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    Our Top Personal-Service Franchises

    This category, which includes children's enrichment, fitness, spa and senior care services, is among the fastest growing in the franchise world.
    by Tracy Stapp Herold Sep 01, 2014 8 minutes
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    Searching for a business that will enable you to help others? The numbers say you're not alone. Personal-service businesses like children's enrichment, fitness, spa services and senior care are among the fastest-growing categories in the franchise world. You'll find 114 such companies here on our list of the top personal-service franchises.

    These companies are listed based on their ranking in Entrepreneur's 2014 Franchise 500®, which is determined by objective, quantifiable criteria, including system size, growth and financial strength and stability. The rankings are not intended as an endorsement of any particular company but merely as a starting point in your search for the right franchise for you. Before investing in any opportunity, always read the company's legal documents carefully, consult with an attorney and an accountant and talk to other franchisees about their experiences.

    Child Care »

    Children's Enrichment Programs »

    Children's Fitness »

    Miscellaneous Children's Businesses »

    Fitness Businesses »

    Hair Care »

    Health Services »

    Paint-and-Sip Studios »

    Health Services »

    Senior Care »

    Spa Services »

    Travel Agencies »

    Tutoring »

    Child Care

    Goddard Systems
    Preschool/educational child care
    2014 Franchise 500 rank: 113
    Startup cost: $704.7K-$880.2K
    Total franchises/co.-owned: 410/0

    Primrose School Franchising
    Educational child care
    2014 Franchise 500 rank: 147
    Startup cost: $663.6K-$4.6M
    Total franchises/co.-owned: 282/1

    Educational child care 2014 Franchise 500 rank: 290 Startup cost: $372.7K-$702K Total franchises/co.-owned: 118/2

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