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Recession Resistant Franchises

If you're interested in owning a business that succeeds regardless of the economy, recession resistant franchises provide you with a viable opportunity to become your own boss. Recession resistant franchise concepts exist in numerous industries. Although the products and services that they offer run the gamut, they all enjoy the distinction of not being susceptible to economic fluctuations. In addition to owning a business that withstands economic downturns, the franchises featured below also provide you with tremendous consumer brand recognition. Explore the following links to learn more about these enduring concepts.


Ace Hardware Corporation
Ace Hardware Corporation
Join the leading convenience hardware store market & become part of a unique retailer owned co-op.

First Choice Business Brokers
First Choice Business Brokers
Enjoy the freedom of being your own boss while helping others become business owners!

Caring Transitions
Caring Transitions
Join the leader in the next wave of senior care. Provide relocation and liquidation services.

Snip-Its
Snip-Its
In the $45 billion hair care industry, we are the most amazing place for a child to get a haircut!

Commercial Capital Training Group
Commercial Capital Training Group
Provide capital to businesses with our one of a kind, recession-resistant, home-based business.

Alco-Buddy
Alco-Buddy
Take control of your future with Alco-Buddy, a low-investment, unique business opportunity.

Shred-Tech
Shred-Tech
Enter the Lucrative Industry of On-Site Document Destruction..Keep the profits! Min Invest. $75k USD

Retro Fitness Corp.
Retro Fitness Corp.
Own a high-demand, niche concept: A large scale fitness center with affordable membership fees.

Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc.
Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc.
Own a unique retail concept that benefits the environment, and brings people and nature together.

Sears Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning, Inc.
Sears Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning, Inc.
If you have sales/management experience & strong people skills, consider this high-growth franchise.

Mathnasium Learning Centers
Mathnasium Learning Centers
Serve a real need - help kids develop math skills and build confidence using our proven method.

Franchise Alliance Inc.
Franchise Alliance Inc.
Entrepreneur magazine’s #1 home business. Recession-proof industry. Clients provided & no royalties.

MyMenu
MyMenu
Join the specialty food industry-capitalize on the demand for sought-after, gourmet products.

Paul Davis Restoration, Inc.
Paul Davis Restoration, Inc.
No experience is needed to join the leader in the $60 billion insurance restoration industry.

SYNLawn
SYNLawn
Benefit from owning an eco-friendly business. Join an innovator in artificial grass landscaping.

FirstLight HomeCare
FirstLight HomeCare
Join an established leader in the home care industry - a proven business model with 40 years exp.

Caddy Card
Caddy Card
Golf Business - turn your love of golf into a profitable business with the Caddy Card.

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions
The world's finest mobile filtration and fryer managament service. Weekly repeat business!

i9 Sports
i9 Sports
Run an i9 Sports franchise from home! Own Leagues, Tournaments, Camps, & Clinics in your community!

Preferred Care At Home
Preferred Care At Home
Cater to the overwhelming demand for in-home senior care services.

Zippy Shell
Zippy Shell
Join a fully branded, mobile, self-storage concept- enjoy distinct competitive advantages.

WiseChoice Insurance Agency
WiseChoice Insurance Agency
Own a business that counts virtually everyone as a potential customer. Offer top insurance products.

College Assistance Plus
College Assistance Plus
Pave the path to college for your clients while you work from home.

NOVUS Auto Glass Repair & Replacement
NOVUS Auto Glass Repair & Replacement
Inventor of windshield repair with 400 U.S. franchises, allows franchisees to start small and grow.

Sport Clips
Sport Clips
A sports-themed hair cutting franchise specifically targeted to men and boys.

PuroClean
PuroClean
Join a top restoration service provider in a multi-billion dollar industry. No experience required.

Hand In Hand
Hand In Hand
Introduce single men to beautiful younger women from Eastern Europe. Home-based. Huge potential.

American Business Systems
American Business Systems
20 years as America's leader in medical billing! Work from anywhere, full- or part-time.

Resident News
Resident News
Own a low-investment, home-based business in the multi-billion dollar advertising industry.

Dental Fix RX
Dental Fix RX
Revolutionize the dental service industry by delivering immediate on-demand equipment service.

Blue Coast Savings Consultants
Blue Coast Savings Consultants
Work from home, providing the largest portfolio of cost-cutting b2b financial services available!

Meineke Car Care Center
Meineke Car Care Center
No experience is necessary to join one of the largest brands in the $193 billion car care industry!

The Pull-Out Shelf Company
The Pull-Out Shelf Company
A unique, high-demand home-based business, offering homeowners across the country a fabulous product

Apex Payroll
Apex Payroll
Own a recession-resistant, professional payroll services business: Cater to needs of all businesses.

