Franchises over $500,000: franchise opportunities by investment
Short answer: Across 756 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database (compiled October 2026), the median minimum initial investment is $989,000 and the median starting franchise fee is $45,000. The lowest starting investment in this group is Naf-Naf Middle Eastern Grill at $501,000.
This list includes franchises whose total initial investment starts at $500,000 or more, 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 $989,000, a median starting franchise fee of $45,000 and a median liquid cash requirement of $280,000, calculated from 756 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 756 franchises from the lowest to the highest starting investment, 100 per page. This page shows brands 201 to 300.
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment | Min. cash | US units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog Haus | $40,000 | $668,412 to $1,340,300 | $165,000 | 59 |
| Noodles And Company | $35,000 | $669,000 to $1,412,000 | $170,000 | 463 |
| I Scream Gelato | $30,000 | $669,200 to $1,020,500 | $150,000 | 8 |
| Asian Chao | $30,000 | $670,000 to $1,270,900 | $165,000 | 38 |
| Corporate Connections | $30,000 to $79,000 | $670,000 to $1,270,900 | $165,000 | 2 |
| Ginger Ales | $20,000 to $25,000 | $670,000 to $1,270,900 | $165,000 | 12 |
| Smiley Swirl | $30,000 | $670,000 to $1,270,900 | $165,000 | 1 |
| Houston's Hot Chicken | $50,000 | $670,950 to $1,760,000 | $190,000 | 23 |
| Moraya Urban Baths | $40,000 | $672,150 to $1,291,200 | $165,000 | 1 |
| We, The Pizza | $40,000 to $50,000 | $673,000 to $895,500 | $145,000 | 2 |
| Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill | $30,000 | $674,500 to $1,340,000 | $170,000 | 93 |
| My Salon Suite | $50,000 | $675,106 to $1,678,095 | $185,000 | 355 |
| Sun Tan City | $0 to $30,000 | $676,290 to $1,114,750 | $155,000 | 252 |
| All Dogs Unleashed | $60,000 | $680,500 to $1,098,000 | $155,000 | 18 |
| Monkey Joe's | $40,000 | $681,000 to $1,240,500 | $165,000 | 14 |
| Fulton Grace | $49,500 | $681,500 to $1,535,500 | $180,000 | 4 |
| Blast and Brew | $15,000 to $30,000 | $682,250 to $1,203,500 | $165,000 | 7 |
| Slater's 50-50 Franchise | $5,000 to $10,000 | $685,000 to $2,067,000 | $205,000 | 10 |
| The Warrior Factory | $50,000 | $685,500 to $1,058,700 | $155,000 | 1 |
| Wild Eggs | $45,000 | $686,350 to $2,252,550 | $215,000 | 4 |
| Tap House Grill Addictive Food/Creative Brews | $39,000 | $687,000 to $2,238,700 | $215,000 | 8 |
| Zoom Express Laundry | $50,000 | $687,800 to $1,547,250 | $180,000 | 3 |
| On the Hook Fish and Chips | $35,000 | $688,000 to $1,143,000 | $160,000 | 9 |
| Maple Bear | $55,000 | $690,000 to $2,270,000 | $215,000 | 3 |
| Shawarma Stackz | $30,000 | $690,000 to $1,225,000 | $165,000 | 2 |
| Doner Kebab | $30,000 | $690,500 to $1,123,000 | $160,000 | 7 |
| Structural Elements | $55,000 | $693,450 to $1,448,815 | $175,000 | 3 |
| Bruegger's Bagels | $35,000 | $693,800 to $1,227,150 | $165,000 | 178 |
| Cicis | $30,000 | $694,965 to $1,038,753 | $155,000 | 270 |
| Le Trieu | $45,000 | $697,500 to $852,000 | $145,000 | N/R |
| Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center | $50,000 | $698,600 to $1,222,500 | $165,000 | 15 |
| Pearle Vision | $30,000 | $699,464 to $1,336,854 | $170,000 | 500 |
| Old New York | $35,000 | $700,750 to $1,151,500 | $165,000 | 3 |
| Biscuit Belly | $40,000 | $702,000 to $1,187,000 | $165,000 | 6 |
| BurgerFi | $35,000 | $704,750 to $1,171,500 | $165,000 | 82 |
| Just Play | $45,000 | $705,250 to $970,500 | $155,000 | 2 |
| Beyond Food Mart | $30,000 | $708,670 to $5,802,670 | $395,000 | N/R |
| Bornga | $100,000 | $710,000 to $1,165,000 | $165,000 | N/R |
| RNR Tire Express | $45,000 | $711,561 to $1,712,275 | $190,000 | 200 |
| The Counter | $16,000 to $35,000 | $712,133 to $1,983,750 | $205,000 | 11 |
| Tailwaggers Doggy Daycare | $45,000 | $712,300 to $1,107,667 | $160,000 | 10 |
| Tous Les Jours | $40,000 | $718,230 to $1,599,644 | $190,000 | 149 |
| Massage Envy | $45,000 | $719,350 to $1,081,000 | $160,000 | 1,009 |
| Sugarfire Smoke House | $50,000 | $719,500 to $1,184,000 | $165,000 | 6 |
| Regus | $20,000 | $720,500 to $1,562,500 | $185,000 | 796 |
| Phenix Salon Suites | $52,500 | $721,109 to $1,447,969 | $180,000 | 399 |
| Federal Donuts | $50,000 | $724,000 to $914,500 | $155,000 | 11 |
