Mobile and Home-Based Franchises: 10 Emerging Business Models

A franchise provides you with the blueprints for a tried and true business model and a roadmap to success. While there is a fee you must pay for the support of the franchisor, franchising can still be an affordable investment option. The secret? Finding a concept that doesn’t require a brick-and-mortar store. These mobile and home-based franchises, ranging from lawn care services to travel agent brands, allow you to work remotely and provide a lower barrier to entry as a result.

Pool Scouts is a pool service concept that can be run without a brick-and-mortar store. Technicians simply go to the customer's home and service residential pools.

Dream Vacations is a home-based travel agency concept that has a low franchise fee and requires no prior travel industry experience.

Mosquito Hunters is a pest management concept that offers multiple service lines, making the model scalable for franchisees. The brand provides mosquito repelling services for residential and commercial properties, as well as pest control and holiday lighting.

The Grounds Guys is a lawn care and landscaping service concept that exists under the Neighborly Franchise umbrella. The brand provides lawn and bed maintenance for residences and businesses.

ecomaids is a cleaning service franchise that cleans both residential and commercial properties using chemical-free, all natural ingredient cleaning products.

Scoop Soldiers offers pet waste removal services both for residential and commercial properties, along with deodorization and sanitation

Joshua Tree Experts’ model can be started from home and is scalable over time. The brand provides tree services and plant health care, as well as lawn and pest control services.

Lawn Doctor offers lawn treatment and conditioning services, such as fertilization, weed control, seeding, aeration and tree and shrub care.

Footprints Floors is a flooring installation franchise that specializes in installing hardwood floors, tile floors, laminate floors and backsplashes.

Coverall is a cleaning service franchise that offers both on-demand cleaning and commercial cleanup services for clients commercial properties and businesses.

As the business world embraces remote work and flexible models, the franchise industry is not far behind. The allure of these ten mobile and home-based franchises lies in their ability to provide entrepreneurs with proven business models while eliminating the need for a physical storefront. Which concept has caught your eye?