Franchises from $100,000 to $250,000: franchise opportunities by investment
Short answer: Across 1188 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database (compiled October 2026), the median minimum initial investment is $159,352 and the median starting franchise fee is $39,500. The lowest starting investment in this group is Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists at $100,000.
This list includes franchises whose total initial investment starts between $100,000 and $250,000, based on the low end of each brand's Item 7 range. The high end of the range is usually the better planning figure.
What do franchises in this group cost?
Franchises in this group have a median minimum investment of $159,352, a median starting franchise fee of $39,500 and a median liquid cash requirement of $40,000, calculated from 1188 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database. Medians use the low end of each brand's reported range.
Which franchises are on the list?
The table sorts 1,188 franchises from the lowest to the highest starting investment, 100 per page. This page shows brands 1101 to 1188.
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment | Min. cash | US units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jojo's Grill-A-Dog | $35,000 | $233,500 to $468,900 | $60,000 | 1 |
| Mochinut Restaurant | $35,000 | $233,500 to $459,000 | $60,000 | 133 |
| Star Hookah | $35,000 | $233,500 to $2,143,500 | $140,000 | 2 |
| B Nutritious | $35,000 | $233,700 to $476,300 | $60,000 | 2 |
| Quality Tune-Up Shops | $25,000 | $234,000 to $282,750 | $50,000 | 6 |
| Wow Cafe | $15,000 to $35,000 | $234,400 to $779,500 | $75,000 | 61 |
| Painter Bros | $75,000 | $234,430 to $441,080 | $55,000 | 30 |
| Handel's Homemade Ice Cream | $50,000 | $234,500 to $720,500 | $70,000 | 62 |
| Speedpro | $24,750 to $49,500 | $234,860 to $350,186 | $55,000 | 121 |
| Sauna House | $49,500 | $235,070 to $712,020 | $70,000 | 3 |
| DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen | $48,000 to $75,600 | $235,075 to $507,231 | $60,000 | 43 |
| Mini Monster Café | $60,000 | $235,080 to $562,065 | $65,000 | 2 |
| Pirtek | $55,000 | $235,137 to $666,638 | $70,000 | 162 |
| Thirstea | $35,000 | $235,490 to $510,950 | $60,000 | 2 |
| Supreme Deli | $5,000 to $50,000 | $235,641 to $414,419 | $55,000 | 28 |
| Red Light Method | $50,000 | $235,750 to $472,750 | $60,000 | 1 |
| Integra Realty Resources | $40,000 | $236,000 to $308,000 | $50,000 | 48 |
| VaVia | $49,500 | $236,049 to $577,992 | $65,000 | 17 |
| Degree Wellness | $49,500 | $236,065 to $634,516 | $65,000 | 4 |
| Quack Daddy Donuts | $50,000 | $236,200 to $333,000 | $50,000 | 1 |
| Daisy | $50,000 | $236,550 to $954,100 | $85,000 | 5 |
| Cole's Backyard Grill | $20,000 to $29,500 | $236,600 to $1,217,300 | $95,000 | N/R |
| AAMCO Transmissions | $39,500 | $236,800 to $361,200 | $55,000 | 545 |
| IRIS GALERIE | $35,000 | $236,800 to $636,800 | $65,000 | N/R |
| Philly's Best Cheesesteaks | $38,000 | $237,000 to $488,000 | $60,000 | 20 |
| Starting Strength | $39,950 | $237,033 to $712,503 | $70,000 | 25 |
| Better Blend | $35,000 | $237,500 to $354,000 | $55,000 | 7 |
| MYWAY | $40,000 to $450,000 | $238,200 to $833,500 | $75,000 | 6 |
| Subway | $15,000 | $238,625 to $536,745 | $65,000 | 19,502 |
| The Salt Suite | $42,000 | $238,650 to $483,100 | $60,000 | 9 |
| ReCoat Revolution | $50,000 | $238,697 to $646,547 | $70,000 | N/R |
| Ben & Jerry's | $19,750 to $39,500 | $238,800 to $550,800 | $65,000 | 154 |
| Oath Pizza | $30,000 | $239,000 to $590,000 | $65,000 | 30 |
| STEAK ESCAPE SANDWICH GRILL | $25,000 | $239,500 to $828,500 | $75,000 | 23 |
| Tint World | $49,950 | $239,950 to $449,950 | $60,000 | 139 |
| Victory Lane Quick Oil Change | $49,500 | $240,000 to $764,500 | $75,000 | 34 |
| StarCycle | $20,000 to $40,000 | $240,025 to $464,900 | $60,000 | 14 |
| Upstairs Circus | $35,000 | $240,300 to $590,750 | $65,000 | 4 |
| 3 Degrees | $49,000 | $240,500 to $359,500 | $55,000 | 2 |
| Randys Donuts | $35,000 | $240,500 to $439,500 | $60,000 | 23 |
| My Gym | $55,000 | $240,800 to $425,600 | $55,000 | 166 |
| Bricks & Minifigs | $40,000 | $241,000 to $570,000 | $65,000 | 160 |
| Graduate by Hilton | $100,000 | $241,000 to $478,000 | $60,000 | 32 |
| Cinnaholic | $40,000 | $241,082 to $526,582 | $60,000 | 83 |
| Lush Lawn | $38,000 | $241,150 to $357,800 | $55,000 | 5 |
| KickHouse | $49,500 | $241,200 to $454,500 | $60,000 | 25 |
