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Semi-absentee franchises

Formats designed for manager-led operations.

Semi-absentee formats still need you — usually for hiring, marketing and financial oversight. Plan for a manager's salary in your budget.

139 published listings

Restoration

Best Option Restoration (B.O.R.)

BOR is the only company in the restoration industry that will review and collect insurance invoices for our franchises, saving them thousands of hours per year.

Semi-absentee option Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $175K
Cash required
From $127K
Business & Commercial Services

Judgment Business Incubator

Own a profitable business in one of the least saturated industries in the country. Start your own judgement collection business today!

Semi-absentee option Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $175K
Cash required
From $175K
Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness

Array Skin Therapy

Array Skin Therapy is pioneering a new category in healthcare: specialty narrowband UVB clinics — convenient, outpatient centers delivering the gold-standard, drug-free solution for chronic skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and more.

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $175.3K
Cash required
From $150K
Automotive Services

MAXI Mobile

The potential customer universe is basically anyone who owns a car, and values their time. We appeal to both stay-at-home parents and busy professionals, as well as the fleet owners and operators who lose money anytime there is downtime. It is a business that can be quickly built through simple word of mouth and networking, and the reason that a person is not using MAXI is that they don't realize that this option exists.

Semi-absentee option Home-based option
Total investment
From $178K
Cash required
From $75K
Food & Beverage

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

Menchie’s is the largest self-serve frozen yogurt brand in the United States, with over 300 locations across 32 states. Founded in 2007, the brand has successfully navigated the category’s boom, consolidation, and COVID, emerging as one of the few scaled concepts still growing in a disciplined and responsible way.

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $179.6K
Cash required
From $120K
Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness

FITOPIA EMS Fitness

FITOPIA is a revolutionary 20-minute whole-body workout using scientifically proven Electrical Muscle Stimulation technology to deliver faster, more efficient, and more effective results.

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $183.5K
Cash required
From $75K
Food & Beverage

Big Pie in the Sky Pizzeria

A Big Pie in the Sky Franchise offers an accessible entry point into the the booming pizza industry without the bloated start up costs of legacy chains. Franchisees receive comprehensive support, including site selection guidance, hands-on operational training, inventory management tools, and grand-opening marketing playbooks designed to gain market share from day one. Our concept is tailor-made for community-minded leaders and energetic operators looking to own a high-volume, highly memorable b

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $195K
Cash required
From $50K
Automotive Services

Jungle Driving

We are transforming driver’s education for teens and their parents by going beyond the traditional “DMV” approach. Our program features advanced accident prevention techniques, parental involvement, and expert Jungle Driving instructors.

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $198K
Cash required
From $60K
Food & Beverage

HB Protein Smoothies

Positioned to become a category leader in protein-first nutrition, HB Protein Smoothies is redefining the smoothie experience with a simple, efficient model built for today’s health-conscious consumer. Backed by 14+ years in the protein and smoothie industry, the brand delivers high-protein, great-tasting smoothies for daily routines. Its first franchise location is an end-cap in a Whole Foods–anchored center, demonstrating the brand’s premium positioning and market potential.

Semi-absentee option
Total investment
From $198.9K
Cash required
From $300K
Food & Beverage

Beard Papa's

Beard Papa's cream puffs mean the best cream puffs in the world! Our puff shell is proprietary to Beard Papa’s. Our unique puffs are made using a crispy pie crust with the inner shell being a spongy French choux pastry. Hand-made signature vanilla custard is created from the best ingredients such as premium “Black Diamond” vanilla beans. We inject the filling into the freshly baked shells to order so that the puffs are always fresh and second to none. The Japanese quality puffs have been attract

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $200.9K
Cash required
From $100K
Food & Beverage

Salad Station

With consumers increasingly seeking convenient, fresh, and healthier meal options, the concept is positioned to capitalize on strong demand for nutritious dining. The opportunity may be particularly attractive for entrepreneurs seeking a scalable food-service business backed by a recognizable regional brand and a straightforward operating model.

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $201.2K
Cash required
From $100K
Home Services & Specialty Trades

Varsity Zone HVAC

Varsity Zone HVAC is a premier franchise specializing in top-tier heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services for both residential and commercial clients. With a commitment to excellence, Varsity Zone offers comprehensive installation, maintenance, and repair solutions, ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency.

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $204K
Cash required
From $150K
Business & Commercial Services

Anago Cleaning Systems

The Anago Master Owner has the exclusive developmental rights to sell Janitorial or Unit Franchisees in a defined territory. Simultaneously, the Master sells cleaning contracts, business to business, within the territory and assigns them to those who purchased a Unit Franchise.

