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 701 to 767.
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment | Min. cash | US units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef-a-Roo | $49,500 | $466,700 to $1,383,500 | $140,000 | 8 |
| Face to Face Spa | $39,000 | $466,900 to $650,200 | $105,000 | 5 |
| Urban Float | $40,000 | $467,000 to $914,600 | $115,000 | 5 |
| Abu Omar Halal | $35,000 | $468,500 to $721,000 | $105,000 | N/R |
| Jamba Juice | $35,500 | $468,650 to $928,800 | $115,000 | 727 |
| SUCCESS Space | $45,000 | $468,650 to $1,424,150 | $140,000 | 2 |
| Title Boxing Club | $49,500 | $468,698 to $944,442 | $120,000 | 100 |
| Mucho Burrito | $24,000 to $30,000 | $470,000 to $925,000 | $115,000 | 1 |
| Oilstop | $30,000 | $470,175 to $647,425 | $105,000 | 25 |
| Sloan's | $40,000 | $470,432 to $1,235,110 | $130,000 | 10 |
| Discover Strength | $58,000 | $472,000 to $838,500 | $115,000 | 22 |
| Goldsainte | $45,000 | $474,000 to $2,789,500 | $210,000 | 1 |
| Steve's Pizza | $15,000 to $30,000 | $474,000 to $980,000 | $120,000 | 4 |
| Joshua Tree | $59,500 | $474,325 to $606,495 | $100,000 | 10 |
| iCRYO | $49,500 | $474,500 to $1,205,000 | $130,000 | 25 |
| Pappalecco | $49,500 | $474,500 to $842,500 | $115,000 | 3 |
| Tijuana Flats | $40,000 | $474,550 to $893,000 | $115,000 | 125 |
| D1 Sports | $59,500 | $474,843 to $906,979 | $115,000 | 129 |
| Generator Supercenter | $50,000 | $474,950 to $868,250 | $115,000 | 69 |
| Dee-O-Gee | $39,500 | $475,750 to $1,138,000 | $130,000 | 128 |
| Hounds Town USA | $49,000 | $475,875 to $1,278,489 | $135,000 | 76 |
| medspa810 | $60,000 | $475,950 to $692,950 | $105,000 | 4 |
| The Now | $60,000 | $476,459 to $813,109 | $110,000 | 64 |
| Mountain Mike's | $7,500 to $30,000 | $476,500 to $982,611 | $120,000 | 299 |
| Paris Banh Mi | $60,000 | $477,000 to $686,000 | $105,000 | N/R |
| Churroholic | $40,000 | $477,500 to $727,500 | $110,000 | 5 |
| Big Apple Bagels | $25,000 | $478,000 to $685,000 | $105,000 | 49 |
| Hamburger Stand | $16,000 to $32,000 | $478,900 to $1,444,000 | $145,000 | 16 |
| Fat Tuesday | $20,000 | $479,000 to $1,079,000 | $125,000 | 25 |
| WowMoms World | $50,000 | $479,500 to $547,500 | $100,000 | 1 |
| ColorTyme Rental Store | $35,000 | $479,825 to $708,250 | $105,000 | 32 |
| Dae Gee | $45,000 | $479,875 to $948,625 | $120,000 | 6 |
| Voodoo Brewery | $75,000 | $481,500 to $1,625,000 | $155,000 | 27 |
| Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream | $39,000 | $482,488 to $760,920 | $110,000 | 8 |
| The Original Pancake House | $60,000 | $482,500 to $1,666,250 | $155,000 | 128 |
| Frisch's | $35,000 | $483,330 to $3,270,300 | $235,000 | 95 |
| Burger Village | $40,000 | $483,500 to $824,000 | $115,000 | 6 |
| Silverlake Ramen | $40,000 | $483,950 to $823,450 | $115,000 | 18 |
| Marie Callender | $5,000 to $10,000 | $485,000 to $2,067,000 | $175,000 | 27 |
| Rise'n Roll Bakery & Deli | $95,000 | $485,500 to $2,265,000 | $185,000 | 16 |
| VIZTA TINT | $30,000 | $485,600 to $865,100 | $115,000 | N/R |
| Zo Skin Centre | $35,000 to $50,000 | $486,000 to $906,500 | $120,000 | N/R |
| Thai Express | $30,000 | $486,050 to $949,700 | $120,000 | 6 |
| Studio Pilates International | $50,000 | $486,950 to $860,150 | $115,000 | 12 |
| Monical's Restaurant | $25,000 to $45,000 | $487,550 to $1,133,400 | $130,000 | 58 |
| TCBY | $35,000 | $487,630 to $699,467 | $110,000 | 125 |
| Lemon Fresh Cleaners | $36,000 | $488,100 to $1,523,100 | $150,000 | N/R |
| The Designery | $54,900 to $68,900 | $488,800 to $2,932,600 | $220,000 | 73 |
| Manchu Wok | $30,000 | $490,050 to $820,500 | $115,000 | 15 |
| FLOSS Dental | $35,000 | $491,000 to $712,750 | $110,000 | 4 |
| Hairclub | $25,000 to $50,000 | $491,733 to $1,516,083 | $150,000 | 104 |
| Orthonow | $65,000 | $492,735 to $996,485 | $125,000 | 6 |
| Break Coffee Co | $59,500 | $493,466 to $3,046,069 | $225,000 | 9 |
| PizzaRev | $35,000 | $493,500 to $1,150,000 | $130,000 | 40 |
| The Krave Kobe Burger Grill | $40,000 | $494,000 to $694,000 | $110,000 | 2 |
| Mighty Quinn's Barbeque | $45,000 | $494,317 to $896,334 | $120,000 | 10 |
| Just Love Coffee Cafe | $39,000 | $494,500 to $759,500 | $110,000 | 53 |
| Fuddruckers | $35,000 | $495,000 to $1,565,000 | $150,000 | 139 |
| Jardin | $60,000 | $495,000 to $998,000 | $125,000 | N/R |
| VetCheck | $50,000 | $495,000 to $719,000 | $110,000 | 1 |
| True Movement | $50,000 | $496,000 to $797,500 | $115,000 | N/R |
| Spavia | $59,500 | $496,450 to $795,950 | $115,000 | 59 |
| Journey Payroll & HR | $30,000 | $497,558 to $813,790 | $115,000 | 11 |
| Sparkle | $39,000 | $497,800 to $712,500 | $110,000 | 1 |
| Fly Dance | $35,000 | $498,000 to $1,007,000 | $125,000 | 1 |
| Yummi Go Gourmet | $50,000 | $499,000 to $918,500 | $120,000 | 282 |
| Ori'Zaba's | $30,000 | $499,700 to $883,200 | $120,000 | 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 $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.