Four of the Easiest Franchises to Open

With a few clicks, you can order groceries, stream the latest box office hit, and learn a new skill. Convenience is key in our high-tech world. Similarly, technology enables franchising to be a fast, proven way to start a business. Learn the easiest franchises to open and what to consider before investing.

What Makes a Franchise Easy to Open

The easiest franchises to open typically have low startup costs, minimal inventory, and clearly defined operations. Easy-to-open franchises use advanced technology platforms for daily operations and customer relationship management. Robust training programs ensure franchisees have the tools and knowledge to be successful.

Here are four types of turnkey franchises that are easy to get started:

1. B2B franchise: Business-to-business (B2B) franchises sell products or services to other companies instead of regular shoppers. Examples include things like office cleaning, advertising help, or tech support. Output for business services franchises is expected to reach $107.9 billion this year, up 2.7% from 2024.
   
   B2B franchises often have steady customers and bigger sales, but it can take longer to get new clients, and you need to be good at meeting people and making deals to be successful.
2. Non-traditional location: Non-traditional locations or kiosks are compact, self-contained locations found in high-traffic areas like malls, airports, college campuses, or event venues. These franchises usually require a smaller investment and lower overhead than traditional storefronts. They focus on quick, convenient transactions, such as beverages, grab-and-go food, or tax services.
   
   While kiosks require fewer employees to operate efficiently, the property management company dictates hours of operation. Kiosks also have limited inventory and often generate lower average ticket prices than full-service locations.
3. Mobile franchise: The average civilian worker spent nearly half of their workday sitting last year, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you’re tired of being chained to a desk, a mobile franchise offers a scalable business with low overhead costs. This business model provides customer convenience and flexible scheduling.
   
   Mobile franchisees primarily do business from a van equipped with the necessary tools and supplies. It allows for quick market expansion and the opportunity to build strong community relationships. You’ll need a strong local marketing program to be successful without a storefront. Mobile vans often serve as billboards advertising your business.
4. Home-based franchise: Finding a large footprint retail location in a high-traffic spot can be time-consuming and costly. You may have to deal with new construction, retrofit projects, and more. A home-based franchise eliminates the hassle. Many of these franchises can be run with a cell phone and a high-speed Internet connection. Low overhead and less time to open can make a home-based franchise an option with high-profit potential.
   
   Work-life balance is important to people considering a mid-life career change. If you’re tired of the 9-to-5 grind of your corporate role and are ready to achieve financial freedom and self-sufficiency, a home-based franchise can be a lucrative opportunity. With low overhead costs and the ability to set your schedule, home-based franchises offer the flexibility and potential high profit many new entrepreneurs crave.

The Tailored Closet: A Flexible Franchise in a High-Demand Industry

The Tailored Closet home organizing franchise is part of the $14.2 billion U.S. home organization products industry. We design and install organizational systems for homes and businesses, including closets, craft and hobby rooms, laundry rooms, home offices, wall beds, entryways, mudrooms, and pantries.

Our non-manufacturing business model has a quick ramp-up and minimal inventory, optimizing operational costs. Franchisees typically conduct administrative work from a home office and visit customers at their homes or businesses, relying on proprietary 3D software to showcase designs. Before installation, supplies are stored in a small warehouse space. 

We provide a comprehensive training program to ensure our franchisees have the tools and skills to achieve their goals. Our three-week franchise training program consists of one week of virtual training, two weeks of in-person training, and ongoing support and guidance.

“We decided we wanted to put our future into our own hands. With a franchise, you do have a lot of support around you,” said Marci Lambert, a franchisee in Maine. “Whenever we have a question, there is always somebody we can go to. There’s always someone we can ask whether it’s from the home office or another owner. It has truly been as supportive as we hoped it would be.” 

Bring Order to Your Future with The Tailored Closet

With a proven system, protected territories, and strong support, it's never been easier to build a business that transforms lives—and homes. Inquire now to learn more about The Tailored Closet franchise opportunity.