Franchise Costs: 82 Top Brands
Real FDD data for every brand. See franchise fee, total investment range, and royalty rate at a glance — then click any brand for a full cost breakdown and ROI estimate.
82
Total Brands
FDD-verified data
$$4K
Lowest Entry
Jan-Pro
$$15.6M
Highest Investment
Dave & Buster's
9
Zero-Royalty Brands
Keep 100% of revenue
Fast Food & Restaurant Franchises
(27 brands)| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Liquid Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baskin-Robbins | $25,000 | $97,000–$394,000 | 5.9%+5.0% | $100,000 |
| Papa John's | $25,000 | $150,000–$440,000 | 5.0%+8.0% | $75,000 |
| Domino's Pizza | $25,000 | $164,150–$536,900 | 5.5%+6.0% | $75,000 |
| Subway | $15,000 | $229,050–$522,250 | 8.0%+4.5% | $100,000 |
| Jersey Mike's | $18,500 | $252,491–$755,829 | 6.5%+2.0% | $100,000 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $30,000 | $277,000–$636,000 | 6.0%+3.0% | $125,000 |
| Arby's | $37,500 | $314,650–$1,791,500 | 4.0%+4.2% | $500,000 |
| Jimmy John's | $35,000 | $329,500–$557,500 | 6.0%+4.5% | $80,000 |
| Chick-fil-A | $10,000 | $342,990–$2,231,000 | 0% | $10,000 |
| Firehouse Subs | $20,000 | $351,000–$667,000 | 6.0%+3.0% | $80,000 |
| Pizza Hut | $25,000 | $367,000–$2,082,000 | 6.0%+3.0% | $350,000 |
| Crumbl Cookies | $25,000 | $369,000–$875,000 | 8.0%+2.0% | $150,000 |
| Little Caesars | $20,000 | $369,000–$1,600,000 | 6.0%+7.0% | $150,000 |
| Cold Stone Creamery | $27,000 | $370,000–$640,000 | 6.0%+3.0% | $100,000 |
| Popeyes | $50,000 | $383,500–$2,618,100 | 5.0%+4.0% | $500,000 |
| Wingstop | $20,000 | $389,500–$902,400 | 6.0%+4.0% | $600,000 |
| Cookout | None | $500,000–$1,200,000 | 0% | $250,000 |
| Dunkin' | $40,000 | $526,900–$1,809,500 | 5.9%+5.0% | $250,000 |
| Taco Bell | $45,000 | $575,600–$3,370,100 | 5.5%+4.25% | $750,000 |
| Sonic Drive-In | $45,000 | $1,072,500–$3,531,400 | 5.0%+3.25% | $500,000 |
| Dairy Queen | $35,000 | $1,100,000–$1,900,000 | 4.0%+6.0% | $400,000 |
| KFC | $45,000 | $1,300,000–$2,500,000 | 5.0%+5.0% | $750,000 |
| McDonald's | $45,000 | $1,314,500–$2,306,500 | 4.0%+4.0% | $500,000 |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | $50,000 | $1,621,000–$3,933,000 | 5.0%+3.5% | $750,000 |
| IHOP | $40,000 | $1,700,000–$4,000,000 | 4.5%+3.5% | $500,000 |
| Burger King | $50,000 | $1,865,000–$3,270,000 | 4.5%+4.0% | $500,000 |
| Dave & Buster's | $50,000 | $5,700,000–$15,600,000 | 5.0%+1.0% | $2,500,000 |
Fitness & Gym Franchises
(6 brands)| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Liquid Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snap Fitness | $20,000 | $181,600–$507,800 | 6.0%+2.0% | $100,000 |
| CycleBar | $49,500 | $284,400–$487,700 | 7.0%+2.0% | $200,000 |
| F45 Training | $50,000 | $315,000–$529,000 | 7.0%+2.0% | $200,000 |
| Anytime Fitness | $42,500 | $378,000–$783,000 | 5.0%+2.0% | $100,000 |
| Orangetheory | $59,950 | $563,534–$1,496,050 | 8.0%+2.0% | $500,000 |
| Planet Fitness | $20,000 | $1,602,500–$4,452,500 | 7.0%+7.0% | $800,000 |
Beauty & Personal Care Franchises
(5 brands)| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Liquid Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supercuts | $22,500 | $177,000–$349,000 | 6.0%+5.0% | $75,000 |
| Great Clips | $20,000 | $183,300–$382,600 | 6.0%+5.0% | $75,000 |
| Sport Clips | $25,000 | $266,300–$439,500 | 6.0%+5.0% | $200,000 |
| European Wax Center | $45,000 | $370,965–$574,015 | 6.0%+4.0% | $350,000 |
| Hand and Stone | $45,000 | $531,769–$663,369 | 5.0%+3.0% | $250,000 |
Cleaning & Janitorial Franchises
(5 brands)| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Liquid Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan-Pro | $3,985 | $4,195–$56,000 | 10.0% | $4,195 |
| Chem-Dry | $23,500 | $68,145–$194,945 | 5.0%+2.0% | $40,000 |
| ServiceMaster Clean | $56,900 | $82,930–$160,900 | 7.0%+1.0% | $50,000 |
| Molly Maid | $14,900 | $115,400–$170,200 | 6.5%+2.0% | $80,000 |
| Stanley Steemer | $30,000 | $188,000–$425,000 | 7.0%+1.0% | $100,000 |
Home Services Franchises
