts, the TaxAssist Franchise has more than 400 practices and has received five-star franchisee satisfaction ratings from WorkBuzz for thirteen consecutive years, the first UK franchisor to achieve this milestone.

From £19,950

Optic-Kleer is the leading windscreen repair franchise in the country, established for over 30 years and now operating across the UK, US and Europe. Trading from supermarket and DIY car parks under exclusive national agreements with chains like Sainsbury's, the brand offers a low-investment, low-overhead model with no cold calling required. The Optic-Kleer Franchise sees customers come to franchisees while they shop, generating fast, repeatable business with high margins.

From £19,995

Stagecoach Performing Arts is the UK's largest network of part-time performing arts schools, founded in 1988 and operating in nine countries worldwide. With more than 700 schools globally and 55,000 students attending weekly, the Stagecoach Franchise offers an established management business model for those passionate about enriching children's lives through singing, dance and drama.

From £19,999

Fun Fest Holiday Club is a BFA-member, award-winning children's holiday childcare franchise launched nationally in 2017. Founded by Tina Boden in Solihull, the brand operates over 40 clubs across the country, delivering child-led activity programmes to children aged three to twelve during school holidays. Ranked in the Elite Franchise Top 100 for six years running and Ofsted registered, Fun Fest offers a flexible, scalable franchise with genuine six-figure income potential for multi-club operators.

From £20,000

Success Tutoring is one of the fastest-growing education franchises in the world, bringing a revolutionary gym-style membership model to the tutoring industry. Founded in Australia in 2017 and now expanding rapidly across the country, the brand offers personalised tutoring for students aged 5 to 17 based on the national curriculum, delivered through a fun, engaging group learning environment. With over 100 sites secured globally, a booking app for parents, cashflow-positive centres from day one, and a total investment under £100,000, it represents a compelling opportunity in the thriving private tutoring sector.

From £20,000

Total Clean is a management-based commercial cleaning franchise offering franchisees a unique guaranteed income model, ensuring a committed level of monthly turnover from the very start of trading. Established in 1988 and with over 50 years of combined franchise and commercial cleaning experience within its leadership team, Total Clean operates across London and nationwide, serving major blue-chip clients across the country.

From £20,000

Refresh Renovations is the world's largest specialist renovation franchise, founded in 2010 in New Zealand by Barry Bloomfield, Chris Caiger and Jon Bridge. With over 80 franchisees across the UK, USA, Australia and New Zealand, the brand operates a unique design-and-build model. The Refresh Renovations Franchise is a sales and marketing-focused management opportunity in a £28.5bn sector, with no building experience required and average franchisee turnover of around £400,000.