Top 40 E2 Investment Opportunities (Franchises)
Written by: Patrick Findaro
Investing in a franchise is one of the best ways to secure an E2 visa.
The well-established nature of franchises helps facilitate the approval process. There is a clear roadmap on what needs to be done for the business to open, become profitable and continue to grow. Also, the franchisor provides initial & ongoing support to the franchisee (E2 visa investor).
However, not all franchises allow for foreigners to invest in their business expansion. This is especially true for giants in the industry, such as Dunkin Donuts and the UPS store. On the other hand, smaller franchises are typically a better option for E2 investors since they can offer more training, and have experience working with international entrepreneurs.
In fact, some of the franchises below may speak an E2 investor’s native language, such as Estrella Insurance (Spanish) or Stemtree (Arabic and French).
All of the following franchises have been reviewed by our team and many have multiple E2 visa approvals.
In order to avoid engaging in a long and arduous process only for your franchise dreams to fall through, keep reading to learn more about which franchises are available for an E2 investor visa.
Top 40 E2 Visa Franchises by number of U.S. locations currently open
1. Interim Healthcare
Number of US Locations: 329
Year Founded: 1967
Starting Investment Amount: $125,000
Interim Healthcare provides health care services to individuals, and as temporary staff to other health care providers and facilities. Interim HealthCare is a franchise concept in the Healthcare Services industry.
2. Number of US Locations: 321
Year Founded: 2008
Starting Investment Amount: $42,000
Property Management Incorporated (PMI) offers a broad spectrum of rental property management and real estate services. Property Management Inc. is a franchise concept in the Real Estate industry. To date, PMI has had 20+ E2 visa approvals.
3. Number of US Locations: 191
Year Founded: 2006
Starting Investment Amount: $187,000
Fiesta Insurance sells insurance policies and provides retail tax return preparation services and electronic tax return filing. Fiesta Insurance is a franchise concept in the Business Services industry.
4. Number of US Locations: 162
Year Founded: 1980
Starting Investment Amount: $50,000
Estrella insurance offers a low-cost investment along with a proven business model. As an industry leader for over 40 years, Estrella insurance offers complete training and support as well as strong marketing campaigns across traditional and digital formats. Estrella insurance leverages the relationship with insurance companies to offer the right coverage and pricing to our customers. Estrella Insurance is a franchise concept in the Business Services industry.
5. Floor Coverings International
Number of US Locations: 147
Year Founded: 1998
Starting Investment Amount: $154,000
Floor Coverings International will conduct a mobile retail floor covering and window treatment business. Floor Coverings International is a franchise concept in the Home Services industry.
6. Saladworks
Number of US Locations: 116
Year Founded: 1986
Starting Investment Amount: $210,000
Fast food burger chains are starting to feel the heat — more and more Americans every year are trying to make the switch from grease to greens. A 2020 survey that studied U.S. eating habits found that 73% of consumers plan to eat and drink healthier. Many people have grown tired of food coming from industrial frialators, and Saladworks is benefiting from this foodie fatigue. Saladworks is a franchise concept in the Food and Beverage industry.
7. BurgerFi
Number of US Locations: 104
Year Founded: 2011
Starting Investment Amount: $613,000
BurgerFi is a specialty burger shop that sells hamburgers, hot dogs, and other related products. BurgerFi is a franchise concept in the Food and Beverage industry.
8. TGA Premier Sports
Number of US Locations: 102
Year Founded: 2003
Starting Investment Amount: $38,000
TGA Premier Sports combines athletics, academics and life lessons to create fun and engaging youth programs. TGA Premier Sports is a franchise concept in the Children Programs industry.
9. British Swim School
Number of US Locations: 98
Year Founded: 2011
Starting Investment Amount: $91,000
British Swim School businesses operate a swimming and water-survival instruction for individuals of all ages. British Swim School is a franchise concept in the Children Programs industry.
10. Cinnaholic
Number of US Locations: 24
Year Founded: 2010
Starting Investment Amount: $187.000
Cinnaholic is a casual, full-service specialty bakery featuring custom gourmet cinnamon rolls, and other food products and beverages. Cinnaholic is a franchise concept in the Food and Beverage industry.
11. Supporting Strategies
Number of US Locations: 91
Year Founded: 2013
Starting Investment Amount: $77,000
Supporting Strategies provides outsourced bookkeeping and operational support for small businesses. Supporting Strategies is a franchise concept in the Business Services industry.
12. Tutoring Club
Number of US Locations: 86
Year Founded: 1991
Starting Investment Amount: $66,000
Who is perfect for our world? Individuals looking to make a difference in the world by directly changing the trajectory and outcomes of the lives of our youth; individuals looking to sink their teeth into a market that is pandemic-resistant, recession-resistant, and growing; and individuals looking to actively work 25 hours per-week, yet bring home a great living. Tutoring Club is a franchise concept in the Education Programs industry. Tutoring Club has experience working with investors for the E-2 visas from multiple countries.
13. Creative Colors
Number of US Locations: 83
Year Founded: 1990
Starting Investment Amount: $95,000
Creative Colors specializes in repair, coloring, cleaning, protection and restoration of leather, cloth, and other upholstery surfaces. Creative Colors is a franchise concept in the Home Services industry.
