Franchises from $250,000 to $500,000: franchise opportunities by investment
Short answer: Across 767 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database (compiled October 2026), the median minimum initial investment is $336,000 and the median starting franchise fee is $39,950. The lowest starting investment in this group is ConDecor Superstore at $250,100.
This list includes franchises whose total initial investment starts between $250,000 and $500,000, 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 $336,000, a median starting franchise fee of $39,950 and a median liquid cash requirement of $85,000, calculated from 767 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 767 franchises from the lowest to the highest starting investment, 100 per page. This page shows brands 501 to 600.
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment | Min. cash | US units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driving Academy | $50,000 | $376,000 to $637,000 | $90,000 | 6 |
| Teriyaki Madness | $45,000 | $376,200 to $975,860 | $105,000 | 158 |
| The Ten Spot | $50,000 | $377,500 to $530,000 | $85,000 | 4 |
| California Tortilla | $40,000 | $378,400 to $697,000 | $90,000 | 45 |
| First Day Homecare | $70,000 | $378,500 to $890,000 | $100,000 | 2 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS | $20,000 | $378,650 to $1,037,100 | $110,000 | 1,248 |
| Byrider Direct | $60,000 | $378,750 to $707,500 | $90,000 | 2 |
| Rakkan Ramen | $20,000 | $379,500 to $865,000 | $100,000 | 15 |
| Abbott's Frozen Custard | $37,000 | $379,785 to $677,456 | $90,000 | 25 |
| Palm Berries | $35,000 | $380,000 to $630,000 | $90,000 | 3 |
| PlumbingPro | $147,500 | $380,675 to $393,725 | $75,000 | N/R |
| Idolize Brows and Beauty | $47,500 to $49,500 | $380,704 to $460,303 | $80,000 | 11 |
| Angelina Bakery | $40,000 | $382,000 to $820,000 | $100,000 | 2 |
| Primohoagies | $20,000 | $382,025 to $668,178 | $90,000 | 112 |
| Bobby's Burgers by Bobby Flay | $40,000 | $382,086 to $694,467 | $90,000 | 3 |
| Self Made Training Facility | $50,000 | $382,942 to $1,422,333 | $130,000 | 21 |
| GLO30 | $45,000 | $383,300 to $631,500 | $90,000 | 10 |
| Taco Cabana | $35,000 to $45,000 | $383,435 to $628,235 | $90,000 | 146 |
| 1-800-Radiator | $45,000 | $383,500 to $5,279,000 | $320,000 | 195 |
| Quick N Split | $35,000 | $383,545 to $815,270 | $100,000 | N/R |
| Eat The Frog Fitness | $29,000 to $49,000 | $384,000 to $631,000 | $90,000 | 18 |
| Huddle House | $15,000 to $35,000 | $384,305 to $1,429,150 | $130,000 | 272 |
| Interim HealthCare Hospice | $60,000 | $384,750 to $462,000 | $80,000 | 13 |
| Icebox Cryotherapy | $45,000 | $384,950 to $682,750 | $90,000 | 11 |
| Club Pilates Franchise | $65,000 | $385,048 to $839,058 | $100,000 | 1,029 |
| Melt n Dip | $50,000 | $385,900 to $587,900 | $85,000 | 11 |
| Anderson Longevity Clinic | $50,000 | $386,500 to $804,315 | $100,000 | N/R |
| 4Ever Young | $60,000 | $386,750 to $747,400 | $95,000 | 59 |
| HTeaO | $40,000 | $387,083 to $1,902,250 | $155,000 | 144 |
| Frutta Bowls | $35,000 | $387,500 to $632,500 | $90,000 | 26 |
| My Favorite Muffin | $30,000 | $387,500 to $553,500 | $85,000 | 12 |
| RADIANT WAXING | $50,000 | $387,788 to $554,947 | $85,000 | 59 |
| Frost Gelato | $55,000 | $387,800 to $1,171,500 | $115,000 | 14 |
| Detroit Wing Company | $30,000 | $387,948 to $747,641 | $95,000 | 28 |
| Apple Spice | $49,000 | $388,440 to $561,640 | $85,000 | 34 |
| Five Iron Golf | $50,000 | $388,700 to $1,563,100 | $135,000 | 25 |
| Groovy Hues | $59,500 | $389,100 to $724,350 | $95,000 | 46 |
| Rascal House | $30,000 | $389,300 to $695,100 | $95,000 | 5 |
| Online Trading Academy | $100,000 to $250,000 | $389,800 to $684,500 | $95,000 | 45 |
| Bodybar Pilates Studio | $60,000 | $389,964 to $759,356 | $95,000 | 46 |
| Got Produce? | $45,000 | $390,100 to $2,353,700 | $175,000 | N/R |
| illy | $30,000 | $390,600 to $1,993,720 | $160,000 | 17 |
| Pho Hoa | $30,000 | $391,100 to $759,180 | $95,000 | 17 |
| Pretzelmaker | $25,000 | $391,500 to $573,000 | $85,000 | 129 |
| Tommy Pastrami New York Delicatessen | $25,000 | $391,500 to $652,000 | $90,000 | 2 |
| BHC Chicken | $40,000 | $391,838 to $805,188 | $100,000 | 2 |
| Beem Light Sauna | $65,000 | $392,047 to $666,947 | $90,000 | 39 |
