
Last year we wrote a piece on franchises and thought we would provide a part II on this topic where we discuss franchise opportunities that are geared towards women.
If you are researching and considering different franchises, here is a brief list of areas to consider.
- Childcare
- Arts & Crafts
- Fitness
- Teaching/Learning (Children and Adult)
- Website Publishing
- Cosmetics
- Computers (IT)
- Senior Care
- Home Cleaning
- Dance
- Travel Agency
- Fashion Boutique
- Copywriting
- Music
- Wedding Planning
- Spa, Hair, Nails
- Business Sales
There are many more types of franchises out there to consider so if you would like a complete listing please visit Entrepreneur magazine’s Top 500 list for 2012. For our UK readers you can visit Workingmums where you can find a complete listing of franchise business opportunities.

Have you ever thought about starting your own business someday? Becoming an entrepreneur is a life goal for many driven women but finding the right business idea or concept is not always the easiest thing to do. Sometimes the answer can be starting a franchise. Franchises offer turn key opportunities that have been proven to be successful by owners and franchisees. Some women prefer the allure of starting something from the ground up but if having a support system and reliable resources in place is something that you need then this path may be for you.
From home based opportunities, payroll solutions, health care or even working with kids there are a wide variety of options when considering a franchise. So, where can you go to learn more about franchises for women that fit the lifestyle, interests and clientele you are after? Here is a list of websites that offer franchise opportunities for women with detailed information including total investment amounts and everything needed to complete the necessary research before deciding on which business if the right fit.
- Franchises for Women
- Workingmums.co.uk (U.K. based site for working moms that has an entire section dedicated to franchise opportunities)
- Franchise Solutions for Women
- Franchise Help
- Chic CEO
Joining a franchise business is a very big decision that requires research and due diligence. Understanding the risks, legalities and structure associated with franchises is key to determining if in fact a franchise is your route to becoming an entrepreneur.
