2 brands
Retail Franchise Costs 2026
Convenience stores and hardware franchises. High revenue, inventory-heavy, and some offer zero-royalty models.
$37K
Lowest Entry
7-Eleven
$1.0M
Avg. Investment
Across 2 brands
$15,000
Avg. Franchise Fee
One-time cost
0.0%
Avg. Royalty
Monthly % of revenue
All Retail Franchises
| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Est. Revenue | Break-Even |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Eleven | $25,000 | $37,550–$1,635,200 | 0% | $1,700,000 | ~6.1 yr |
| Ace Hardware | $5,000 | $286,000–$2,086,000 | 0% | $2,800,000 | ~5.3 yr |
Retail Franchise Details
7-Eleven
$37,550–$1,635,200 total investment
$25,000
Franchise fee
0.0%
Royalty
$1,700,000
Est. annual revenue
~6.1 yr
Break-even est.
RE $850,000
Equip $180,000
Inv $32,000
Mkt $10,000
WC $75,000
Ace Hardware
$286,000–$2,086,000 total investment
$5,000
Franchise fee
0.0%
Royalty
$2,800,000
Est. annual revenue
~5.3 yr
Break-even est.
RE $450,000
Equip $150,000
Inv $350,000
Mkt $25,000
WC $200,000
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Data Sources
Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated March 2026.