Best Home Services Franchises — Ranked by SBA Performance Data

Home services franchises have among the lowest SBA default rates and highest cash-on-cash returns in franchising. Low investment, recurring revenue, and strong unit economics make this the most PE-friendly franchise category.

9.8%

Avg SBA Default Rate

$321K

Avg Total Investment

572

Brands in Database

Top Home Services Franchises

#	Brand	SBA Default Rate	Investment Range	Units
1	1-800 WATER DAMAGE	0.0%	$221K – $315K	178
2	1-800-PACKOUTS	0.0%	$269K – $514K	55
3	1800PACKOUTS	0.0%	$138K – $357K	0
4	360 Painting	35.9%	$112K – $196K	160
5	911 RESTORATION	0.0%	$125K – $328K	41
6	A Better Solution In Home Care	25.0%	$107K – $219K	-2
7	Access Garage Doors	0.0%	$60K – $171K	2
8	Ace Handyman Services	11.1%	$132K – $224K	367
9	Aire Serv	27.6%	$114K – $272K	-10
10	All Dry	0.0%	$156K – $345K	116

What to Look for in Home Services Franchises

1.Verify territory exclusivity and population density requirements — home services margins depend heavily on route density and travel time between jobs.
2.Analyze seasonal revenue patterns in Item 19 data. Top performers maintain 70%+ revenue in off-peak months through maintenance contracts.
3.Check net unit growth trends in Item 20 — healthy home services brands show 8-15% annual unit growth with minimal closures.

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