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 401 to 500.
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment | Min. cash | US units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Toasted Yolk Cafe | $50,000 | $1,058,000 to $1,721,700 | $245,000 | 43 |
| Workout Anytime | $45,000 | $1,060,850 to $1,840,550 | $250,000 | 190 |
| The Boiling Crab | $39,500 | $1,063,500 to $3,793,500 | $350,000 | 22 |
| Bar Louie | $50,000 | $1,064,500 to $3,949,000 | $355,000 | 66 |
| Rally's | $20,000 to $30,000 | $1,064,657 to $1,877,201 | $255,000 | 277 |
| Art Van | $375,000 to $505,000 | $1,067,524 to $3,899,550 | $355,000 | 76 |
| Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy | $75,000 | $1,070,060 to $10,103,120 | $665,000 | N/R |
| Village Inn | $16,000 to $35,000 | $1,075,000 to $2,740,000 | $300,000 | 114 |
| BoomBozz | $30,000 | $1,077,000 to $1,867,000 | $255,000 | 6 |
| Corner Bakery Cafe | $40,000 | $1,090,000 to $2,335,000 | $280,000 | 99 |
| Benvenuto's Italian Grill | $75,000 | $1,091,500 to $4,582,500 | $395,000 | 6 |
| Aladdin's Eatery | $30,000 | $1,095,305 to $2,500,130 | $290,000 | 34 |
| Mulberrys Garment Care | $50,000 | $1,103,500 to $2,669,000 | $300,000 | 12 |
| Church's Chicken | $20,000 | $1,114,650 to $1,636,300 | $250,000 | 873 |
| Sixt Rent A Car | $25,000 to $400,000 | $1,116,275 to $4,977,600 | $415,000 | N/R |
| Fluffy Fluffy | $50,000 | $1,119,250 to $3,035,750 | $320,000 | 8 |
| KLA Schools | $78,500 | $1,121,000 to $5,804,750 | $460,000 | 24 |
| Black Rifle Coffee | $35,000 | $1,122,750 to $2,506,000 | $295,000 | 16 |
| Fire + Ice | $36,000 to $45,000 | $1,125,000 to $3,463,950 | $340,000 | 3 |
| B-Bop's | $25,000 to $30,000 | $1,128,200 to $2,514,200 | $295,000 | 12 |
| X Golf | $40,000 | $1,132,630 to $1,757,800 | $260,000 | 126 |
| Superior Walls | $225,000 | $1,139,500 to $2,068,000 | $275,000 | 13 |
| Egg N' Joe | $40,000 | $1,146,750 to $3,881,500 | $365,000 | 3 |
| Wissota Chophouse | $50,000 | $1,160,660 to $4,117,147 | $380,000 | N/R |
| Crooked Pint Ale House | $45,000 | $1,181,700 to $2,093,900 | $280,000 | 17 |
| Sola Salon Studios | $60,000 | $1,181,960 to $1,939,349 | $275,000 | 729 |
| Ninja Nation | $49,500 | $1,183,500 to $1,967,500 | $275,000 | 7 |
| Far & Dotter Wellness Center | $40,000 | $1,189,750 to $1,741,750 | $265,000 | 1 |
| Speed Queen | $49,500 | $1,199,663 to $1,983,000 | $280,000 | 29 |
| Bruster's | $20,000 to $40,000 | $1,202,620 to $2,644,060 | $315,000 | 206 |
| Steak n Shake | $25,000 | $1,207,909 to $2,695,052 | $315,000 | 233 |
| Anchor Bar | $60,000 | $1,210,000 to $1,835,000 | $275,000 | 17 |
| First Watch | $40,000 | $1,210,150 to $2,028,800 | $285,000 | 474 |
| Grease Monkey | $20,000 to $39,900 | $1,213,153 to $1,972,033 | $280,000 | 371 |
| Speedee Oil Change & Auto Service | $20,000 to $39,900 | $1,213,153 to $1,972,033 | $280,000 | 75 |
| Gravity Vault Indoor Rock Gyms | $79,500 | $1,214,350 to $3,304,300 | $345,000 | 12 |
| Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Restaurant | $50,000 | $1,215,444 to $2,606,540 | $315,000 | 62 |
| Purvelo | $45,000 | $1,215,650 to $6,618,950 | $515,000 | 4 |
| Camp Bow Wow | $50,000 | $1,216,577 to $2,037,471 | $285,000 | 223 |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | $50,000 | $1,222,045 to $3,923,245 | $380,000 | 3,177 |
| JL Beers | $50,000 | $1,223,000 to $1,883,000 | $280,000 | 10 |
| Slim Chickens | $30,000 | $1,228,900 to $4,466,000 | $410,000 | 207 |
| Wonderly Lights | $29,500 | $1,230,000 to $2,000,000 | $285,000 | 40 |
| La Madeleine | $40,000 | $1,230,360 to $2,254,160 | $295,000 | 89 |
| Hooters | $50,000 | $1,233,300 to $4,075,000 | $390,000 | 292 |
| Lindora | $60,000 | $1,237,000 to $1,672,500 | $270,000 | 31 |
| Smashburger | $40,000 | $1,239,500 to $2,255,500 | $300,000 | 194 |
| Apostle Radon and Indoor Air Solutions | $42,500 to $45,000 | $1,242,900 to $2,094,300 | $290,000 | 1 |