14. Ductz
Number of US Locations: 81
Year Founded: 2002
Starting Investment Amount: $72,000
DUCTZ offers a franchise to operate a business offering HVAC cleaning and restoration services for residential and commercial units. DUCTZ is a franchise concept in the Cleaning and Maintenance industry.
15. Mr. Transmission
Number of US Locations: 78
Year Founded: 1990
Starting Investment Amount: $203,000
Mr. Transmission and Milex Auto Care specializes in the repair, service, and installation of automobile parts and related components. Mr. Transmission / Milex is a franchise concept in the Automotive industry. Mr Transmission has had numerous foreign investors including from Argentina.
16. Showhomes
Number of US Locations: 65
Year Founded: 1994
Starting Investment Amount: $85,000
Showhomes Business offers franchises providing services designed to help owners in the potential sale of their homes through home management, staging, etc. Showhomes is a franchise concept in the Real Estate industry.
17. All County Property Management
Number of US Locations: 60
Year Founded: 1990
Starting Investment Amount: $72,000
All County Property Management offers real estate property management services, real estate rental services, listing services, and more. All County Property Management is a franchise concept in the Real Estate industry. Being based in Florida, the top state for E2 visa investors, All County Property Management is very comfortable with the E2 visa investment process.
18. Snapology
Number of US Locations: 60
Year Founded: 2010
Starting Investment Amount: $86,000
Snapology offers curriculum-based courses, events and learning experiences using building toys, robotics, coding and engineering techniques. Snapology is a franchise concept in the Education Programs industry.
19. Techy
Number of US Locations: 55
Year Founded: 2012
Starting Investment Amount: $45,000
The franchise offered is for the operation of a business for the installation, maintenance and repair of cell phones, computers, tablets, and smart home hardware and other electronic devices, and the sale of specified electronic devices, accessories and other supplies and items. Techy is a franchise concept in the retail products and services industry. Techy has had over 20 E2 visa approvals.
20. First Choice Business Broker
Number of US Locations: 46
Year Founded: 1994
Starting Investment Amount: $64,000
Buying or selling your own business can be one of the most difficult aspects of business ownership. With so many businesses for sale and so many prospective buyers, it can be overwhelming just figuring out where to begin. Fortunately, First Choice Business Brokers provides a nationwide network of Business Sales Professionals to help guide you through the buying or selling process. First Choice is a franchise concept in the Business Services industry.
21. Keyrenter Property Management
Number of US Locations: 35
Year Founded: 2013
Starting Investment Amount: $55,000
Keyrenter Property Management offers franchises that provide full service real estate management and rental services. Keyrenter Property Management is a franchise concept in the Real Estate industry.
22. Dreammaker Bath & Kitchen
Number of US Locations: 34
Year Founded: 1975
Starting Investment Amount: $142,000
DreamMaker B&K offers residential and commercial bathroom and kitchen remodeling, and other interior remodeling. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen is a franchise concept in the Home Services industry.
23. Wow 1 Day Painting
Number of US Locations: 32
Year Founded: 2010
Starting Investment Amount: $67,000
Wow 1 Day Painting is a professional commercial and residential painting business. Wow 1 Day Painting is a franchise concept in the Home Services industry.
24. Succentrix
Number of US Locations: 32
Year Founded: 2014
Starting Investment Amount: $39,000
Succentrix Business Advisors is a cloud-based franchise model and can handle your accounting needs virtually anywhere! Succentrix is a franchise concept in the Business Services industry.
25. IPG Florida
Number of US Locations: 25
Year Founded: 2001
Starting Investment Amount: $191,000
Our unique portfolio package franchise enables an investor to generate income virtually from inception. IPG is one of the largest and longest established property management organizations in Florida, providing each and every franchisee with the expertise acquired over some 20 years. IPG is a franchise concept in the Real Estate industry. With over 15 E2 visa approvals and 5+ years working with Visa Franchise clients, IPG Florida is a top choice for many of our clients.
26. OMEX
Number of US Locations: 22
Year Founded: 1990
Starting Investment Amount: $40,000
Omex International provides professional cleaning services specializing in commercial accounts and providing related services. OMEX is a franchise concept in the Cleaning and Maintenance industry.
27. 1Heart Caregiver Services
Number of US Locations: 14
Year Founded: 2003
Starting Investment Amount: $88,110
1Heart Caregiver Services offers quality senior home care for elderly relatives. 1Heart Caregiver Services is a franchise concept in the Healthcare Services industry. Multiple E2 visa approvals especially for investors moving to California.
28. Body 20
Number of US Locations: 14
Year Founded: 2017
Starting Investment Amount: $79,000
Body20 offers franchises to operate a personal training fitness studio offering full body exercises utilizing state of the art technology and equipment. Body20 Studio is a franchise concept in the Fitness Centers industry.
29. Shack Shine
Number of US Locations: 13
Year Founded: 2015
Starting Investment Amount: $67,000
Shack Shine offers franchises for the operation of professional, residential house detailing businesses. Shack Shine is a franchise concept in the Home Services industry.
