Franchises by cost
$250,000 to $500,000 Franchises
Franchise opportunities with a total initial investment of $250,000 to $500,000, ranked by number of operating units. Investment ranges are from the latest FDDs. Each brand links to its full profile and FDD on Franchise Fast Track.
| Brand | Total investment | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wendy'sFood & Beverage | $310,095 - $2,828,707 | 5,520 units |
| 2 | Ace HardwareRetail | $292,000 - $2,121,230 | 4,540 units |
| 3 | Papa John'sFood & Beverage | $272,915 - $989,415 | 2,658 units |
| 4 | Good Neighbor PharmacyRetail | $278,797 - $575,205 | 2,153 units |
| 5 | Sport ClipsHealth & Fitness | $276,800 - $463,000 | 1,781 units |
| 6 | Wing-StopFood & Beverage | $259,400 - $912,100 | 1,663 units |
| 7 | Comfort Inn | Comfort Inn & Suites | Comfort Suites (Choice Hotels)Lodging & Leisure | $307,150 - $11,956,591 | 1,655 units |
| 8 | Quality Inn (Choice Hotels)Lodging & Leisure | $291,650 - $1,828,495 | 1,633 units |
| 9 | Tropical Smoothie CafeFood & Beverage | $300,000 - $720,500 | 1,197 units |
| 10 | Marco's PizzaFood & Beverage | $286,727 - $807,152 | 1,114 units |
| 11 | Cold Stone CreameryFood & Beverage | $310,375 - $602,775 | 908 units |
| 12 | Five Guys Burgers and FriesFood & Beverage | $256,200 - $591,250 | 899 units |
| 13 | Pure BarreHealth & Fitness | $265,330 - $418,980 | 618 units |
| 14 | F45 TrainingHealth & Fitness | $294,200 - $719,100 | 597 units |
| 15 | Plato's ClosetRetail | $287,300 - $417,300 | 500 units |
| 16 | CARSTARAuto & Travel | $298,200 - $804,300 | 471 units |
| 17 | Big O TiresAuto & Travel | $333,500 - $1,441,800 | 425 units |
| 18 | Once Upon A ChildProfessional Services | $287,800 - $420,800 | 406 units |
| 19 | Great American CookiesFood & Beverage | $308,500 - $484,650 | 389 units |
| 20 | Play It Again SportsHealth & Fitness | $314,300 - $420,800 | 274 units |
| 21 | The Good Feet StoreRetail | $256,290 - $617,865 | 254 units |
| 22 | AlphaGraphicsProfessional Services | $291,289 - $374,189 | 237 units |
| 23 | Taco Bell (Express)Food & Beverage | $262,950 - $649,700 | 235 units |
| 24 | HotworxHealth & Fitness | $258,550 - $877,750 | 233 units |
| 25 | Paul Davis RestorationProfessional Services | $285,800 - $737,400 | 224 units |
| 26 | L & L Hawaiian BarbecueFood & Beverage | $252,450 - $838,460 | 222 units |
| 27 | Which WichFood & Beverage | $253,500 - $822,250 | 220 units |
| 28 | Grease MonkeyAuto & Travel | $291,320 - $1,972,033 | 209 units |
| 29 | Bruster's Real Ice CreamFood & Beverage | $320,500 - $2,566,500 | 180 units |
| 30 | Waxing the CityHealth & Fitness | $310,774 - $646,420 | 166 units |
| 31 | Zoom DrainHome Services | $259,618 - $490,641 | 161 units |
| 32 | Wayback BurgersFood & Beverage | $256,000 - $850,000 | 158 units |
| 33 | Rocky Mountain Chocolate FactoryFood & Beverage | $267,087 - $824,888 | 154 units |
| 34 | College Hunks Hauling JunkProfessional Services | $258,100 - $480,500 | 152 units |
| 35 | Re-BathHome Services | $275,875 - $606,925 | 145 units |
| 36 | HealthSource ChiropracticHealth & Fitness | $310,145 - $534,719 | 144 units |
| 37 | Sir SpeedyProfessional Services | $258,027 - $305,527 | 134 units |
| 38 | Mrs. FieldsFood & Beverage | $304,500 - $493,850 | 125 units |
| 39 | Clean JuiceFood & Beverage | $279,000 - $685,500 | 124 units |
| 40 | Deka LashHealth & Fitness | $285,900 - $460,850 | 124 units |