Go Green Planters
Go Green Planters
Grown in artificial soil! No dirt or mess for restaurants, guest rooms & our powerful Ad Planters!

Your Trading Room
Your Trading Room
Work from home: Provide training, support & brokering services to new & experienced online traders.

Home Care Assistance
Home Care Assistance
"Our pilot office had gross sales of $1,932,911 during its second year of operations." ~(UFOC)

Chyten Franchising
Chyten Franchising
The newest & most innovative franchise in the education industry. No education experience required.

The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience
Join a leader in the child care industry. Own a rewarding business that meets a growing demand.

EduFit Personal Training Studio
EduFit Personal Training Studio
Since 1998, we have provided individualized fitness programs to our loyal and growing client base.

Play-N-Trade
Play-N-Trade
Play 'N Trade, fastest growing video game retail franchisor, in a booming $21 billion industry.

Value Forward Consulting
Value Forward Consulting
Are you business savvy? If so, become an executive-level coach and help businesses grow.

HART Health
HART Health
Own a home based medical business that offers first aid products and medical supplies to businesses.

Sandler Training
Sandler Training
Tired of making money for other people? Keep it for yourself with our sales training franchise!

Junk King
Junk King
Help fill the fast growing demand for affordable junk removal while you build your own business.

The Pajama-Man School
The Pajama-Man School
Own your own health insurance business. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of working from home.

Petland
Petland
Own a pet products store with a fun, interactive atmosphere that attracts a vast audience.

WSI INTERNET
WSI INTERNET
Let the #1 ranked Internet Franchise show you how to leverage multiple streams of recurring revenue.

Opus Environmental
Opus Environmental
Work from home in an innovative green franchise that benefits the environment.

Submarina
Submarina
Voted Best Subs, 15 yrs in a row! National Expansion Underway. Multi-Unit Discounts Available.

Lapels Dry Cleaning
Lapels Dry Cleaning
The fastest growing franchise in the most profitable & recession proof industry (Dunn & Bradstreet).

Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pastas
Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pastas
A franchise that makes Good Sense. Healthy, fresh food priced right - dine-in, carry-out & delivery.

Pressed4Time
Pressed4Time
Help people save time & money! A simple and timely concept that's home based, with a 5 day week M-F.

Medifast
Medifast
Capitalize on the multi-billion-dollar health and wellness industry. No medical experience required.

CareMinders
CareMinders
Become part of the flourishing in-home care industry. Benefit from our proven business system.

ClaimTek Systems
ClaimTek Systems
Start your own medical billing business today. Work from home and join a lucrative industry.

Bricks 4 Kidz
Bricks 4 Kidz
A low investment, home-based business that provides educational programs to children, ages 3-12.

Homewatch CareGivers
Homewatch CareGivers
The most revenue streams in home care franchising!

Sears Garage Doors
Sears Garage Doors
Leverage the well-known, trusted Sears brand name and own an in-demand home services business.

Zoo Health Club
Zoo Health Club
Zoo Health Club. Zoo Personal Training Studio. The most exciting fitness franchise opportunity!

ARCO and ampm
ARCO and ampm
With approximately 900 locations, you can reap the benefits of our iconic industry brands.

BP and ampm
BP and ampm
Benefit from our over 25 years as iconic leaders in the petroleum convenience store industry.

Midas International Corporation
Midas International Corporation
No Experience Needed! Existing locations available in the U.S. Be in business in 90 days.

GarageFloorCoating.com
GarageFloorCoating.com
Join the leader in garage floor coatings. We’ve coated over 40 million square feet of concrete.

The Alternative Board
The Alternative Board
Parlay your business experience into a rewarding career as an executive-level coach and advisor.

PostNet Business Centers
PostNet Business Centers
Design, print, copy & ship with PostNet, a leader in business-services franchises since 1993!

Rent Your Boxes, LLC
Rent Your Boxes, LLC
No experience is necessary to own a low cost, proven franchise in the growing moving industry.

On-Target Maintenance
On-Target Maintenance
Own an in-demand business. Join the recession-resistant commercial cleaning industry.

Cruise Planners / American Express
Cruise Planners / American Express
Own the home-based, cruise travel franchise ranked #1. No travel experience necessary.

Tint World
Tint World
Own an affordable business in the multi-billion dollar automotive aftermarket industry.

Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services
Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services
We send hundreds of home care client leads each week to our franchisees. 400 franchises nationwide.

Hoop Mountain
Hoop Mountain
Join the premier basketball company in the United States and own a basketball training franchise.

Pet Depot
Pet Depot
Love animals and enjoy working with people? Own a retail business in the booming pet industry.

Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists
Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists
CAR LOVERS! Recession Resistant! We HAVE CUSTOMERS FOR YOU. Our business is booming! NO EXP. Needed

MAACO
MAACO
World's Leading Collision Repair & Auto Painter, Time Tested Business System, Turn Key Opportunity

Metro Burger
Metro Burger
Gourmet burgers are a top food trend. Take advantage of this opportunity to join a growing sector.

Saladworks LLC
Saladworks LLC
Saladworks, the Nation's #1 salad franchise as ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine, January, 2009.

Superior Wash of USA, Inc.
Superior Wash of USA, Inc.
Own a high-growth, low overhead business that solves a difficult issue many companies face.

Acti-Kare
Acti-Kare
Become part of the fast-growing, in-home senior care industry. Benefit from our proven system.

Padgett Business Services
Padgett Business Services
Now is the time to become a small business leader in your community.

Planet Beach
Planet Beach
Cater to the consumer demand for ways to relieve stress, look younger, live healthier & feel better.

Kona-Ice
Kona-Ice
Over 400% GROWTH during RECESSION. Amazing margins. Protected territories. Multi-unit potential.

Caring Companions
Caring Companions
Help seniors in your community while owning a high-demand in-home care and companionship franchise.

Spring-Green Lawn Care Corp.
Spring-Green Lawn Care Corp.
Enjoy freedom, flexibility & security while you take advantage of a $29 billion dollar industry.

Bark Busters
Bark Busters
Growing and trusted dog training franchise offers an amazing, home-based & rewarding opportunity.

ARCpoint
ARCpoint
Join the nation’s largest drug testing franchise and own a home-based business- for under $50,000.

Togo's
Togo's
As a leader in the quick service sandwich business, Togo’s has a proven track record! CA,AZ,NV,OR&WA

Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services
Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services
Own a home-based business in the recession-resistant, $100+ billion commercial cleaning industry.

Valcor Arbitration Services
Valcor Arbitration Services
WORK FROM HOME! Low start up costs. No franchise fees, no royalties. Become a business consultant.

Made in the Shade Blinds and Floors!
Made in the Shade Blinds and Floors!
A home-based, low investment business in the $30 billion a year window and floor coverings industry.

Assisting Hands
Assisting Hands
Own a rewarding, in-demand business that makes a positive difference in peoples' lives.

WhiteScience - Whitening On Wheels Division
WhiteScience - Whitening On Wheels Division
Join the #1 leader, that sets the industry standard for premium cosmetic teeth whitening technology.

Home Helpers
Home Helpers
Provide staff for non-medical care to seniors, new mothers, those recuperating from illnesses.


(Please limit your selection to 10 companies or less)
ARCO and ampm ARCpoint Ace Hardware Corporation
Acti-Kare Alco-Buddy Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists
American Business Systems Apex Payroll Assisting Hands
BP and ampm Bark Busters Blue Coast Savings Consultants
Bricks 4 Kidz Caddy Card CareMinders
Caring Companions Caring Transitions Chyten Franchising
ClaimTek Systems College Assistance Plus Commercial Capital Training Group
Cruise Planners / American Express Dental Fix RX EduFit Personal Training Studio
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions First Choice Business Brokers FirstLight HomeCare
Franchise Alliance Inc. GarageFloorCoating.com Go Green Planters
HART Health Hand In Hand Home Care Assistance
Home Helpers Homewatch CareGivers Hoop Mountain
Junk King Kona-Ice Lapels Dry Cleaning
MAACO Made in the Shade Blinds and Floors! Mathnasium Learning Centers
Medifast Meineke Car Care Center Metro Burger
Midas International Corporation Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pastas MyMenu
NOVUS Auto Glass Repair & Replacement Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services On-Target Maintenance
Opus Environmental Padgett Business Services Paul Davis Restoration, Inc.
Pet Depot Petland Planet Beach
Play-N-Trade PostNet Business Centers Preferred Care At Home
Pressed4Time The Pull-Out Shelf Company PuroClean
Rent Your Boxes, LLC Resident News Retro Fitness Corp.
SYNLawn Saladworks LLC Sandler Training
Sears Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning, Inc. Sears Garage Doors Shred-Tech
Snip-Its Sport Clips Spring-Green Lawn Care Corp.
Submarina Superior Wash of USA, Inc. The Alternative Board
The Learning Experience The Pajama-Man School Tint World
Togo's Valcor Arbitration Services Value Forward Consulting
Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services WSI INTERNET WhiteScience - Whitening On Wheels Division
Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. WiseChoice Insurance Agency Your Trading Room
Zippy Shell Zoo Health Club i9 Sports

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