(4 brands)| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Liquid Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Rooter Plumbing | $42,500 | $77,455–$192,300 | 7.0%+2.0% | $50,000 |
| Five Star Painting | $49,500 | $79,250–$183,900 | 6.0%+2.0% | $50,000 |
| Mr. Electric | $42,500 | $85,600–$228,200 | 7.0%+2.0% | $50,000 |
| Mr. Handyman | $59,500 | $115,500–$176,550 | 7.0%+2.0% | $75,000 |
Education & Tutoring Franchises
(5 brands)| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Liquid Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Learning | $24,000 | $73,040–$168,180 | 9.0%+1.5% | $75,000 |
| Kumon | $2,000 | $73,130–$154,880 | 0% | $70,000 |
| Mathnasium | $49,000 | $112,750–$149,110 | 10.0%+2.0% | $100,000 |
| Huntington Learning Centers | $36,000 | $128,582–$267,100 | 8.0%+2.0% | $80,000 |
| Code Ninjas | $26,000 | $169,300–$339,000 | 8.0%+2.0% | $100,000 |
Senior Care Franchises
(4 brands)| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Liquid Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right at Home | $49,500 | $81,550–$145,250 | 5.0%+2.0% | $75,000 |
| Comfort Keepers | $42,500 | $86,800–$148,050 | 5.0%+2.0% | $75,000 |
| BrightStar Care | $50,000 | $113,368–$232,106 | 5.25%+2.5% | $200,000 |
| Home Instead | $59,000 | $115,000–$125,000 | 5.0%+1.0% | $100,000 |
Business Services Franchises
(11 brands)| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Liquid Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruise Planners | $10,995 | $22,000–$43,000 | 0% | $20,000 |
| Visiting Angels | $49,950 | $85,000–$114,000 | 3.5% | $50,000 |
| Mosquito Joe | $35,000 | $94,000–$127,000 | 10.0%+2.0% | $50,000 |
| Merry Maids | $51,500 | $104,000–$160,000 | 7.0%+1.5% | $75,000 |
| 1-800-GOT-JUNK? | $20,000 | $106,000–$179,000 | 8.0% | $60,000 |
| Two Men and a Truck | $75,000 | $193,000–$555,000 | 7.0%+0.5% | $100,000 |
| The UPS Store | $29,950 | $206,000–$470,000 | 5.0%+2.5% | $75,000 |
| Servpro | $69,000 | $217,000–$582,000 | 3.0%+3.0% | $100,000 |
| FASTSIGNS | $49,750 | $244,000–$343,000 | 6.0%+2.0% | $80,000 |
| Massage Envy | $45,000 | $487,700–$1,021,000 | 6.0%+2.0% | $250,000 |
| The Goddard School | $135,000 | $836,000–$1,100,000 | 7.0%+1.0% | $350,000 |
Pet Services Franchises
(3 brands)| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Liquid Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet Supplies Plus | $49,900 | $564,600–$1,350,800 | 3.0%+2.0% | $400,000 |
| Dogtopia | $49,500 | $644,395–$1,493,145 | 7.0%+2.0% | $300,000 |
| Camp Bow Wow | $50,000 | $880,000–$1,573,500 | 7.0%+2.0% | $300,000 |
Health & Medical Franchises
(3 brands)| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Liquid Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FYZICAL Therapy | $42,500 | $108,330–$461,200 | 6.0%+2.0% | $100,000 |
| The Joint Chiropractic | $39,900 | $211,400–$399,000 | 7.0%+2.0% | $150,000 |
| American Family Care | $60,000 | $1,048,000–$1,624,500 | 6.0%+2.0% | $550,000 |
Retail Franchises
(2 brands)| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Liquid Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-Eleven | $25,000 | $37,550–$1,635,200 | 0% | $50,000 |
| Ace Hardware | $5,000 | $286,000–$2,086,000 | 0% | $250,000 |
Automotive Franchises
(4 brands)| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Liquid Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matco Tools | $10,000 | $102,878–$308,553 | 0% | $50,000 |
| Meineke | $35,000 | $124,500–$374,000 | 5.0%+8.0% | $80,000 |
| Jiffy Lube | $35,000 | $228,250–$404,750 | 3.0%+6.0% | $100,000 |
| Maaco | $30,000 | $350,000–$550,000 | 8.0%+5.0% | $150,000 |
Real Estate Franchises
(3 brands)| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Liquid Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE/MAX | $25,000 | $37,500–$224,500 | 0% | $35,000 |
| HomeVestors | $39,000 | $77,500–$401,500 | 0.0%+6.0% | $70,000 |
| Keller Williams | $35,000 | $183,639–$336,895 | 6.0% | $150,000 |
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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). Updated May 2026.