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$10K+

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$100K+

$1M+

Median revenue

$200K /mo

Middle half earn $60K – $1M/mo

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Hassle-free laundry service

Laundry franchise chain offering affordable wash, dry, and delivery.

washmart.in

$100K /mo Reported

Parcel shipping automation tool

Freight and parcel brokerage for small businesses.

ca.inxpress.com

$100K /mo Reported

On-demand laundry service

App-based on-demand laundry service in India.

dhobilite.com

$30K /mo Reported

Parking lot striping service

Parking lot and sports court striping specialists.

1800striper.com

$60K /mo Reported

Roadside snack retailer

"Nostalgic roadside chain specializing in pecan snacks."

stuckeys.com

$2M /mo Reported

On-demand laundry service

"Doorstep laundry service with real-time tracking."

pickmylaundry.in

$100K /mo Reported

Discount mattress retailer

"Discount mattresses for a better night's sleep."

mattressdepotusa.com

$2M /mo Reported

Mobile car care service

Mobile car-care services at your doorstep.

getspiffy.com

$4M /mo Reported

Professional grill cleaning service

Franchise business for BBQ grill cleaning services.

thebbqcleaner.com

$70K /mo Reported

Aesthetic treatment provider

"Aesthetic dermatology enhancing wellness for all."

promdhealth.com

$1M /mo Reported

Custom hospitality map service

Customized hotel maps connecting guests with local businesses.

frontdeskusa.com

$10K /mo Reported

Customer-centric cleaning service

Residential cleaning service with performance-based pay.

twomaidsfranchise.com

$600K /mo Reported

Open-air photo booth rental

Open-air photo booth franchise for interactive event experiences.

tapsnap.net

$400K /mo Reported

Hybrid website builder tool

Hybrid website builder with both DIY and DIFM options.

weblium.com

$40K /mo Reported

Mission-driven apparel brand

Apparel brand donating one pair of socks for every pair sold.

bombas.com

$30M /mo Estimated

Stress-free moving service

Customer-first moving services with friendly, reliable movers.

skinnywimpmoving.com

$200K /mo Reported

Rv rental management franchise

Nationwide RV rental management franchise for epic family getaways.

firesidervrentalfranchise.com

$200K /mo Reported

Immersive escape room experiences

Immersive escape room experiences for adventure seekers.

paniqescaperoom.com

$1M /mo Reported

Indoor hatchet throwing venue

"Indoor axe-throwing for unforgettable adult parties."

stumpyshh.com

$300K /mo Reported

Crime scene cleanup service

Crime and trauma scene cleanup franchise.

biooneinc.com

$1M /mo Reported

Advisor support platform

Comprehensive support services for independent financial advisors.

goodlifeco.com

$2M /mo Reported

Customized weight loss plans

VPT offers an AI-driven eHealth platform focused on sustainable weight loss and prevention of lifestyle-related diseases. Available on web and mobile, it uses a freemium model with ad-supported and PRO plans. Our users are health-conscious individuals, and future clients include clinics and insurers. Backed by scientific publications, our small expert team combines tech, health, and business skills to drive impact globally.

virtual-personaltrainer.com

$400K /mo Reported

Custom treehouse construction

Architectural treehouses blending modern engineering with nature.

o2treehouse.com

$60K /mo Reported

One-stop beauty and wellness

"Comprehensive day spa for ultimate beauty and wellness."

glosshouz.com

$300K /mo Reported

Vacation rental cleaning franchise

Cleaning franchise specializing in vacation rentals.