| McAlister's Deli | $35,500 | $1,247,725 to $2,442,200 | $310,000 | 560 |
| Scotty's Brewhouse | $25,000 to $50,000 | $1,259,000 to $2,324,500 | $305,000 | 15 |
| Eggspectation | $50,000 | $1,260,000 to $1,785,000 | $280,000 | 7 |
| DVMmatch | $65,000 to $105,000 | $1,266,500 to $2,776,200 | $330,000 | 3 |
| Sirloin Stockade | $20,000 to $35,000 | $1,269,000 to $3,158,000 | $350,000 | 46 |
| Shakey's | $35,000 | $1,279,000 to $3,529,500 | $370,000 | 47 |
| Airtime Trampoline & Game Park | $50,000 | $1,297,000 to $1,999,000 | $295,000 | 6 |
| Sky High Sports | $50,000 | $1,297,000 to $2,150,000 | $300,000 | 9 |
| Smalls Sliders | $35,000 | $1,297,825 to $1,993,734 | $295,000 | 21 |
| Famous Dave's | $28,000 to $35,000 | $1,299,250 to $4,510,750 | $420,000 | 109 |
| FairyTail Pet Care | $12,500 | $1,318,000 to $3,132,750 | $355,000 | 4 |
| Sizzler | $35,000 | $1,329,750 to $2,607,750 | $330,000 | 129 |
| Salons by JC | $60,000 | $1,331,200 to $2,043,400 | $300,000 | 164 |
| Stain Erasers | $75,000 to $225,000 | $1,336,250 to $3,505,750 | $375,000 | N/R |
| Kajiken | $50,000 | $1,337,500 to $2,612,500 | $330,000 | 3 |
| Lee's Famous Recipe | $35,000 | $1,340,600 to $2,353,900 | $320,000 | 126 |
| World Of Beer | $50,000 | $1,346,100 to $1,996,974 | $300,000 | 51 |
| Barrio Queen | $50,000 | $1,346,250 to $3,515,750 | $380,000 | 8 |
| Schlotzsky Austin Eatery | $35,500 | $1,348,545 to $1,951,300 | $300,000 | 308 |
| Hotel Rl | $50,000 | $1,351,345 to $36,586,945 | $2,030,000 | 5 |
| Taco John's | $40,000 | $1,365,000 to $2,120,000 | $310,000 | 340 |
| Logan's Roadhouse | $40,000 | $1,366,500 to $3,294,000 | $370,000 | 136 |
| Hardee's Traditional | $25,000 | $1,375,000 to $2,637,395 | $340,000 | 1,571 |
| Passport Inn | $7,500 | $1,384,600 to $2,604,200 | $340,000 | 8 |
| Red Carpet Inn | $10,000 | $1,387,350 to $2,606,950 | $340,000 | 75 |
| Scottish Inns | $10,000 | $1,387,350 to $2,606,950 | $340,000 | 112 |
| GRIMALDI's PIZZERIA | $50,000 | $1,389,800 to $1,835,000 | $300,000 | 46 |
| Velox Valuations | $20,000 | $1,396,000 to $2,703,000 | $345,000 | 1 |
| Johnny's Italian Steakhouse | $75,000 | $1,400,000 to $4,400,000 | $430,000 | 13 |
| K1 Speed | $100,000 | $1,415,000 to $3,195,000 | $370,000 | 42 |
| Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom | $40,000 | $1,417,500 to $2,876,000 | $355,000 | 83 |
| On The Border Mexican Grill | $30,000 | $1,425,500 to $5,058,000 | $465,000 | 134 |
| Panera Bread | $35,000 | $1,434,566 to $4,651,324 | $450,000 | 2,206 |
| Zaxby's | $35,000 | $1,445,000 to $3,810,500 | $405,000 | 969 |
| Pollo Campero | $30,000 to $40,000 | $1,454,650 to $3,750,500 | $405,000 | 92 |
| Circle K | $25,000 | $1,463,500 to $2,734,650 | $355,000 | 6,125 |
| McDonald's | $45,000 | $1,470,500 to $2,728,000 | $355,000 | 13,559 |
| Dos Coyotes | $40,000 | $1,471,500 to $1,793,500 | $310,000 | 11 |
| Rock & Brews | $50,000 to $250,000 | $1,478,000 to $4,416,000 | $440,000 | 15 |
| K9 Resorts | $49,500 | $1,481,374 to $3,604,802 | $400,000 | 40 |
| The Woodhouse Day Spa | $60,000 | $1,482,439 to $2,697,879 | $355,000 | 88 |
| Bear Paddle Swim School | $50,000 | $1,484,900 to $2,088,650 | $325,000 | 10 |
| Carl's Jr. | $25,000 | $1,486,000 to $3,176,500 | $380,000 | 1,032 |
| Freddy's | $35,000 | $1,487,598 to $2,753,566 | $360,000 | 550 |
| Brake Masters | $0 to $22,950 | $1,493,700 to $2,913,450 | $370,000 | 107 |
| Del Taco | $35,000 | $1,497,200 to $3,321,000 | $390,000 | 594 |
| Ezlane Auto Auctions | $75,000 | $1,500,000 to $6,580,000 | $555,000 | 1 |
| Blushington | $50,000 | $1,503,000 to $2,410,000 | $345,000 | 1 |
| Buffalo Wings & Rings | $0 to $40,000 | $1,503,100 to $2,015,500 | $325,000 | 60 |
| Fazoli's | $50,000 | $1,510,500 to $2,399,500 | $345,000 | 207 |
| DQ Grill & Chill | $45,000 | $1,516,200 to $2,543,050 | $355,000 | 1,971 |
| Black Rock Bar & Grill | $50,000 | $1,519,940 to $2,957,625 | $375,000 | 17 |
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.