The four paths
Six categories. Pick the one that fits how you want to spend your time.
Each landing page below has the same shape: industry-specific pitch, featured brands I trust, capital range, and the 2-minute quiz CTA at the end. Pick the path that resonates — or take the quiz first if you're not sure.
Silver Tsunami
Senior care
Senior care is the most demographic-protected franchise category in America. The demand isn't a trend — it's a 20-year inevitability.
Plumbing
Plumbing services
Plumbing is one of the few businesses where demand is structural — pipes fail, water heaters die, and there's no app that fixes it. The barrier to entry for solo operators is high, which is exactly why franchise brands win.
Restoration
Restoration services
Restoration is one of the highest-margin service businesses in America — emergency water, fire, and mold calls come with 2-4x rate multipliers, and insurance pays the bill.
Home Services
Home services
Home services — painting, cleaning, repair, handyman, lawn care, HVAC — are the backbone of small business in America. Demand is structural, franchises are mature, and margins reward operators who run tight.
Boutique Wellness
Boutique wellness
Wellness is the largest and fastest-growing consumer category in the world — and boutique fitness, recovery, and aesthetics brands are taking share from fragmented independents every year.
Pet Economy
Pet services
Pet is one of the few consumer categories where spending rose during every recession since 2008. It's not discretionary — it's family.
Not sure which one fits?
Take the 2-min path quiz