Mobile franchises

The typical mobile franchise here costs $95,810 to $167,250 to open. Sort the table by cost, fee, royalty or number of locations.

Businesses that work from a van, truck or trailer and go to the customer: food trucks, mobile pet grooming, windshield and bumper repair, waste compaction and more.

Brands: 139
Typical cost: $96K–$167K
Lowest start: $4KPoop 911
Share earnings: 91 of 139

All 139 brands

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Mobile franchises: investment, fee, royalty and locations

Snap-onMobile	$201K–$465K	$8,000+	$145/month	3,409	Yes
Kona IceIce cream	$115K–$229K	$15,000	$3K–$5K/year	1,933	No
Matco ToolsMobile	$104K–$376K	$10,000	None	1,741	$517K
Mac ToolsMobile	$138K–$418K	$8,000	$1,200/year	832	Yes
Cornwell Quality ToolsMobile	$175K–$319K	$0	None	793	$614K
Mister SofteeIce cream	$297K–$385K	$7,500	$4,045 a year	617	No
Smash My TrashMobile	$372K–$492K	$49,500	8% + per-truck minimum	523	Yes
Travelin’ Tom’s CoffeeCoffee	$185K–$265K	$15,000	$3K–$5K/yr	334	No
Floor Coverings InternationalMobile	$202K–$283K	$55,000	5%; graduated monthly minimums	309	Yes
Poop 911Pet	$4K–$26K	$0	25%	268	No
Zoomin GroominDog grooming	$65K–$205K	$45,000	8%	257	$172K
FibrenewRestoration	$102K–$122K	$47,000	$795+/mo	237	No
KinderdanceMobile	$25K–$49K	$20,000+	7%–12% + minimum	227	No
Colors On ParadeAuto repair	$21K–$98K	$7,500	20%–30%	223	$141K
SuperGlass Windshield RepairAuto repair	$38K–$113K	$20,000+	6% of gross revenues	183	No
Bark & ManeDog grooming	$167K–$209K	$19,950	5–6%	167	Yes
DonutNVBakery	$190K–$273K	$59,500	$750 a month per unit	144	Yes
Bumper ManAuto repair	$73K–$115K	$50,000	25% continuing service fee	141	No
ScreenmobileMobile	$148K–$210K	$49,500	7%; minimum from month four	138	$484K
KidokineticsSports	$134K–$223K	$65,000	8%	134	Yes
FriosIce cream	$77K–$99K	$37,500	$6,500–$8,500 annually	114	$92K
PoolwerxMobile	$105K–$141K	$49,500	7%	107	Yes
Bar-B-CleanCleaning	$78K–$99K	$49,500	6% or $500/mo	107	Yes
CrushrMobile	$152K–$393K	$49,500	8%, subject to minimums	100	Yes
Cousins Maine LobsterMobile	$194K–$651K	$40,000	8% + minimum	84	$1.21M
The Grout DoctorCleaning	$24K–$38K	$15,000+	Tiered rates; household-based minimum	80	$149K
Furry LandDog grooming	$137K–$310K	$65,000+	6% + minimum	71	Yes
Creative Colors InternationalAuto repair	$102K–$126K	$59,500	7.5%; graduated monthly minimums	70	Yes
Fleet CleanCommercial cleaning	$188K–$459K	$10,000+	8.5%	62	$898K
Waffle CabinBreakfast	$94K–$226K	$23,500	5%	58	Yes
Color GloMobile	$91K–$96K	$45,500	10% + minimum	53	Yes
Window GangWindow cleaning	$139K–$247K	$65,000	6%	51	$305K
Shrunk 3DMobile	$187K–$267K	$49,900	8% + minimum	51	Yes
Heavyweight WasteJunk removal	$570K–$757K	$49,500	8% + account fee	50	Yes
GameTruckMobile	$164K–$312K	$49,500	7%	50	No
Blue Nose AerialReal estate	$16K–$56K	$8,950	4%	50	No
Acai ExpressSmoothie	$158K–$429K	$25,000	6%	46	$516K
