Best Home-Based Franchises in Australia
15 of the 353 franchise systems you can run from home or a vehicle, no shopfront, lower overheads. Ranked by published entry cost, cheapest first.
| # | Franchise | Category | Units | Investment (all-in) | Royalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savvy | Mortgage & Finance | 0 | $2K–$5K | Not published | View |
| 2 | Zuu Money | Mortgage & Finance | 1 | $4K–$9K | Not published | View |
| 3 | Orange Cleaning | Cleaning | 4 | $5K–$19K | Not published | View |
| 4 | Dirty Dog Hydrobath | Pet Services | 2 | $5K–$8K | Not published | View |
| 5 | Venue Smart | B2B Services | 0 | $5K–$30K | Not published | View |
| 6 | Jim's Blinds | Home & Trade Services | 2 | $7K–$33K | Not published | View |
| 7 | Jim's Blinds, Shutters & Awnings | Home & Trade Services | 2 | $7K–$33K | Not published | Cost |
| 8 | David Reid Homes Group | Home & Trade Services | 9 | $8K–$25K | Not published | View |
| 9 | Fantastic Services | Cleaning | 75 | $8K–$60K | Not published | Cost |
| 10 | Optima Cleaners | Cleaning | 1 | $8K–$25K | Not published | View |
| 11 | Mums2Mums Home Services | Cleaning | 28 | $9K–$23K | Not published | Cost |
| 12 | James Home Services | Home & Trade Services | 59 | $9K–$19K | Not published | Cost |
| 13 | The Brokerage Connection | Mortgage & Finance | 6 | $10K–$23K | Not published | View |
| 14 | Little Images | B2B Services | 22 | $10K–$85K | Not published | View |
| 15 | Australia’s Franchise Group | Cleaning | 24 | $10K–$18K | Not published | View |
Lowest entry on this list: Savvy from $2,000 all-in. Investment figures are each system's published all-in establishment cost. Rankings are directory listings, not endorsements, always verify fees against the disclosure document.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best home-based franchise in Australia?
Home-based franchises are concentrated in services: cleaning, lawn and garden, pool care, pet services and courier work. The best fit depends on your budget and local demand, check our location reports for demand by area.
Are home-based franchises profitable?
Home-based systems have low overheads (no rent or fit-out), so break-even can come sooner, but income depends on how many jobs you can service. Demand varies by area, see the local opportunity scores in our location reports.