| Dynamo Surfaces | $45,000 | $724,706 to $1,084,605 | $165,000 | 1 |
| Swig | $39,500 | $725,000 to $1,310,000 | $175,000 | 59 |
| Daddy's Chicken Shack | $22,500 to $45,000 | $725,750 to $1,156,750 | $165,000 | 3 |
| Fuelify | $30,000 | $726,230 to $1,183,656 | $170,000 | N/R |
| Perkins Restaurant & Bakery | $15,000 to $40,000 | $726,715 to $3,454,465 | $280,000 | 258 |
| Paris Baguette | $50,000 | $727,440 to $1,825,100 | $200,000 | 197 |
| MAACO | $45,000 | $728,500 to $3,994,000 | $310,000 | 363 |
| UNITS Moving and Portable Storage | $55,500 to $222,000 | $732,640 to $1,269,400 | $175,000 | 74 |
| CRS | $55,000 | $733,200 to $1,918,600 | $205,000 | 37 |
| Pinseekers | $50,000 | $733,750 to $1,457,750 | $185,000 | 2 |
| COOL BINZ | $59,900 | $734,845 to $1,270,500 | $175,000 | 6 |
| Ruby's Diner | $35,000 to $45,000 | $737,500 to $1,922,000 | $205,000 | N/R |
| Moe's Southwest Grill | $30,500 | $745,325 to $1,819,050 | $205,000 | 596 |
| Beerhead Bar & Eatery | $35,000 to $45,000 | $746,000 to $1,561,000 | $190,000 | 9 |
| Veggie Grill | $15,000 to $30,000 | $749,000 to $1,297,000 | $175,000 | 33 |
| Monk's Bar And Grill | $30,000 | $749,500 to $3,435,000 | $285,000 | 6 |
| Bloom Academy | $50,000 to $70,000 | $751,250 to $2,495,800 | $235,000 | 4 |
| Upgrade Labs | $65,000 | $751,500 to $1,525,500 | $190,000 | 5 |
| Pancheros | $30,000 | $752,500 to $1,537,500 | $190,000 | 76 |
| Slapfish | $40,000 | $755,100 to $1,314,200 | $180,000 | 23 |
| Roy Rogers | $30,000 | $755,250 to $1,580,950 | $190,000 | 40 |
| Primal Kitchen | $40,000 | $756,950 to $1,012,600 | $165,000 | N/R |
| Go Mini's | $85,000 | $759,024 to $1,247,125 | $175,000 | 107 |
| ZIPS | $15,000 to $30,000 | $761,700 to $1,198,000 | $175,000 | 72 |
| Hot N Juicy Crawfish | $50,000 | $763,500 to $1,417,700 | $185,000 | 13 |
| Chicken Guy! | $50,000 | $764,500 to $3,020,000 | $265,000 | 11 |
| Chocolate Fish Coffee | $30,000 | $764,500 to $1,527,000 | $190,000 | 3 |
| CR3 American Exteriors | $40,000 | $768,142 to $1,228,680 | $175,000 | 17 |
| Café Landwer | $30,000 | $770,000 to $1,260,000 | $180,000 | 2 |
| Los Pollos Bros | $30,000 | $776,094 to $2,074,244 | $220,000 | 3 |
| Chicken Salad Chick | $50,000 | $777,000 to $994,500 | $165,000 | 288 |
| Pizza Hut Traditional | $25,000 | $777,000 to $2,053,500 | $220,000 | 5,237 |
| Restore Hyper Wellness + Cryotherapy | $44,500 | $777,174 to $1,289,925 | $180,000 | 221 |
| The Learning Experience | $60,000 | $780,799 to $1,477,299 | $190,000 | 417 |
| Montessori Kids Universe | $75,000 | $782,208 to $1,688,958 | $200,000 | 19 |
| Casiola | $35,000 | $782,498 to $4,041,265 | $320,000 | 2 |
| Brunch | $50,000 | $782,500 to $2,010,000 | $220,000 | 3 |
| Rodizio Grill | $40,000 | $783,000 to $2,980,000 | $265,000 | 21 |
| Project Mid-T by Marriott | $75,000 | $783,502 to $8,811,500 | $560,000 | N/R |
| Krystal | $35,000 | $787,700 to $2,160,000 | $225,000 | 280 |
| Mamoun's Falafel | $40,000 | $788,954 to $1,394,436 | $190,000 | 9 |
| MOD A Sonesta Collection | $125,000 | $789,000 to $1,589,500 | $200,000 | 1 |
| Corelife Eatery | $35,000 | $789,500 to $1,044,000 | $170,000 | 49 |
| World Gym | $25,000 | $789,500 to $2,765,000 | $255,000 | 20 |
| Skyline Chili | $20,000 | $790,000 to $1,075,000 | $170,000 | 136 |
| The Brass Tap | $25,000 | $792,950 to $1,279,550 | $185,000 | 53 |
| El Pollo Loco | $40,000 | $793,750 to $2,685,500 | $255,000 | 498 |
| Vio Med Spa | $50,000 | $794,261 to $1,231,677 | $180,000 | 56 |
| B's Essentials Vending | $5,000 | $797,800 to $1,783,200 | $210,000 | 2 |
| All American Pet Resorts | $60,000 | $798,000 to $1,650,000 | $200,000 | 10 |
| Pawsitively Spoiled | $20,000 | $799,000 to $1,317,000 | $185,000 | 2 |
| Another Broken Egg Cafe | $40,000 | $802,400 to $1,599,000 | $200,000 | 101 |
| Comfort Dental | $75,000 | $802,400 to $841,500 | $160,000 | 145 |
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 over $500,000?
Across 756 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database (compiled October 2026), the median minimum initial investment is $989,000 and the median starting franchise fee is $45,000. The lowest starting investment in this group is Naf-Naf Middle Eastern Grill at $501,000.
How much cash do I need to buy a franchise in this group?
The median minimum liquid cash requirement in this group is $280,000. 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 from $250,000 to $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.