Laid off? Looking for a new kind of challenge? A homebased franchise might be in your future. The opportunities listed here provide a proven business model, and there’s no need to worry about real estate costs–whether you want to offer pet services or start an advertising business. And even better, most of the following run-from-home franchises can be purchased for less than $50,000.

The top 101 homebased franchises are listed by their 2009 Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® rank. This listing is not intended to endorse any particular franchise; it’s just meant to give you a push in the right direction. You should only purchase a franchise after carefully reading the Franchise Disclosure Document, contacting current and former franchisees, and talking to a lawyer and an accountant. For more, go to entrepreneur.com/franzone/guide.

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Top 10 Homebased Franchises for 2009
1. Jani-King
2. Jan-Pro Franchising Int’l. Inc.
3. Servpro
4. ServiceMaster Clean
5. Snap-on Tools
6. Stratus Building Solutions
7. Matco Tools
8. Jazzercise Inc.
9. Vanguard Cleaning Systems
10. Bonus Building Care