20 “Poor Man’s Businesses” That Make $100,000 Franchises Look Like a Scam
80K views · Aug 7, 2026 · People & Blogs
Comments · 25
@roberthall6161 · 1 month ago
A business you start is life changing and prosperous.
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@HealthEdgeHub · 3 weeks ago
This video is a true eye-opener! The comparison between spending hundreds of thousands on expensive franchises versus starting a low-cost, self-owned business is extremely compelling. Practical ideas like parking lot line striping, gutter cleaning, or pressure washing solve real everyday problems that most people overlook. Thank you for putting together such a realistic and inspiring list for anyone looking to build true ownership without taking on massive franchise debt!
@gimcrack555 · 1 month ago
Being your own boss is always more profitable and you get to choose it all. The customer, the days and the hours to work. Running a flea market and special events to buy and sell stuff. Dog therapy; right dog, right certificates, your in business. Buy and sell used vehicles, cleaning houses or even a caregiver. Repairing or building PC's. So many side hustles I do, not much to invest or take to much time away from you and still pocket good amounts of money.
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@StevieRayHauls · 1 month ago
Subscribed
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@HiddenMarginsY-T · 3 weeks ago
Sometimes the most basic business, are the one that makes the most money
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@rivercityplanes · 1 month ago
Lawn care would hardly qualify as underestimated. I would say over saturated! At least in Fla. On any given day I will see 10 trucks easyly<br>🤔
@Rybread1611 · 5 days ago
Didn't talk about how expensive dumpsters are for the junk hauling
@Alex-y2x2g · 1 month ago
Free fertilzers and natral leaf dyes
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@ticktock2383 · 1 month ago
Never buy any franchise.
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@frieswithhypocricy · 10 days ago
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@Joses_Cards_World · 1 month ago
🎉
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@chrisglover2697 · 1 month ago (edited)
Thats incorrect about franchises ait depends on the company and location with proper management for instance a city center mc Donald's At $300,000 a year franchise can earn up to 10 to 15 times the franchise fee and make a 20-30 percent profit annually but not all franchises have the brand power of McDonald's or heavy traffic locations
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