Five Star Franchising Brands Named Among Entrepreneur's Top Low-Cost Franchise Opportunities

Mosquito Shield, Five Star Bath Solutions and Gotcha Covered honored on annual list of Top Franchises Under $150k; Card My Yard listed among Top Franchises Under $50k

SPRINGVILLE, Utah, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Five Star Franchising, a rapidly-growing platform of home service brands, announces four of its esteemed franchise brands have been recognized in Entrepreneur's annual ranking of top low-cost franchise opportunities.

The 2025 Spring issue of Entrepreneur's Startups features Mosquito Shield (No. 18), Five Star Bath Solutions (No. 35), and Gotcha Covered (No. 59) within the Top Franchises Under $150k list, while Card My Yard secures a position on the Top Franchises Under $50k list (No. 65). This collective recognition underscores Five Star Franchising's low-investment and attainable pathways to franchise business ownership. 

"We believe the dream of owning a business shouldn't be limited by high startup costs," said Scott Abbott, CEO and co-founder of Five Star Franchising. "Our portfolio of top-tier home service brands provides aspiring franchise owners with practical entry points at a variety of investment levels, empowering them to take control of their future and achieve their personal and professional goals. We're proud of this recognition, and celebrate the dedication of our brand teams and the thriving businesses our franchise owners are building."

Each year, Entrepreneur celebrates some of the most promising opportunities for those who wish to purchase a franchise with a lower cost of entry. The companies are ranked based on the scores they received in Entrepreneur's 2025 Franchise 500® ranking, a comprehensive analysis of more than 150 data points including costs and fees, size and growth, brand strength, franchise owner support and financial stability.

"This recognition validates our commitment to offering franchise opportunities across a wide range of affordable investment options, ensuring accessibility for individuals with different goals and preferences," said Colt Florence, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development for Five Star Franchising. "Regardless of your background or experience level, we provide the systems, tools, and dedicated support necessary to equip anyone with the drive and ambition to succeed on their franchise ownership journey."

To view the complete rankings for the Top Franchises Under $150k List, visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/directory/top-low-under150k-ranking. For the Top Franchises Under $50k List, visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/directory/top-low-under50k-ranking. Results can also be seen in the Spring issue of Entrepreneur's Startups.

For more information about Five Star Franchising and its platform of home service brands, visit fivestarfranchising.com.

About Five Star Franchising

Five Star Franchising is an innovative, growing platform of home service brands with more than 1,500 total locations throughout North America. Franchise owners across Five Star's brands, including Five Star Bath Solutions, Gotcha Covered, Bio-One, Mosquito Shield, 1-800-Packouts, and Card My Yard enjoy a robust support network and access to industry-leading tools such as ProNexis, the 24/7 sales support solution tailored for home service businesses, and Five Star Marketing Services, Five Star Franchising's elite marketing engine. Five Star Franchising's commitment to core values — Driven, Real, Innovative, Vital, and Enthusiastic (DRIVE) — ensures its brands are category leaders and empowers franchise owners to maximize profitable growth and secure their financial destiny. Five Star Franchising is consistently recognized as one of the most successful companies in the industry. The company has appeared on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America four times, ranking #157 in 2024. Five Star Franchising also ranks among the fastest-growing businesses in its home state, with positions on the MountainWest Capital Network Utah 100, the Utah Valley BusinessQ UV50 and the Utah Business Fast 50 lists. For more information, visit fivestarfranchising.com.

SOURCE Five Star Franchising