Searching for a franchise opportunity by industry is an excellent way to incorporate your experience, skills, and interests into a new business venture. In this section, our vast franchise directory is ordered according to the industry, or area of business, that available franchise opportunities fall into. Some popular franchise industries that you're probably already familiar with include fast food franchises, mobile franchises, and retail franchises. Home based franchises are quickly growing in popularity as more and more entrepreneurs find ways to bring the office into the comfort of their own home. If you're retired, a single parent, or you simply want to eliminate the dreaded commute to and from work each day, a home based franchise may be perfect for you. On the other hand, if you're a social personality who thrives on teamwork, interaction with clients and customers, and a unique adventure every day, then a business in such industries as pet franchises, senior care franchises, or real estate franchises may be more your pace. Once you start thinking about your areas of interest or past work experiences, you may find that there is an abundance of franchise opportunities that suit you very well. For example, of you enjoy hitting the gym, playing sports, or have knowledge of how to live a healthy lifestyle, you might want to browse the listings in our fitness franchises or sports franchises sections. Or perhaps you have some education in accounting; an available franchise in the accounting and financial industry could be the business opportunity you've been looking for. Franchise opportunities specifically for women are organized separately so they can be viewed quickly and conveniently, and all of our current franchise re-sales have their own section here as well.