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    • Best, Low-Cost Franchises Of 2007

    Top 10 Franchises For Less Than $50,000

    You have to already be rich to buy into some money-making franchises, such as Subway, McDonald's and Wendy's. But what about franchises that produce high returns for smaller startup fees?

    Here is a list complied by Entrepreneur.com of the top franchises of 2007 -- all of them with buy-ins of $50,000 or less.

    1. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
    A full-size tax service specializing in computerized preparation of individual returns
    Franchise Fee: Up to $25K
    Total Investment: $48.6K - 91.8K
    Ongoing royalty fee: 15 percent
    Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable

    2. RE/MAX Intl.
    Real estate agents specializing in residential and corporate property
    Franchise Fee: $12.5K - 25K
    Total Investment: $25K-199K
    Ongoing royalty fee: Varies
    Term of agreement: 5 years, renewable

    3. Jani-King
    A commercial cleaning service
    Franchise Fee: $8.6K-16.3K+
    Total Investment: $11.3K-34.1K+
    Ongoing royalty fee: 10 percent
    Term of agreement: 20 years, renewable

    4. Curves
    A women-only fitness center
    Franchise Fee: $24.9K-39.9K
    Total Investment: $31.4K-53.5K
    Ongoing royalty fee: 5- 6 percent
    Term of agreement: 5 years, renewable

    5. Liberty Tax Service
    Income tax preparation services
    Franchise Fee: $15K-30K
    Total Investment: $33.4K-59.9K
    Ongoing royalty fee: Varies
    Term of agreement: Perpetual, renewable

    6. Merle Norman Cosmetics
    Cosmetics studio
    Franchise Fee: None
    Total Investment: $29.6K-165.4K
    Ongoing royalty fee: None
    Term of agreement: Open-ended

    7. Kumon Math & Reading Centers
    An after-school program specializing in math and reading
    Franchise Fee: $1,000
    Total Investment: $30.5K-110K
    Ongoing royalty fee: $30+/student/month
    Term of agreement: Two years

    8. Jan-Pro Franchising
    Carpet cleaning service
    Franchise Fee: $2.8K-44K
    Total Investment: $3.3K-49.9K
    Ongoing royalty fee: 10 percent
    Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable

    9. Chem-Dry Carpet Drapery & Upholstery Cleaning
    Commercial Cleaning
    Franchise Fee: $10.95K-34.9K
    Total Investment: $24.6K-203.6K
    Ongoing royalty fee: $229/month
    Term of agreement: 5 years, renewable

    10. Bonus Building Care
    Commercial cleaning services
    Franchise Fee: $6.5K
    Total Investment: $7.2K-13.6K
    Ongoing royalty fee: 10 percent
    Term of agreement: 20 years, renewable

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