small business franchise, franchise business opportunityIf you are considering franchise consulting, it is a good idea to go into the meeting with some idea of what area and type of franchise you want to begin. This post is for the person who is still in the pre-planning stages of a small business franchise. I reviewed the 2008 Franchise Satisfaction Awards to find out what they thought were the best return on investment choices so here is what I found-

Large Franchise Business Opportunity:
Heaven’s Best – worldwide carpet and upholstery cleaning service for residential and commercial clients. Inventory can cost anywhere from 25-60,000 dollars.

Home Instead Senior Care – provide affordable home care for seniors that choose to stay at home through meal preparation, schedule reminders and companionship. Made the Wall Street Journal’s Top 25 franchise opportunities recently. Inventory costs from 44-60,000 dollars.

Small Business Franchise Opportunity:
FocalPoint Coaching – provides business coaching to all interested. Concepts and strategies drawn up by company founder, Brian Tracy. Inventory costs from 40-50,000 dollars.

Central Bark – pet care and other associated services. Inventory costs form 133-231,000 dollars.

Synergy HomeCare - non-medical senior home services. Found through out America. Inventory costs from 50-100,000 dollars.