Hey Empire Builders, Welcome to this week’s Franchise Empire Newsletter, where we share specific franchise opportunities that we think are interesting and examples of everyday folks building their empires.
✔ A Home Service Resale for $350K**
✔ Is Home2 Suites a Good Investment? (Costs, Sales, & fees)
✔ From Wrong Fit to the Right Business Plan - Lakesha’s Story
✔ Get Rich With This BORING Business in 2026
**Sales are non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the source; they should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and asking price supplied by the Seller.
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Franchise resales possess many benefits for aspiring business owners – established cash flow, experienced employees, systems in place, and brand awareness, to name a few.
**Revenue, or any financial numbers, is non-verified information provided by the franchise Owner. The data provided has NOT been verified by the franchisor. You should treat the values as approximated values. Buyer is encouraged to independently verify the financial information and asking price supplied by the Seller.
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Lakesha had already experienced entrepreneurship and she knew firsthand what it felt like when the fit wasn’t right.
After stepping away from a food deli she owned with her husband, she went back to the drawing board. This time, she was determined to find a business with flexibility, long-term stability, and real scalability.
With over 20 years as a behavior therapist and a background in engineering, she had the leadership, structure, and problem-solving skills. What she needed was the right vehicle.
Working closely with Chris, she explored multiple franchise models and narrowed in on a service-driven painting business with strong systems and growth potential. The simplicity of the model, combined with clear operational support, made it the right match.
“Lakesha was intentional from the start,” Chris shared. “She learned from her previous experience, stayed open, and focused on building something sustainable this time.”
Today, Lakesha owns two territories in a scalable painting franchise and is building a business designed for long-term success. Sometimes the first chapter teaches you exactly how to win the second. Congrats Lakesha!
In 2009, Hilton decided it was time to shake up the extended-stay hotel market. It had been 20 years since they launched a new hotel brand, and they saw an opportunity to serve long-term travelers differently.
Two years later, the first Home2 Suites property opened, built around a simple idea: give travelers more space, more comfort, and more amenities without the luxury price tag.
Instead of traditional hotel layouts, Home2 Suites focused on suite-style rooms with kitchenettes, flexible furniture, pet-friendly policies, and community-centered spaces like fire pits and outdoor grills. They even introduced “Spin2Cycle,” a combined fitness center and laundry room concept designed for extended stays.
Fast forward to today, and the brand has grown rapidly. As of December 2023, there were 595 hotels open. In 2024, they added 68 more, bringing the total to 663 U.S. locations. What’s unique? Zero company-owned properties. Every single Home2 Suites location is franchisee-owned. So, let's see what it takes to own one of your own..👇
*You should treat the values as approximated values. These values were found online through research.
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*Information above taken from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document – Item 19
Budget Blinds might sound boring, but this home service franchise is quietly generating serious revenue. In this video, we break down how much it costs to start a Budget Blinds franchise, what franchisees are actually making, how the royalty model is changing in 2026, and whether this is truly a good investment. I’ve personally looked into buying a resale myself, and I know multiple owners in the system. If you’re looking for a low-cost franchise that isn’t flashy but has real numbers behind it, this breakdown will help you decide if this “boring” business could actually build wealth. Comment below if you would ever own a business like this.
That’s a wrap for this week’s Franchise Empire newsletter.
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-Tariq and The Franchise Empire Team