Accessibility is key to growing the franchise industry, and one franchise portfolio is continuing to burnish their reputation for accessible opportunities.
This week, Five Star Franchising announced that three brands from their portfolio of home services offerings have been included in Entrepreneur’s 2026 Top Low-Cost Franchise list: Card My Yard, Mosquito Shield, and Gotcha Covered.
“One of the strengths of our portfolio is the ability to offer franchise opportunities across a range of investment levels, including highly accessible entry points for new owners,” said Scott Abbott, Co-founder and CEO of Five Star Franchising. “These Entrepreneur rankings reinforce that accessibility doesn’t come at the expense of quality — each of these brands delivers a compelling model backed by the strength and support of the Five Star platform.”
The Top Low-Cost Franchise list is compiled annually by the team at Entrepreneur to recognize franchise brands that provide exceptional, accessible opportunities based on factors like startup costs, brand strength, growth potential, and overall value. The list’s goal is to build a resource that potential operators can use to make an informed, affordable entry into the franchise world.
Card My Yard creates custom yard greetings for special occasions like graduations, birthday parties, business events, baby showers, and beyond. They were Five Star Franchising’s top-ranked offering at No. 34 on Entrepreneur’s list in the best opportunities under $50,000 category. The brand started as a single Halloween yard sign in Austin, TX and has grown into a network of more than 500 franchises across 45 states. Card My Yard’s team handles deliver, setup, and removal of the colorful yard art so customers can focus on celebrating.
Mosquito Shield was ranked similarly to Card My Yard, at No. 37 among the best opportunities under $150,000. The brand has been offering professional tick, mosquito, and exterior pest control services since 2001. Their 400+ territories use a research-backed proprietary formula and precision delivery methods to provide highly effective perimeter pest control to create a better outdoor experience for homeowners.
Gotcha Covered sells and installs custom window treatments, blinds, shades, and shutters for residential and commercial customers using an on-site consultation method and no brick-and-mortar showroom. The brand joined Mosquito Shield at No. 77 in the top franchises under $150,000 category. Gotcha Covered has an exceptional reputation in their space, with a 4.9 overall customer rating across Google, Facebook, and Yelp.
With this announcement, Five Star Franchising touts both the success of their growing franchise platform and the incredible value of the offerings that they bring to the table for prospective operators.
For more information about opportunities with Five Star Franchising, visit https://fivestarfranchising.com.