| Verve Restaurants | $40,000 | $241,450 to $750,200 | $75,000 | 1 |
| Hydrate | $5,000 to $45,000 | $242,050 to $448,100 | $60,000 | 17 |
| Singas Famous | $30,000 | $242,800 to $609,600 | $65,000 | 64 |
| Sunwize | $55,000 | $242,925 to $576,208 | $65,000 | N/R |
| Clean Juice | $30,000 | $243,000 to $419,000 | $55,000 | 80 |
| Forever Yogurt | $40,000 | $243,800 to $516,700 | $60,000 | N/R |
| 7 Leaves Cafe | $35,000 | $244,000 to $490,000 | $60,000 | 42 |
| How To Manage A Small Law Firm | $45,000 | $244,200 to $435,700 | $60,000 | 1 |
| Mici Handcrafted Italian | $45,000 | $244,205 to $586,605 | $65,000 | 7 |
| Garage Living | $60,000 | $244,450 to $321,650 | $55,000 | 44 |
| Teaspoon | $45,000 | $244,500 to $548,000 | $65,000 | 42 |
| Chicken In A Barrel | $35,000 | $244,510 to $687,500 | $70,000 | 6 |
| Body and Brain (home based) | $10,000 | $244,800 to $532,000 | $65,000 | 6 |
| Golf VX | $35,000 | $244,800 to $465,100 | $60,000 | 1 |
| Knockouts | $39,500 | $244,800 to $388,450 | $55,000 | 51 |
| Northern Lights Pizza Company | $0 to $29,750 | $244,825 to $558,450 | $65,000 | 10 |
| The Joint Chiropractic | $19,950 to $39,900 | $245,250 to $543,000 | $65,000 | 970 |
| Camille-Albane | $20,000 to $40,000 | $245,900 to $424,800 | $60,000 | 1 |
| Black Optix Tint | $49,500 | $245,982 to $347,574 | $55,000 | 25 |
| Il Mito | $40,000 | $246,000 to $460,000 | $60,000 | 1 |
| Chanticlear Pizza | $20,000 | $246,500 to $325,500 | $55,000 | 11 |
| Nekter Juice Bar | $35,000 to $80,000 | $246,578 to $640,838 | $70,000 | 193 |
| Feng Cha | $35,000 | $246,706 to $663,328 | $70,000 | 79 |
| Cinnabon | $30,500 | $246,950 to $675,000 | $70,000 | 1,030 |
| Dessert'D Organic Bake Shop | $10,000 | $247,000 to $446,500 | $60,000 | 1 |
| Young Chefs Academy | $50,000 | $247,301 to $397,436 | $55,000 | 29 |
| Disc Replay | $19,500 | $247,500 to $637,500 | $70,000 | 30 |
| Mighty Auto Parts | $7,500 | $247,500 to $570,600 | $65,000 | 92 |
| The Original Hot Chicken | $25,000 | $247,826 to $471,400 | $60,000 | 1 |
| Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change | $54,900 | $247,900 to $2,143,400 | $145,000 | 225 |
| R and B Tea | $30,000 | $248,000 to $858,000 | $80,000 | 7 |
| Pizza Pit | $25,000 | $248,080 to $443,640 | $60,000 | 9 |
| Butterfly Home Care | $58,000 | $248,150 to $535,500 | $65,000 | N/R |
| Milex Complete Auto Care | $40,000 to $50,000 | $248,600 to $323,100 | $55,000 | 110 |
| Aim Mail Centers | $35,000 | $249,130 to $349,830 | $55,000 | 43 |
| Handle With Care Packaging Store | $35,000 | $249,130 to $349,830 | $55,000 | 8 |
| Parcel Plus | $35,000 | $249,130 to $349,830 | $55,000 | 21 |
| Postal Annex | $35,000 | $249,130 to $349,830 | $55,000 | 322 |
| Sunshine Pack & Ship | $35,000 | $249,130 to $349,830 | $55,000 | 2 |
| 16 Handles | $30,000 | $249,500 to $656,500 | $70,000 | 31 |
| Fiiz Drinks | $40,000 | $249,500 to $774,500 | $75,000 | 69 |
| Flirty Girl Lash Studio | $50,000 | $249,500 to $322,500 | $55,000 | 4 |
N/R = not reported.
How do you compare franchises from this list?
Compare franchises from this list by putting each brand's Item 5 fee, Item 6 ongoing fees and the high end of the Item 7 investment side by side, then checking Item 20 for closures and transfers. The guide to franchise costs explains each line, and the 8-step selection process shows the order of due diligence.
Frequently asked questions
What franchises can you open for from $100,000 to $250,000?
Across 1188 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database (compiled October 2026), the median minimum initial investment is $159,352 and the median starting franchise fee is $39,500. The lowest starting investment in this group is Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists at $100,000.
How much cash do I need to buy a franchise in this group?
The median minimum liquid cash requirement in this group is $40,000. Franchisors set their own capital requirements, and lenders usually finance part of the total investment.
Are these figures guaranteed?
No. The figures come from franchise disclosure data and public listings and change with every annual FDD. Confirm fees in Items 5 and 6 and the investment in Item 7 of each brand's current FDD.
Other investment levels
- Franchises Under $50,000
- Franchises Under $100,000
- Franchises from $250,000 to $500,000
- Franchises over $500,000
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Brand names belong to their owners; listing does not imply endorsement. Not an offer to sell a franchise.