30. Amazing Explorers
Number of US Locations: 12
Year Founded: 2014
Starting Investment Amount: $517,000
Amazing Explorers Academy has an innovative proprietary STEAM methodology which prepares kids from the exponential changes of the 21st century. They also have an Emotional intelligence program, a partnership with Nemours Hospital for developing the menus, our proprietary technology platform, franchise fees lowest in the industry. Amazing Explorers is a franchise concept in the Education Programs industry.
31. USA Ninja Challenge
Number of US Locations: 11
Year Founded: 2015
Starting Investment Amount: $172,000
USA Ninja Challenge is a franchise concept in the Children Programs industry
32. Success on the Spectrum
Number of US Locations: 11
Year Founded: 2015
Starting Investment Amount: $224,500
Currently 1 in 54 kids is identified with ASD (autism spectrum disorder). Applied Behavior Analysis therapy is recognized as the most effective treatment for autistic individuals. In-Center therapy is in high demand, but supply is limited. Success on the Spectrum has a proven model (turnkey) to open and operate profitable centers while making a difference in communities across the US. Success on the Spectrum is a franchise concept in the Children Programs industry.
33. A Better Solution HomeCare
Number of US Locations: 9
Year Founded: 2000
Starting Investment Amount: $93,000
A Better Solution In Home Care provides a broad range of in-home services including nurse delegated tasks. A Better Solution Homecare is a franchise concept in the Healthcare Services industry.
34. Stemtree
Number of US Locations: 9
Year Founded: 2014
Starting Investment Amount: $69,000
Stemtree’s focus on science, coding, robotics, and electrical engineering aligns with today’s nationwide emphasis on STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. When you join the Stemtree team as a franchise owner you will receive outstanding support in several exciting areas, including Operational Support, Marketing Support, Purchasing Support, and Ongoing Research and Development. Our training programs are thorough and will give you all the tools necessary for running a successful Stemtree franchise. If you have a passion for helping others and improving lives, then owning a Stemtree Franchise would be the one of the most rewarding franchises available. StemTree is a franchise concept in the Education Programs industry.
35. Chill-N
Number of US Locations: 8
Year Founded: 2012
Starting Investment Amount: $335,000
Ice cream is a recession proof business and we have seen very strong performance in the last several months and are on pace to end 2020 with positive sales over 2019. Our business model also lends itself to delivery platform due to our unique operational execution of adding nitrogen to the order. We make custom ready to order ice-cream in under 232 minutes with vegan and non-dairy options for all type of diets at a reasonable cost. The brand will provide all the support to open a store for a franchisee including operating the store for the franchisee should that franchisee choose to be an absentee owner. Chill-N is a franchise concept in the Food and Beverage industry.
36. Boardwalk Fries
Number of US Locations: 7
Year Founded: 2008
Starting Investment Amount: $174,000
Boardwalk Fries Burgers Shakes is a fast-casual restaurant that offers french fries, hamburger sandwiches, and more. Boardwalk Fries is a franchise concept in the Food and Beverage industry. They have had multiple E2 and EB5 investor visa approvals.
37. Stretch Lab
Number of US Locations: 6
Year Founded: 2017
Starting Investment Amount: $171,000
Stretch Lab offers a franchise to operate a fitness studio that provides stretching classes and related therapy services. StretchLab is a franchise concept in the Fitness Centers industry.
38. Nutty Scientists
Number of US Locations: 6
Year Founded: 2007
Starting Investment Amount: $35,000
Since 1996, children around the world have benefited from the Nutty Scientists method for learning through experimentation, participation, and most of all – fun! Nutty Scientists is a franchise concept in the Children Programs industry.
39. Wing it On!
Number of US Locations: 6
Year Founded: 2011
Starting Investment Amount: $214,000
Wing It On!® operates a quick service restaurant or food truck that sells a wide variety of chicken wings, and other menu items. Wing it On! is a franchise concept in the Food and Beverage industry.
40. D.O.G Hotels
Number of US Locations: 5
Year Founded: 2014
Starting Investment Amount: $615,000
The Pet service industry is booming. It is one of the hottest industries in the United States and the world. With more and more owners considering their pampering and specialty services for furry family members. Alongside it is veterinary care
which has undergone growth as a result of mass household penetration. We franchise the opportunity to operate retail stores specializing in top-of-the-line dog services, including dog boarding, dog daycare and grooming. Entering our franchise system is like becoming a family. You will be guided all the way and provided with the resulting knowledge from years of experience. DOG Hotels is a franchise concept in the Retail Products and Services industry.
Next Steps to Choosing Your E2 Visa Business?
This was meant as a sample list of E2 visa-eligible businesses. However, you MUST consult & engage a U.S. licensed attorney to advise on structuring the franchise investment for the E-2 visa.
For example, an investment of $50,000 will most likely miss the substantiality requirement of the E-2 visa. Even though the franchise does not require more than $50,000 to open and operate. You might have to open two locations, spend more on marketing, etc.
You can reach out directly to the franchises or if you prefer to have a trusted franchise advisor throughout the process, apply to be a Visa Franchise client today!