SpiffyMobile	$102K–$181K	$40,000	7%	38	Yes
DapperTailsDog grooming	$104K–$242K	$50,000	7%	33	Yes
AlsiesIce cream	$129K–$192K	$49,500	6%	33	Yes
Mobile Veterinary SpecialistsPet	$144K–$234K	$10,000	20%	32	Yes
Images 4 KidsMobile	$46K–$58K	$36,000	$528/month	32	$147K
GoMobile TiresTire	$208K–$294K	$40,000	7.5% + minimum	32	No
Overtime AthleticsSports	$46K–$73K	$30,000	5% or minimum	31	No
Lil' AngelsMobile	$41K–$46K	$29,500	$0.60 per package	31	No
Repicci's Italian IceIce cream	$84K–$173K	$36,000	None	27	No
MobiledumpsMobile	$62K–$210K	$30,000	7% + minimum	26	No
Abu Omar HalalMobile	$362K–$797K	$35,000	6%	26	Yes
With A TwistMobile	$55K–$136K	$29,000	7%	24	No
Wild Bill’sMobile	$110K–$256K	$49,500	Fixed annual royalty; event fees extra	24	Yes
Woops!Bakery	$65K–$165K	$40,000	4% + minimum	22	Yes
AMIVMobile	$70K–$250K	$50,000+	6.5%–8%	19	$160K
Sticky Fingers CookingMobile	$78K–$127K	$48,000	8%	18	$284K
Renew CrewCleaning	$108K–$149K	$65,000	6% + minimum	17	Yes
DentsmartAuto repair	$79K–$111K	$25,000	8%	17	No
Nationwide LiftsMobile	$50K–$89K	$30,000	3% + $1,250 a month	16	No
Beverly Ann's CookieBakery	$170K–$270K	$15,000	Annual $3,000-$5,000 schedule	16	No
Parker-Anderson EnrichmentMobile	$46K–$141K	$25,900+	8%	15	$815K
Runningboards MarketingMobile	$87K–$289K	$40,000	6%	14	No
Noble LocksmithMobile	$82K–$188K	$34,000	7% + minimum	14	Yes
Scream TruckIce cream	$305K–$396K	$45,000	6%	13	Yes
U Got StinkCleaning	$18K–$84K	$7,000+	25% of receipts	12	No
Bubble BusMobile	$121K–$147K	$18,000	$750–$900 a quarter	11	No
On the Hook Fish and ChipsMobile	$619K–$1.06M	$50,000	7% + minimum	10	Yes
IRIS Environmental LaboratoriesMobile	$31K–$63K	$15,000	5%–7% + minimum	10	Yes
Salty Paws Ice Cream TruckPet	$72K–$256K	$35,000	6%	9	No
HydroDogDog grooming	$45K–$139K	$40,000	7%	9	No
DryveboxSports	$135K–$376K	$34,000	6%	9	Yes
Carousel'sIce cream	$76K–$100K	$35,000	7%	9	No
FlyMyRideMobile	$20K–$66K	$20,000	7%	8	No
Fly AllianceMobile	$209K–$346K	$100,000	10%	8	No
Starz ProgramMobile	$42K–$131K	$39,000	8%	7	Yes
Creative Kids Movement NetworkMobile	$35K–$47K	$29,900+	$750 a month	7	Yes
Advanced Laser RestorationRestoration	$202K–$445K	$50,000	10%	7	Yes
Techtron Environmental SolutionsRestoration	$152K–$203K	$60,000	8% + minimum	6	$248K
No-H2OMobile	$135K–$163K	$49,500	8%	6	No
Ice Cream EmergencyIce cream	$118K–$133K	$30,000	Flat $5,000–$7,000/year	6	Yes
FairyTail Pet CarePet	$23K–$44K	$12,500	9%	6	Yes
Wings Mobile DetailingMobile	$44K–$61K	$19,900	9%	5	Yes
We Clean Heat PumpsHVAC	$85K–$268K	$30,000	6%	5	Yes
NHOUMobile	$40K–$95K	$63,000	3%–4%	5	No
Worried BirdWindow cleaning	$91K–$125K	$49,000	7% + minimum	4	Yes
URSWIMSports	$89K–$119K	$49,500	8%	4	Yes
SoCal Candle RentalsMobile	$51K–$146K	$25,000+	7%	4	Yes
Hi-Tech DeckMobile	$393K–$451K	$50,000	7%	4	Yes
Caffé AronneCoffee	$98K–$181K	$25,000	6%	4	Yes
