The franchise market tends to pick up towards the end of summer and we are definitely starting to see that with 2 deals closed over the last week and several potential more in the works. Now is a great time too get serious about your franchise search if you want to hit the ground running in 2026!

On a personal note, I’m kicking off my first full-house siding remodeling project on Monday. Had a successful delivery of all the materials, dumpster and portable toilet on Friday. Both excited and nervous to get this project going. I’ll break down the economics of the transaction in a future newsletter.

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Franchise Spotlight

• Youth sports franchise with multiple revenue streams

  • Preschool/daycare sports programs

  • Youth sports leagues (ages 3-16)

  • Adult sports leagues (kickball, pickleball, etc.)

• Home‑based, low overhead

• One of their most successful franchisees started the business while maintaining their full-time job and has grown a massive business

• Youth sports = $19B+ industry and growing fast

• How It Works: 8-week seasons |~$175 per child

• Run Time: 4 seasons/year with 3–4 weeks off in between

• Great lifestyle business

• Built-in software, marketing, and venue support

• Very high margin potential

• Total Investment: $45K–$75K; SBA Approved

Tim’s Take

This is a great, lower-risk franchise opportunity that you can start out of your house while maintaining a full-time job. Not only that, but you can do something fun that has a positive impact on kids, families, and your community.

If you want to start a business, but don’t want to have to quit your job or take out a massive SBA loan, this could be an interesting potential fit for you.

Click here to save up to $10k on this franchise!

Franchise Spotlight

• Founded: 2020 | Franchising since: 2022 (150+ units open across the U.S.)

• Offers residential and commercial window cleaning, gutter cleaning, and power washing services

• Standout, retro-inspired brand that pops on social media and in ad campaigns

• Four ownership tracks: owner-operator, director (multi-unit), CEO, enterprise—choose your day-to-day involvement level

• Clean, retro branding drives social buzz—watch them go viral with hats & pink gear

• Operate from home or small warehouse—no storefront needed, low employee count

• Tech-driven with CRM, scheduling tools, and national marketing support from ResiBrands (ResiConnect & ResiCreative) 

• High financial upside potential (see snapshot of its item 19 earnings claim below)

• Training? 50+ hours online + 3-day in-person launch + weekly coaching calls

• Initial Investment: $96K–$166K; SBA Approved

  Click here to save up to $10k on this franchise!

Niche to Win: How Ideal Siding Focused on One Thing and Scaled Smart

In this episode of Kickstart My Franchise, we sit down with Alex Filipuk, CEO of Ideal Siding, to explore the real business behind the buzz. From his obsession with FDDs to his franchisee-first approach, Alex shares why he believes Ideal Siding is the most investable brand in home services today.

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