| Ellie Mental Health | $60,000 | $392,275 to $679,575 | $95,000 | 263 |
| Carvel | $30,500 | $392,375 to $785,850 | $100,000 | 336 |
| Closet Factory | $58,500 | $392,500 to $663,500 | $90,000 | 92 |
| Pie Five Restaurants | $30,000 to $40,000 | $392,500 to $891,000 | $105,000 | 58 |
| Krak Boba | $49,500 | $392,800 to $1,103,000 | $115,000 | 7 |
| Wendys | $0 | $393,191 to $2,992,000 | $210,000 | 5,943 |
| One Endo | $75,000 | $394,000 to $743,000 | $95,000 | 3 |
| Hot Box Sauna Studio | $49,500 | $394,250 to $635,500 | $90,000 | 1 |
| Burger Hut | $35,000 | $395,150 to $449,850 | $80,000 | N/R |
| Buff City Soap | $50,000 | $395,427 to $1,278,424 | $125,000 | 260 |
| Patsy's Pizzeria | $75,000 | $395,500 to $651,000 | $90,000 | 15 |
| Sarpino's Pizzeria | $30,000 | $395,500 to $582,000 | $90,000 | 43 |
| Sirius Day Spa | $39,000 | $395,575 to $703,750 | $95,000 | 2 |
| Project Lean Nation | $60,000 | $395,750 to $713,600 | $95,000 | 29 |
| Cosi | $40,000 | $396,000 to $743,000 | $95,000 | 59 |
| Miller's famous sandwiches | $40,000 | $396,000 to $818,000 | $100,000 | 2 |
| Taste Buds Kitchen | $49,500 | $396,200 to $516,800 | $85,000 | 12 |
| Petbar | $45,000 | $396,700 to $740,300 | $95,000 | 32 |
| Firkin Pubs | $30,000 | $397,850 to $1,202,000 | $120,000 | N/R |
| Wake Foot Sanctuary | $40,000 to $50,000 | $398,590 to $587,380 | $90,000 | 2 |
| Animal World | $50,000 | $399,500 to $2,973,500 | $210,000 | 15 |
| Floyd's 99 Barbershop | $49,500 | $399,500 to $767,500 | $100,000 | 138 |
| Genghis Grill | $30,000 | $400,000 to $1,180,500 | $120,000 | 49 |
| Tin Drum Asian Kitchen | $49,000 | $400,800 to $617,250 | $90,000 | 10 |
| Cookie Co | $35,000 | $401,000 to $2,112,400 | $165,000 | 12 |
| Daily Jam | $40,000 | $401,500 to $1,194,220 | $120,000 | 1 |
| Regymen Fitness | $34,000 | $402,000 to $865,000 | $105,000 | 2 |
| Mold Medics | $50,000 | $402,628 to $536,451 | $85,000 | 6 |
| Hook & Reel restaurant | $30,000 to $35,000 | $402,650 to $1,592,050 | $140,000 | 3 |
| Reddy Wings | $35,000 | $403,900 to $664,500 | $95,000 | 1 |
| Manhattan Pizza | $49,900 | $404,200 to $760,900 | $100,000 | 15 |
| Kiddie Academy | $70,000 to $150,000 | $405,000 to $915,000 | $105,000 | 345 |
| East Coast Wings + Grill | $40,000 | $408,368 to $1,232,845 | $125,000 | 34 |
| Barre 3 | $41,250 to $50,000 | $408,675 to $650,851 | $95,000 | 157 |
| Drybar | $50,000 | $409,979 to $1,029,249 | $115,000 | 176 |
| Your Pie | $35,000 | $410,750 to $1,214,000 | $120,000 | 61 |
| CycleBar | $60,000 | $410,809 to $1,110,193 | $115,000 | 189 |
| The Flame Broiler | $35,000 | $411,278 to $714,774 | $95,000 | 132 |
| Zero Degrees | $45,000 | $411,500 to $582,500 | $90,000 | 29 |
| Angry Crab Shack | $40,000 to $50,000 | $411,800 to $1,203,800 | $120,000 | 23 |
| Biggby Coffee | $20,000 | $412,972 to $1,011,500 | $115,000 | 420 |
| Beverly Ann's Cookie Truck | $15,000 | $413,100 to $806,900 | $100,000 | N/R |
| Burger 21 | $27,000 to $40,000 | $413,141 to $1,055,496 | $115,000 | 22 |
| skinBe Med Spa | $55,000 | $413,152 to $788,450 | $100,000 | 1 |
| USA Ninja Challenge | $60,000 | $413,300 to $644,300 | $95,000 | 32 |
| Sauce On The Side | $35,000 | $414,000 to $704,500 | $95,000 | 6 |
| OrthoLazer | $49,500 | $414,225 to $521,600 | $90,000 | 20 |
| Hoots Wings Restaurant | $27,000 to $30,000 | $414,500 to $1,132,000 | $120,000 | 14 |
| Kanga's Indoor Playcenters | $45,000 | $414,500 to $745,500 | $100,000 | 2 |
| Nick the Greek | $35,000 | $414,750 to $597,000 | $90,000 | 68 |
| Marucci Clubhouse | $35,000 | $415,500 to $932,000 | $110,000 | 2 |
| UFood Grill | $35,000 | $415,500 to $598,500 | $90,000 | 18 |
| Monster Tree Service | $49,500 | $415,610 to $534,510 | $90,000 | 176 |
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 $250,000 to $500,000?
Across 767 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database (compiled October 2026), the median minimum initial investment is $336,000 and the median starting franchise fee is $39,950. The lowest starting investment in this group is ConDecor Superstore at $250,100.
How much cash do I need to buy a franchise in this group?
The median minimum liquid cash requirement in this group is $85,000. 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 $100,000 to $250,000
- 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.