Here are some top franchises that typically require little to no prior experience—they often provide training and support to help new owners succeed: For more information please visit Best Franchises To Own


🛠️ Service-Based Franchises

These often emphasize soft skills, not technical know-how.

  1. JAN-PRO Cleaning & Disinfecting
    • Industry: Commercial cleaning
    • Investment: Low
    • Training: Extensive onboarding
    • Why: No cleaning experience required
  2. Cruise Planners
    • Industry: Travel planning
    • Home-based, low-cost
    • Why: Great for those with people skills, full training provided
  3. Mosquito Joe (by Neighborly)
    • Industry: Pest control
    • Training: Full operational and marketing support
    • Why: No pest control experience needed

🍔 Food & Beverage Franchises

Some of these make it easy for first-timers.

  1. Chick-fil-A (Operator Program)
    • Industry: Fast food
    • Low cost to start (~$10K), but highly selective
    • Why: Corporate handles real estate and setup
  2. Kona Ice
    • Industry: Mobile shaved ice
    • Training: Comprehensive onboarding
    • Why: Seasonal, family-friendly, turnkey

🏡 Real Estate & Property Management

Often designed for beginners with business sense.

  1. Property Management Inc. (PMI)
    • Industry: Property management
    • Training: Strong training & tech platform
    • Why: Built for first-time business owners
  2. HomeVestors (We Buy Ugly Houses)
    • Industry: Real estate investing
    • Why: They teach you real estate flipping from the ground up

🧠 Tutoring & Education

Great for those who like flexible, purpose-driven work.

  1. Kumon
    • Industry: Education
    • Why: You don’t need to be a teacher—just organized and committed
  2. The Learning Experience
    • Industry: Early childhood education
    • Training: Extensive curriculum and systems training

🚐 Mobile/On-the-Go Businesses

Lower overhead, flexible models.

  1. Junkluggers
  • Industry: Junk removal
  • Why: No experience needed; built for hands-on owners
  • Bonus: Strong emphasis on eco-friendly practices