The

10

best

Maintenance

franchises of 2026

Complete ranking by Growth & Profitability

Maintenance franchises operate in a recurring-service segment focused on repairs, upkeep, and specialty technical services for residential and commercial properties.

These businesses typically benefit from repeat customers, contract-based revenue, and relatively low labor intensity compared to broader construction services.

Below are the top 10 maintenance franchises, highlighting the brands that best balance payback efficiency, startup costs, system scale, and franchisee growth.

ServiceMaster

9.1
/
10

ServiceMaster offers residential and commercial cleaning and restoration services, addressing various cleaning and disaster recovery needs.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

2157
+
-4%
-4%
Franchise fee

?

$32,500
Investment

?

$88,000 - $125,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$499,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
9.1
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

ServiceMaster provides residential and commercial cleaning, restoration, and maintenance services.
Its ranking is driven by unmatched system scale paired with excellent payback efficiency.

  • Very large system with 2,157 franchisees
  • Low average investment (~$106.5K)
  • Strong 0.21x payback
  • Modest franchisee contraction slightly offsets scale advantages

Sam the Concrete Man

8.8
/
10

Sam the Concrete Man specializes in concrete restoration and repair, offering services to enhance the durability and aesthetics of concrete surfaces.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

81
+
103%
103%
Franchise fee

?

$67,000
Investment

?

$92,000 - $146,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$968,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

16.4%

Our score
8.8
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Sam the Concrete Man specializes in residential and commercial concrete installation and repair services.
Its ranking reflects outstanding payback paired with strong growth momentum.

  • Growing system with 81 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$119K)
  • Excellent 0.12x payback
  • Strong franchisee growth (~103%) boosts ranking

SealMaster

8.4
/
10

SealMaster provides pavement and asphalt maintenance products and services, helping clients protect and preserve their asphalt investments.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

43
+
0%
0%
Franchise fee

?

$35,000
Investment

?

$580,000 - $925,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$12,361,000

+
0.1%
0.1%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
8.4
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

SealMaster focuses on pavement maintenance, sealcoating, and asphalt repair services.
Its ranking benefits from exceptional capital efficiency despite higher upfront investment.

  • Established system with 43 franchisees
  • Higher average investment (~$752.5K)
  • Outstanding 0.06x payback
  • Stable franchisee count supports durability

Fitness Machine Technicians

8.1
/
10

Fitness Machine Technicians specializes in fitness equipment repair and maintenance, ensuring gym equipment operates safely and efficiently.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

121
+
20%
20%
Franchise fee

?

$45,000
Investment

?

$66,000 - $128,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$371,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

19.8%

Our score
8.1
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Fitness Machine Technicians provides repair and maintenance services for commercial fitness equipment.
Its ranking is driven by efficient economics and steady expansion.

  • Mid-sized system with 121 franchisees
  • Low average investment (~$97K)
  • Attractive 0.26x payback
  • Healthy franchisee growth (~20%) supports expansion

EverLine Coatings and Services

7.8
/
10

EverLine Coatings offers pavement and parking lot maintenance services, including line striping, pavement marking, and signage installation.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

55
+
n.a.
n.a.
Franchise fee

?

$59,500
Investment

?

$161,000 - $318,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$476,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

31.6%

Our score
7.8
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

EverLine offers parking lot striping, pavement markings, and surface coating services.
Its ranking reflects strong margins balanced against moderate payback efficiency.

  • Growing system with 55 franchisees
  • Higher average investment (~$239.5K)
  • Solid 0.50x payback
  • Stable growth supports long-term positioning

Jet-Black

7.5
/
10

Jet-Black offers asphalt maintenance services, including sealcoating, crack filling, and asphalt repair, to extend the life of driveways and parking lots.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

93
+
-4%
-4%
Franchise fee

?

$37,500
Investment

?

$67,000 - $116,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$408,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.5
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Jet-Black specializes in asphalt repair, sealcoating, and pavement maintenance services.
Its ranking is supported by solid payback and manageable capital requirements.

  • Established system with 93 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$91.5K)
  • Competitive 0.22x payback
  • Slight franchisee contraction weighs modestly on ranking

The Dentist's Choice

7.3
/
10

The Dentist's Choice is a mobile repair franchise offering dental handpiece maintenance and restoration services, serving dentists and dental clinics, and known for home-based operations, low overhead, specialized training, and quick turnaround on critical drill repairs across North America.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

118
+
2%
2%
Franchise fee

?

$50,000
Investment

?

$64,000 - $69,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$280,000

+
-3.4%
-3.4%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.3
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

The Dentist’s Choice provides repair and maintenance services for dental office equipment.
Its ranking reflects efficient payback paired with niche specialization.

  • Established system with 118 franchisees
  • Low average investment (~$66.5K)
  • Attractive 0.24x payback
  • Stable franchisee growth supports ranking

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions

7.0
/
10

Filta offers eco-friendly kitchen services, including cooking oil filtration, fryer management, and waste recycling, promoting sustainability in foodservice operations.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

355
+
10%
10%
Franchise fee

?

$39,950
Investment

?

$124,000 - $139,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$293,000

+
20.9%
20.9%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
7.0
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Filta Environmental Kitchen Solutions services commercial kitchen exhaust systems and grease filters.
Its ranking benefits from system size but is weighed down by higher capital requirements.

  • Large system with 355 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$131.5K)
  • Solid 0.45x payback
  • Steady franchisee growth supports durability

SealKing

6.8
/
10

SealKing specializes in pavement maintenance and sealcoating services, enhancing the appearance and longevity of asphalt surfaces.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

23
+
5%
5%
Franchise fee

?

$20,000
Investment

?

$58,000 - $108,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$194,000

+
-7.0%
-7.0%
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
6.8
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

SealKing focuses on asphalt sealcoating and pavement maintenance services.
Its ranking reflects lower startup costs offset by smaller system scale.

  • Smaller system with 23 franchisees
  • Low average investment (~$83K)
  • Competitive 0.43x payback
  • Limited franchisee growth moderates ranking

Creative Colors

6.6
/
10

Creative Colors specializes in repairing and restoring damaged leather, vinyl, and fabric surfaces, offering cost-effective alternatives to replacement.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Franchisees

?

69
+
-3%
-3%
Franchise fee

?

$59,500
Investment

?

$101,000 - $122,000
Revenue (AUV)

?

Undisclosed

$218,000

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

?

n.a.

Our score
6.6
/
10

What WE LIKE

Here's the rationale for our score

Creative Colors provides parking lot striping and pavement marking services.
Its ranking is supported by reasonable payback but limited by slower growth.

  • Established system with 69 franchisees
  • Moderate average investment (~$111.5K)
  • Solid 0.51x payback
  • Slight franchisee decline weighs on positioning

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