Semi-absentee option
Total investment
From $219K
Cash required
From $339K
Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness

Knockouts Haircuts & Grooming

Knockouts is a proven, manager-run, semi-absentee model for entrepreneurs who want both independence and infrastructure. With 50+ locations and a total investment range of $224,250 to $423,800, including a $40,000 franchise fee and a $110,000 Turn Key Package, franchisees launch with a complete operating system and grand opening marketing handled. Comprehensive hands-on training and an ever-expanding learning portal complete the system. At Knockouts, you are supported by leaders who have done th

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $224.3K
Cash required
From $75K
Pet Services

BarkSuds

We’re AI-resistant and online-commerce-resistant — because you can’t wash a dog virtually. BarkSuds is powered by something technology can’t replace: hands-on care, relationships, passion and a genuine love of dogs.

Semi-absentee option
Total investment
From $225.2K
Cash required
From $20K
Home Services & Specialty Trades

Tommy Pollina Landscape Co

The opportunity is built around a proprietary drainage methodology, decades of institutional knowledge and intellectual property, and a comprehensive operating playbook developed through thousands of real-world projects.

Semi-absentee option Home-based option Financing info
Total investment
From $235.5K
Cash required
From $75K
Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness

The Bar Method

For two decades, The Bar Method, sister company of Anytime Fitness, Waxing the City and Orange Theory, has been building stronger bodies with challenging barre workouts that infuse power into every movement. Each exercise is meticulously designed to transform your body through high-repetition, low-impact resistance training. With elements of Pilates, yoga and other strength training workouts fused into a ballet-inspired barre workout, you will experience unthinkable flexibility, total-body defin

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $240K
Cash required
From $150K
Retail & Consumer Products

Bricks and Minifigs

Bricks & Minifigs is the world’s largest LEGO® resale franchise. We buy, sell, and trade LEGO sets, bulk bricks, and minifigures—high-margin products in a fast-growing niche with year-round demand.

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $241K
Cash required
From $100K
Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness

The Swing Bays

Founded in 2022 by PGA professional Dustin Miller and Brenna Miller, Swing Bays is the premier destination for indoor golf improvement. Through exclusive memberships, Swing Bays provides access to cutting-edge golf simulators, PGA instruction, TPI-certified fitness programs, and expert club fittings and repairs. More than just a simulator, it fosters a vibrant golf community.

Semi-absentee option
Total investment
From $246K
Cash required
From $300K
Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness

Golf VX

What sets Golf VX apart is how real it feels. The first thing people notice is the moving swing plate, which tilts to simulate uneven lies — something most simulators can’t replicate. When paired with our 3800 FPS camera sensor, you get precise, lifelike ball tracking. The touch keypad, designed for golf clubs, and the automatic tee keep players on the mat to hit 30 percent more shots without breaking their rhythm. Finally, with real-time response, ball flight begins the instant you swing, keepi

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $250K
Cash required
From $200K
Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness

iFlex

iFlex Stretch Studios offers assisted stretch therapy to help clients increase mobility, prevent injuries, reduce pain, and promote faster recovery and range of motion. We focus on personalized, professional assisted stretching techniques to help individuals achieve their health and wellness goals.

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $269.3K
Cash required
From $100K
Events & Entertainment

Magnolia Soap & Bath Co.

Magnolia Soap and Bath is a thriving brand in the $43 billion soap and household products industry. We are actively addressing the growing consumer demand for clean, natural, and paraben-free ingredients in everyday products. Our unique retail model offers a captivating, sensory-rich experience where customers can see and smell our locally handcrafted products, and even get hands-on with soap and candle-making parties. This engaging approach has created a loyal following, validated by a 92.6 NPS

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $271.9K
Cash required
From $100K
Health, Wellness, Beauty & Fitness

Revity Medical

At Revity Medical, you work with board-certified physicians and wellness specialists who build your care plan around clinical research and your lab results. We track how you feel over time and adjust treatment as your body responds.

Semi-absentee option
Total investment
From $275.3K
Cash required
From $200K
Automotive Services

AAMCO Transmissions

AAMCO, the worldwide leader in transmission repair, is ramping up for a new era of unprecedented growth and innovation. As the cars we drive become more like computers on wheels, AAMCO is prepared to become the leader in complex car repair.

Semi-absentee option Financing info
Total investment
From $276.2K
Cash required
From $90K
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