maidthisfranchise.com

$200K /mo Reported

Idea	Revenue	Model	Growth	Customers	Tools	Details	Solo score A 0–100 estimate of how well-suited a business is to being run solo (or very lean). It blends team leanness, business model, growth channels, capital intensity, revenue per operator, tooling leverage and recency into one score. Higher = more solopreneur-friendly.
Hassle-free laundry service washmart.in Laundry franchise chain offering affordable wash, dry, and delivery.	$100K /mo Reported	Franchise +2	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Small Business Owners +5	BU +3	Founded 2020 · 110 people · $30K to start	43	Build this
IW Parcel shipping automation tool ca.inxpress.com Freight and parcel brokerage for small businesses.	$100K /mo Reported	Franchise +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Ecommerce Sellers +1	+2	Founded 2017 · 3 people · $10K to start	72	Build this
On-demand laundry service dhobilite.com App-based on-demand laundry service in India.	$30K /mo Reported	On demand service +3	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Students +3		Founded 2011 · 14 people · $80K to start	41	Build this
Parking lot striping service 1800striper.com Parking lot and sports court striping specialists.	$60K /mo Reported	Franchise +2	Word of mouth Brand Authenticity +1	Property Managers +4		Founded 1999 · 8 people · $100K to start	47	Build this
Roadside snack retailer stuckeys.com "Nostalgic roadside chain specializing in pecan snacks."	$2M /mo Reported	Brick & mortar +7	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Retailers +5		Founded 1937 · 40 people · $40 to start	50	Build this
On-demand laundry service pickmylaundry.in "Doorstep laundry service with real-time tracking."	$100K /mo Reported	Marketplace +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	College Students +2	+17	Founded 201 · 29 people · $50K to start	42	Build this
Discount mattress retailer mattressdepotusa.com "Discount mattresses for a better night's sleep."	$2M /mo Reported	Omnichannel +4	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Homeowners +2		Founded 2002 · 70 people · $10K to start	49	Build this
Mobile car care service getspiffy.com Mobile car-care services at your doorstep.	$4M /mo Reported	Mobile service +4	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Fleet Managers +3	SA	Founded 2014 · 615 people · $200K to start	36	Build this
Professional grill cleaning service thebbqcleaner.com Franchise business for BBQ grill cleaning services.	$70K /mo Reported	Franchise +1	Email marketing Referral Program +1	Aspiring Entrepreneurs +1		Founded 2009 · Solo founder · $50K to start	59	Build this
Aesthetic treatment provider promdhealth.com "Aesthetic dermatology enhancing wellness for all."	$1M /mo Reported	Franchise +5	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Physicians +4	+1	Founded 2018 · 28 people · $300K to start	45	Build this
Custom hospitality map service frontdeskusa.com Customized hotel maps connecting guests with local businesses.	$10K /mo Reported	Franchise +3	Advertising on social media Email marketing +1	Hoteliers +5		Founded 1998 · 9 people · North Wroughton, England, United Kingdom, United States	54	Build this
Customer-centric cleaning service twomaidsfranchise.com Residential cleaning service with performance-based pay.	$600K /mo Reported	Franchise +2	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Homeowners +5	+18	Founded 2003 · 500 people · Birmingham, Alabama, USA, United States	42	Build this
Open-air photo booth rental tapsnap.net Open-air photo booth franchise for interactive event experiences.	$400K /mo Reported	Franchise +3	Press Email marketing +1	Corporate Clients Seeki... +7	AD	Founded 2012 · 18 people · North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Canada	49	Build this
Hybrid website builder tool weblium.com Hybrid website builder with both DIY and DIFM options.	$40K /mo Reported	Subscription +4	Advertising on social media Affiliate program +1	Small Business Owners +8	+2	Founded 2016 · 51 people · Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, United States	47	Build this
Mission-driven apparel brand bombas.com Apparel brand donating one pair of socks for every pair sold.	$30M /mo Estimated	Yield generating products +6	Crowdfunding Word of mouth +1	Ecommerce Shoppers +5		Founded 2013 · 312 people · $20K to start	58	Build this
Stress-free moving service skinnywimpmoving.com Customer-first moving services with friendly, reliable movers.	$200K /mo Reported	Franchise +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Households in the UK +4		Founded 2015 · 12 people · $20K to start	43	Build this
FR Rv rental management franchise firesidervrentalfranchise.com Nationwide RV rental management franchise for epic family getaways.	$200K /mo Reported	Franchise +1	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Families +3		Founded 2021 · 2 people · $30K to start	65	Build this
Immersive escape room experiences paniqescaperoom.com Immersive escape room experiences for adventure seekers.	$1M /mo Reported	Franchise +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Adventure Seekers +3	+33	Founded 2014 · 25 people · $500K to start	43	Build this
Indoor hatchet throwing venue stumpyshh.com "Indoor axe-throwing for unforgettable adult parties."	$300K /mo Reported	Franchise +2	Press Organic social media +1	Event Planners +3		5 people · Eatontown, New Jersey, USA, United States · Other	44	Build this
Crime scene cleanup service biooneinc.com Crime and trauma scene cleanup franchise.	$1M /mo Reported	Franchise	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Entrepreneurs +1	+37	Founded 2008 · 7 people · Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA, United States	60	Build this
Advisor support platform goodlifeco.com Comprehensive support services for independent financial advisors.	$2M /mo Reported	Services +9	SEO Word of mouth	Independent Financial A... +1	SA	Founded 2012 · 60 people · $500K to start	50	Build this
Customized weight loss plans virtual-personaltrainer.com VPT offers an AI-driven eHealth platform focused on sustainable weight loss and prevention of lifestyle-related diseases. Available on web and mobile, it uses a freemium model with ad-supported and PRO plans. Our users are health-conscious individuals, and future clients include clinics and insurers. Backed by scientific publications, our small expert team combines tech, health, and business skills to drive impact globally.	$400K /mo Reported	Advertising +4	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Fitness Enthusiasts +2	GO +15	Founded 2014 · Solo founder · United States	75	Build this
Custom treehouse construction o2treehouse.com Architectural treehouses blending modern engineering with nature.	$60K /mo Reported	Franchise +4	Direct sales Brand Authenticity	Families +4	+7	Founded 2004 · 8 people · $10K to start	53	Build this
One-stop beauty and wellness glosshouz.com "Comprehensive day spa for ultimate beauty and wellness."	$300K /mo Reported	Membership +2	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Women +5	+22	Founded 2016 · 35 people · $1M to start	47	Build this
Vacation rental cleaning franchise maidthisfranchise.com Cleaning franchise specializing in vacation rentals.	$200K /mo Reported	Franchise +2	Word of mouth Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Airbnb Hosts +4	+1	Founded 2013 · 6 people · $800 to start	72	Build this

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