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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.


iPreserve
iPreserve
Own a flexible, high-demand digital imaging franchise. No previous experience is necessary!

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

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

MoneyLendingBusiness.com
MoneyLendingBusiness.com
Reap the rewards of owning your own home-based loan business with the Payday Loans license program.

No More Slips Inc.
No More Slips Inc.
Own an in-demand business that helps reduce the risk of slip and fall accidents.

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

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.

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

Breath Testers International
Breath Testers International
Take advantage of this ground floor opportunity to own a unique, easy-to-operate, cash business.

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

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

Portrait Avenue
Portrait Avenue
Create lasting memories for clients with unique, upscale portrait sessions. No experience needed.

Invisible Fence® Brand
Invisible Fence® Brand
Join the national leader in pet safety products and own your own proven, high-demand dealership.

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

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

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

Instant Imprints
Instant Imprints
The Image People: We combine 5 unique profit centers into one retail oriented, high margin business.

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

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

AccuDiagnostics
AccuDiagnostics
1st & Only Franchise Specializing in the Explosive Growth, High Margin Drug & Alcohol testing Indust

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

Business Partner
Business Partner
Offer business clients a one-stop shop for their marketing needs. Industry experience is not needed.

Coit Services
Coit Services
COIT is one of the largest specialty-cleaning and restoration companies in the world.

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.

Coffee News USA
Coffee News USA
Benefit from owning an affordable, home-based business that delivers results for advertisers.

Togo's
Togo's
As a leader in the quick service sandwich business, Togo’s has a proven track record in franchising.

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

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

Value Forward Consulting
Value Forward Consulting
Own an executive coaching business. Help businesses drive their growth while being your own boss.

Tutor Doctor
Tutor Doctor
Join a billion-dollar a year industry: Serve the millions of children who need tutoring services.

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

Shred-Tech
Shred-Tech
Start your own independently run Mobile Document Destruction Service and keep the profits!

Spectrum Home Services
Spectrum Home Services
Benefit from owning a home services business that features six potential revenue streams.

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!

Nick-N-Willy's Pizza
Nick-N-Willy's Pizza
Join the hottest, freshest pizza franchise that serves up the taste of success!

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

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.

The Entrepreneur's Source
The Entrepreneur's Source
Own a business consultancy franchise: Help others become business owners while enjoying freedom.

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

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

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

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

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

Sylvan Learning Center
Sylvan Learning Center
Join North America's leading provider of tutoring services. Benefit from our world-recognized brand.

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

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

eMed-ID Franchising, LLC.
eMed-ID Franchising, LLC.
Operate a home-based business in the growing, recession-resistant healthcare industry.

ChirpSpot, LLC
ChirpSpot, LLC
Become a professional social media consultant and tap into the demand for social media marketing.

AdviCoach
AdviCoach
As a Business Adviser, you'll enjoy the freedom of owning a rewarding, flexible business

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

Huntington Learning Centers
Huntington Learning Centers
The pioneering national provider of supplemental education in an industry that is poised to explode.

Educational Outfitters, LLC
Educational Outfitters, LLC
Every now and then, a new opportunity emerges, Educational Outfitters is just such an opportunity.

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

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.

Lawn Doctor
Lawn Doctor
Join the leading lawn care franchisor in the country with nearly 500 franchises across the country.

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

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.

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

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

Preppy Pet Suites
Preppy Pet Suites
TOP 500 FRANCHISE- The only pet boarding & daycare franchise ranked in the Franchise Top 500.

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

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

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

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.

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

HomeKeepers International Franchising, LLC.
HomeKeepers International Franchising, LLC.
Join a leader in the senior care industry - an industry that will double over the next decade!

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

House Doctors
House Doctors
Managing a team of professional handymen in a $150 billion dollar industry is the ultimate business.

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

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

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

Bijoux Terner - Luxury at $10
Bijoux Terner - Luxury at $10
Luxury at $10...Indulge your passion for fashion! Join the industry leader & own your own boutique.

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

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

Rapid Recovery
Rapid Recovery
Join the only nationwide refrigerant recovery brand, own a high-demand, much-needed green business.

MCN Dollar Store Developers
MCN Dollar Store Developers
Own an upscale dollar store. Capitalize on the tremendous consumer demand for affordable products.

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

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

Press-A-Print
Press-A-Print
Tap into the significant demand for promotional products with this home-based business model.

The Senior Source
The Senior Source
Be part of the booming senior services industry with this affordable, home-based internet business.

Comfort Keepers Franchising, Inc.
Comfort Keepers Franchising, Inc.
Providing non-medical, in-home care to the elderly is big business.

Pronto Franchise, LLC
Pronto Franchise, LLC
A professional business in Texas: Pronto offers insurance products and income tax services.

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

HouseMaster
HouseMaster
HouseMaster is continually recognized as one of the finest companies in franchising.

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

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

Franchise Alliance Inc.
Franchise Alliance Inc.
Own a low-overhead business in the recession-resistant franchising industry. No royalties!


(Please limit your selection to 10 companies or less)
ARCO and ampm AccuDiagnostics Ace Hardware Corporation
Acti-Kare AdviCoach Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists
American Business Systems Apex Payroll BP and ampm
Bark Busters Bijoux Terner - Luxury at $10 Blue Coast Savings Consultants
Breath Testers International Bricks 4 Kidz Business Partner
CareMinders Caring Transitions ChirpSpot, LLC
Chyten Franchising ClaimTek Systems Coffee News USA
Coit Services Comfort Keepers Franchising, Inc. Cruise Planners / American Express
EduFit Personal Training Studio Educational Outfitters, LLC The Entrepreneur's Source
Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions First Choice Business Brokers Franchise Alliance Inc.
Home Care Assistance Home Helpers HomeKeepers International Franchising, LLC.
House Doctors HouseMaster Huntington Learning Centers
Instant Imprints Invisible Fence® Brand Lapels Dry Cleaning
Lawn Doctor MCN Dollar Store Developers Made in the Shade Blinds and Floors!
Mathnasium Learning Centers Meineke Car Care Center Midas International Corporation
MoneyLendingBusiness.com NOVUS Auto Glass Repair & Replacement Nick-N-Willy's Pizza
No More Slips Inc. On-Target Maintenance Padgett Business Services
Pet Depot Petland Play-N-Trade
Portrait Avenue PostNet Business Centers Preferred Care At Home
Preppy Pet Suites Press-A-Print Pressed4Time
Pronto Franchise, LLC The Pull-Out Shelf Company PuroClean
Rapid Recovery Saladworks LLC Sandler Training
Sears Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning, Inc. Sears Garage Doors Shred-Tech
Spectrum Home Services Sport Clips Submarina
Superior Wash of USA, Inc. Sylvan Learning Center The Pajama-Man School
The Senior Source Tint World Togo's
Tutor Doctor Value Forward Consulting Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services
WhiteScience - Whitening On Wheels Division Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. Zoo Health Club
eMed-ID Franchising, LLC. i9 Sports iPreserve

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