Locals Love Us franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Locals Love Us franchise fee is $19,500 and the total initial investment ranges from $51,410 to $81,143, with about $10,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Locals Love Us FDD.
What are the Locals Love Us franchise fees and investment?
The Locals Love Us franchise requires a franchise fee of $19,500 and a total initial investment of $51,410 to $81,143. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $19,500 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $51,410 to $81,143 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $10,000 |
| US locations | 12 |
| Industry | Business Services (Professional Networking) |
| Headquarters | Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Franchising since | 2013 |
How does the Locals Love Us investment compare with other business services franchises?
Locals Love Us's minimum investment of $51,410 is at or below the median minimum investment of $67,093 across the 220 business services franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 147 of the other 219 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $19,500 compares with an industry median of $35,000.
What should you verify in the Locals Love Us FDD?
Verify six parts of the Locals Love Us Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether Locals Love Us discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to Locals Love Us?
These business services franchises have the closest minimum investment to Locals Love Us:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Signs By Tomorrow | $20,000 | $50,058 to $304,028 |
| Signs Now | $20,000 | $50,058 to $304,028 |
| Liberty Tax Service | $25,000 | $49,970 to $71,400 |
| BNI | $35,000 to $147,500 | $53,395 to $273,145 |
| Succentrix | $9,500 to $30,400 | $53,600 to $64,700 |
See every brand in business services franchises.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Locals Love Us franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Locals Love Us franchise ranges from $51,410 to $81,143, including a franchise fee of $19,500, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a Locals Love Us franchise?
Locals Love Us lists a minimum of about $10,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Locals Love Us locations are there?
Locals Love Us reported 12 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has Locals Love Us been franchising?
Locals Love Us started offering franchises in 2013 after the company was founded in 2013.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Locals Love Us and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Locals Love Us. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.