UnderCover UnderCoatersMobile	$20K–$64K	$20,000	7% + minimum	3	Yes
ServiceRXMobile	$35K–$104K	$20,000	6% + minimum	3	Yes
prosperIVSpa	$181K–$353K	$55,000	7.5%	3	Yes
Pikes Peak LemonadeMobile	$163K–$339K	$30,000	6%	3	No
Krystal KleanWindow cleaning	$159K–$447K	$10,000+	8.5%	3	Yes
TootlMobile	$82K–$104K	$49,900	6%	2	Yes
stayfullMobile	$144K–$269K	$30,000	6% of gross profit	2	No
Pizza AmorePizza	$96K–$167K	$20,000	4% + minimum	2	No
Mini AthleticsSports	$39K–$52K	$30,000	7%	2	No
CleanablesCleaning	$100K–$202K	$40,000	7%	2	No
AWATFITMobile	$107K–$281K	$55,000	6%	2	Yes
YORPUBMobile	$69K–$194K	$34,500	7%	1	Yes
Tiny ChefsMobile	$82K–$128K	$40,000	7%	1	Yes
The Udder BarIce cream	$347K–$597K	$35,000	5%	1	Yes
The Real Food AcademyMobile	$96K–$144K	$49,500	8%	1	Yes
Soccer BuddiesSports	$119K–$155K	$49,500	8%	1	Yes
Senior SmileMobile	$125K–$201K	$60,000	6%	1	No
S&T PizzaPizza	$15K–$28K	$10,000	7%	1	Yes
Roamin RestroomsMobile	$179K–$533K	$60,000	6.5% + minimum	1	No
Ramblin' ManAuto repair	$87K–$309K	$30,000	8%	1	No
Pickled CourtSports	$89K–$140K	$49,500	6%	1	Yes
Pets2WalkPet	$33K–$48K	$20,000	8%	1	Yes
Lemon LoveMobile	$57K–$128K	$30,000	6%	1	Yes
Kitset Assembly ServicesHandyman	$96K–$146K	$49,500	$1,000/mo	1	No
iMove PTMobile	$45K–$68K	$30,000	9%	1	Yes
Hub TapMobile	$53K–$90K	$18,000	5%	1	Yes
Grill HeroCleaning	$71K–$118K	$30,000	6%	1	Yes
EMS To YouMobile	$52K–$79K	$24,900	5%; $295 territory minimum	1	No
DuraFleetAuto repair	$108K–$155K	$54,900	6%–8%	1	Yes
DripologySpa	$149K–$401K	$40,000	6%	1	No
Dream Day Dressing RoomsMobile	$56K–$108K	$15,000	3%	1	No
Complete Mobile Drug TestingMobile	$68K–$288K	$54,500	10%	1	Yes
Child's Play Challenge CoursesMobile	$96K–$162K	$35,000	8% + minimum	1	Yes
Cedar Pest ControlPest control	$91K–$130K	$50,000	8%	1	Yes
Bouquet Box Flower BarMobile	$21K–$75K	$15,000+	10%	1	No
Backyard PESports	$13K–$17K	$10,000	15%	1	Yes
A.E.S. FitnessMobile	$56K–$94K	$30,000	6%	1	Yes
The Outside ScoopIce cream	$222K–$2.2M	$25,000	4%	0	Yes
Mobility Plus Home AccessMobile	$74K–$118K	$35,000	6%	0	No
HHO Carbon Clean SystemsAuto repair	$79K–$140K	$30,000	10% + minimum	0	No
BoatsittersMobile	$42K–$63K	$25,000	6%–25% + minimum	0	No
Alloy Wheel Repair SpecialistsAuto repair	$99K–$214K	$40,000	6%	–	Yes
Doc PopcornMobile	$135K–$353K	$15,000	6%	–	No
Filta Environmental Kitchen SolutionsCommercial cleaning	$141K–$164K	$49,950	Sliding % + minimum	–	$517K
Funcation StationMobile	$57K–$103K	$25,000	8%	–	Yes
GYMGUYZMobile	$112K–$194K	$69,500	7% + minimum	–	Yes
Hi-Five SportsSports	$25K–$56K	$12,900	8.5% + minimum	–	Yes
Pop-A-LockMobile	$118K–$191K	$23,000+	7%	–	No
RealClean Aircraft DetailingCleaning	$226K–$418K	$56,500	7.5%	–	Yes
Rolling SudsCleaning	$211K–$299K	$54,900	8% + minimum	–	$461K
Sparkle WashCommercial cleaning	$86K–$114K	$20,000	4–6%	–	Yes
VelofixMobile	$203K–$252K	$35,000	8%	–	No
Woofie'sDog grooming	$182K–$295K	$57,500	6.5% + minimum	–	$246K

