Are you thinking of starting and operating your own business? You could go the startup route, where you do it all yourself by trial and error and hope to slowly build your brand and clientele.
A much better approach for many is to invest in a business franchise. The advantage is that you’re inheriting a tried and tested business model that’s repeatedly brought success to other entrepreneurs. The brand is already known and respected, and there is a comprehensive approach to training, guidance, and support.
At least that’s what will happen if you learn how to invest in a franchise business operation geared to your success — even if you’re looking for the easiest franchise to open and run with little capital. But don’t assume that all franchises will provide the same winning opportunities for franchisees.
Here are some leading U.S.-based growing franchise operations in 2025 and an idea of why you might further explore the opportunities they offer.
RE/MAX
Category: Real Estate Brokerage
With 140,000 sales associates in more than 9,000 offices in over 100 nations and territories, RE/MAX is one of the largest commercial and residential brokerages in the world. As a RE/MAX franchisee, you’ll certainly have a hot product to sell. The tight U.S. housing shortage has made virtually every property a valuable one.
With millennials actively looking for their first homes (if they can afford it), you’ve got a highly motivated customer base in most regions of the country. You can also take advantage of the recognition this brand has earned. If asked to name five national real estate agencies, most Americans will at least come up with this name.
Merry Maids
Category: Residential Cleaning Service
Here’s another name you know and trust. That’s an important consideration when researching a dependable franchise business. When prospective customers know your brand, that advances you several steps ahead of an unknown business. And in 2025, with so many homeowners employed, they can use help in the form of someone to come in regularly and clean their premises.
Yet another Merry Maids advantage is the comparatively low entry cost. You don’t need a building, expensive machinery or equipment, or an opening day workforce of several. That’s a key advantage of many service franchise businesses.
McDonald’s
Category: Fast Food
Yes, you’ve certainly heard of this one. No introduction is necessary. Your brand recognition work is done. You join a global network of more than 38,000 franchised restaurants. The chain’s name and logo are so recognized around the world that each is, in effect, a billboard for the next McDonald’s location right down the road.
It’s estimated that the typical McDonald’s franchise does nearly $3 million in annual sales. If there’s a drawback, it’s that the cost of owning and establishing a franchise can go well into the seven figures today. You better have deep pockets or eager investors before you begin to seriously explore this opportunity.
Senior Care Authority
Category: Senior Housing
America is aging. That’s just a fact of life. In 2000, 12.4% of the U.S. population was 65 or older. By 2020, the rate had risen to 17.3%, and it’s predicted to be well over 20% by 2040. That market growth represents a prime opportunity for a franchisor like Senior Care Authority.
The company offers consultation services for those looking for housing and care for older adults in all stages of need. That can range from independent living for the healthy to facilities offering intense eldercare. This is indeed an opportunity that matches current and future needs.
Pickleball Rage
Category: Pickleball Franchise
Here’s an opportunity that offers nothing but fun. Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, so you’d be joining a culture on the upswing.
You’d own an indoor facility, so you’d never have to depend on the weather or a seasonal business. And locations are available all over the country.
Freeway Insurance
Category: Property and Casualty Insurance
There’s a built-in advantage to selling a legally mandated product. Drivers must carry auto insurance in all but two U.S. states, and most drivers — even in those two non-mandatory states — have policies in place. Freeway also sells other forms of insurance, including life, homeowners, renters, pet insurance, and coverage for other vehicles. Most consumers are well familiar with the concept of insurance, carry more than one line of coverage, and know and respect the Freeway brand.
As mentioned previously, the startup costs in buying a service franchise, such as insurance, can be quite low, especially compared to buying a restaurant, a workout facility, pickleball courts, or other franchises that require a building, pricey equipment, or other high capital outlay.
With Freeway Insurance, you can work from your spare bedroom with not much more than a laptop, phone, business cards, and a website. As your business grows, you can hire more people and rent commercial space when you outgrow your house.
Now, let’s look closer at that Freeway Insurance opportunity and how to take action.
How to Apply for a Freeway Franchise
It’s easy. Simply call our Freeway Insurance franchise representatives at (877) 822-3024. Or give us your contact information online, and we’ll reach out to you to get the conversation rolling.
You’ll learn about how to own an insurance franchise and what makes Freeway the best franchise to own in 2025. You’ll benefit from our comprehensive training program, the streamlined onboarding process, and the ongoing support and guidance you’ll receive whenever you need it. We’ll even help you gain the insurance certification you’ll need, depending on the state in which you live and will operate your Freeway franchise.
You’ll find Freeway to be one of the best insurance franchises on the market and one of the easiest franchises to open — even if you’re a first-time business owner.
Best of all, you’re likely to discover a wealth of opportunity wherever you call home. You’ll find Freeway Insurance-ready markets throughout the United States. We already have some 550 franchise locations open and are looking to add locations in many U.S. states.
A Freeway franchise is always your own business. You’re the boss. But you’re never alone.
Get started with a conversation that just might change your life and your financial picture. Call your Freeway franchise representative today.
