Franchise Fees 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Open a Franchise?

Compare initial fees, total investment ranges, and royalty rates for 30+ top franchise brands. All data sourced from current FDDs.

30+Franchises Covered
$10KLowest Initial Fee
$7.3MHighest Total Investment
2026FDD Data

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Food & Beverage
20 franchises
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4 franchises
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3 franchises
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2 franchises
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1 franchise
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Franchise Fee Range Guide

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🌱 Emerging
$10K – $50K
Entry-level franchises. Lower investment, growing brands. Great for first-time owners.
🏢 Established
$50K – $150K
Mid-tier established brands with proven systems and strong brand recognition.
⭐ Premium
$150K – $500K
Premium national brands. Higher investment, stronger AUVs and brand power.
👑 Elite
$500K+
Top-tier brands with premium real estate, drive-thrus, and maximum brand recognition.

All Franchises

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Fast Food / QSR
McDonald's
$45,000 initial fee
Total: $1M – $2.3M
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Fast Food / QSR
Chick-fil-A
$10,000 initial fee
Total: $582K – $2.1M
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Fast Food / QSR
Subway
$15,000 initial fee
Total: $229K – $522K
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Fast Food / QSR
Taco Bell
$25,000 – $45,000 initial fee
Total: $576K – $3.4M
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Fast Food / QSR
KFC
$45,000 initial fee
Total: $1.4M – $3.1M
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Fast Food / QSR
Burger King
$50,000 initial fee
Total: $1.9M – $4.6M
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Fast Food / QSR
Domino's
$10,000 initial fee
Total: $145K – $547K
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Fast Food / QSR
Little Caesars
$20,000 initial fee
Total: $398K – $1.1M
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Fast Food / QSR
Popeyes
$50,000 initial fee
Total: $362K – $3.3M
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Fast Food / QSR
Dunkin'
$40,000 – $90,000 initial fee
Total: $526K – $1.8M
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Fast Food / QSR
Wingstop
$20,000 initial fee
Total: $383K – $978K
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Fast Food / QSR
Five Guys
$25,000 initial fee
Total: $306K – $955K
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Fast Food / QSR
Jersey Mike's
$18,500 initial fee
Total: $194K – $954K
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Fast Food / QSR
Raising Cane's
🚫 Not Franchised
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Fast Food / QSR
Chipotle
🚫 Not Franchised
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Fast Food / QSR
Wendy's
$40,000 – $50,000 initial fee
Total: $384K – $5.2M
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Fast Food / QSR
Starbucks
⚠️ Licensed Only
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Fast Food / QSR
Buffalo Wild Wings
$50,000 initial fee
Total: $2.7M – $7.3M
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Fast Food / QSR
IHOP
$40,000 initial fee
Total: $626K – $3.4M
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Fitness
Planet Fitness
$20,000 initial fee
Total: $1.4M – $4.9M
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Fitness
Anytime Fitness
$42,500 initial fee
Total: $229K – $635K
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Fitness
F45 Training
$50,000 initial fee
Total: $350K – $650K
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Fitness
Sky Zone
$30,000 initial fee
Total: $1.1M – $3.8M
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Retail / Convenience
7-Eleven
$25,000 – $1M+ initial fee
Total: Varies significantly
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Retail / Services
The UPS Store
$29,950 initial fee
Total: $168K – $548K
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Retail / Convenience
Circle K
$25,000 initial fee
Total: $200K – $1.2M
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Senior / Home Care
Visiting Angels
$44,900 initial fee
Total: $91K – $141K
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Fast Food / QSR
Teriyaki Madness
$45,000 initial fee
Total: $338K – $664K
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