How mobile franchises compare

Of the 139 brands, 19 give a comparable yearly sales figure per location, from $92K at Frios to $1.21M at Cousins Maine Lobster; the middle figure is $305K. From 2023 to 2025, 51 of the 71 brands with three years of counts grew their US locations, and Kona Ice added the most (+457). Who runs it, by the franchise agreement: 53 must be run by the owner, 65 can be run by a trained manager, 18 don’t need the owner to take part. How sales figures compare · Who runs it

Mobile franchises: yearly sales per location, US locations and change since 2023, yearly exits and who runs it
Brand	Sales per location	Locations vs 2023	Exits/yr
Cousins Maine LobsterOwner must run itExits: 6.4% a year	$1.21Maverage	84+40	6.4%
Fleet CleanA trained manager can run it	$898Kaverage	62+11	n/a
Parker-Anderson EnrichmentOwner needn't take partExits: none a year	$815Kaverage	150	none
Cornwell Quality ToolsOwner must run it	$614Kaverage	793	n/a
Filta Environmental Kitchen SolutionsOwner must run it	$517Kaverage	–	n/a
Matco ToolsA trained manager can run it	$517Kaverage	1,741−74	n/a
Acai ExpressA trained manager can run it	$516Kaverage	46	n/a
ScreenmobileA trained manager can run itExits: 6.9% a year	$484Kaverage	138−13	6.9%
Rolling SudsA trained manager can run it	$461Kaverage	–	n/a
Window GangA trained manager can run it	$305Kaverage	51+5	n/a
Sticky Fingers CookingOwner must run itExits: none a year	$284Kaverage	18+13	none
Techtron Environmental SolutionsA trained manager can run itExits: none a year	$248Kaverage	6+3	none
Woofie'sOwner must run it	$246Kaverage	–	n/a
Zoomin GroominA trained manager can run it	$172Kaverage	257+242	n/a
AMIV	$160Kaverage	19+1	n/a
The Grout DoctorA trained manager can run itExits: 6.1% a year	$149Kaverage	80−6	6.1%
Images 4 KidsA trained manager can run it	$147Kaverage	32	n/a
Colors On ParadeOwner must run it	$141Kaverage	223	n/a
FriosA trained manager can run itExits: 9.6% a year	$92Kaverage	114+54	9.6%
Snap-onOwner must run it	n/a	3,409	n/a
Kona IceOwner must run itExits: 1.3% a year	n/a	1,933+457	1.3%
Mac ToolsOwner must run itExits: 12.7% a year	n/a	832+60	12.7%
Mister SofteeOwner must run it	n/a	617+26	n/a
Smash My TrashA trained manager can run itExits: 5.7% a year	n/a	523−23	5.7%
Travelin’ Tom’s CoffeeA trained manager can run itExits: 3.2% a year	n/a	334+281	3.2%

Sales are the yearly average (or median) per franchised location from each brand’s latest filing; per-owner figures, company-run locations and groups under five locations are left out. Locations are franchised plus company-owned in the US at the end of the latest year reported, with the change since 2023. Exits/yr is franchised locations closed, terminated or not renewed each year, as a share of the average count; buy-backs and transfers don’t count. Showing the 25 with the highest sales; see all 139 in the finder.

Best mobile franchises to own

No mobile brand here passes all five tests (growth, few owner exits, earnings figures shared, SBA listing, 100+ US locations three years ago); these came closest. How the ranking works

Best mobile franchises to own, with near misses
Brand	Growth	Exits/yr	Cost to open
Kona IceMissed “Shares earnings”: publishes no sales or earnings figures$115K–$229K to open	+31%	1.3%	$115K–$229K
Mac ToolsMissed “Few exits”: 12.7% of locations exited each year$138K–$418K to open	+7.8%	12.7%	$138K–$418K
AlsiesMissed “Proven”: 2 US locations three years ago$129K–$192K to open	+1550%	none	$129K–$192K
DapperTailsMissed “Proven”: 8 US locations three years ago$104K–$242K to open	+313%	none	$104K–$242K
Sticky Fingers CookingMissed “Proven”: 5 US locations three years ago$78K–$127K to open	+260%	none	$78K–$127K