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 601 to 700.
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment | Min. cash | US units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebounderz | $49,950 | $3,772,150 to $7,360,650 | $935,000 | 9 |
| Applebee's | $35,000 | $3,870,004 to $5,822,933 | $870,000 | 1,507 |
| Texas Roadhouse | $40,000 | $3,894,500 to $7,901,500 | $980,000 | 638 |
| Tapestry Collection By Hilton | $100,000 | $3,898,359 to $129,454,079 | $7,055,000 | 117 |
| Outback Steakhouse | $40,000 | $4,303,000 to $8,419,000 | $1,065,000 | 688 |
| Ifly | $25,000 | $4,378,500 to $12,249,926 | $1,270,000 | 37 |
| CAMP Margaritaville | $75,000 | $4,504,850 to $58,467,850 | $3,600,000 | 5 |
| Super 8 | $25,000 | $4,663,694 to $6,929,131 | $1,045,000 | 1,375 |
| Curio Collection by Hilton | $85,000 to $150,000 | $4,683,359 to $143,454,204 | $7,875,000 | 80 |
| Jameson Inn | $21,500 | $4,814,200 to $8,465,500 | $1,145,000 | N/R |
| Steel Coated Floors | $59,000 | $4,845,000 to $6,975,000 | $1,075,000 | 9 |
| KOA | $45,000 | $4,981,000 to $16,421,775 | $1,570,000 | 478 |
| GrandStay | $35,000 | $5,038,400 to $24,175,200 | $1,965,000 | 30 |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas | $125,000 | $5,048,133 to $16,112,868 | $1,565,000 | 38 |
| Affordable Suites Of America | $35,000 | $5,057,700 to $10,168,100 | $1,265,000 | 30 |
| Tommy's Express Car Wash | $50,000 | $5,205,184 to $8,522,378 | $1,205,000 | 216 |
| Surestay | $25,000 | $5,344,745 to $8,254,345 | $1,215,000 | 228 |
| LXR Hotels | $100,000 | $5,364,048 to $845,773,369 | $43,095,000 | 4 |
| My Place Hotels | $40,000 | $5,679,950 to $6,953,450 | $1,200,000 | 73 |
| Creative World School | $75,000 to $80,000 | $5,767,050 to $10,143,500 | $1,370,000 | 29 |
| American Idea Hotels | $35,000 | $5,805,250 to $10,012,500 | $1,370,000 | N/R |
| Voco | $75,000 | $5,807,501 to $44,464,452 | $3,095,000 | 15 |
| Cobblestone Inn & Suites | $45,000 | $5,960,874 to $15,496,699 | $1,670,000 | 121 |
| Travelodge | $35,000 | $6,101,809 to $10,986,279 | $1,465,000 | 328 |
| Best Western | $54,000 to $63,000 | $6,126,015 to $32,493,745 | $2,545,000 | 1,770 |
| Primrose School | $50,000 to $80,000 | $6,192,660 to $8,595,000 | $1,360,000 | 525 |
| Motel 6 | $41,300 | $6,251,265 to $8,239,350 | $1,350,000 | 1,195 |
| Boarders Lodging | $45,000 | $6,504,624 to $16,902,199 | $1,820,000 | 15 |
| Studio 6 Suites | $41,300 | $6,594,181 to $8,667,995 | $1,425,000 | 54 |
| Howard Johnson by Wyndham | $35,000 | $6,681,950 to $11,539,776 | $1,580,000 | 139 |
| Studio 6 Extended Stay Motels | $41,300 | $6,812,341 to $9,217,088 | $1,485,000 | 219 |
| Radisson Red | $75,000 | $7,050,440 to $41,791,390 | $3,145,000 | 2 |
| Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham | $40,000 | $7,200,444 to $9,171,777 | $1,540,000 | 285 |
| Red Roof Inn | $30,000 | $7,253,500 to $8,899,600 | $1,535,000 | 619 |
| Shilo Inn | $25,000 to $50,000 | $7,366,500 to $203,340,000 | $11,270,000 | 18 |
| Travelcenters Of America | $80,000 to $130,000 | $7,423,000 to $49,717,000 | $3,600,000 | 181 |
| StayApt Suites | $40,000 | $7,529,900 to $12,904,400 | $1,775,000 | 32 |
| Baymont by Wyndham | $26,000 | $7,598,317 to $10,549,711 | $1,665,000 | 547 |
| Days Inn | $35,000 | $7,607,385 to $9,406,499 | $1,610,000 | 1,235 |
| USL League One | $5,000,000 | $7,682,700 to $11,418,600 | $1,725,000 | 12 |
| Ramada | $35,000 | $7,709,044 to $12,091,975 | $1,760,000 | 264 |
| AmericInn | $35,000 | $7,738,476 to $10,960,034 | $1,710,000 | 226 |
| Holiday Inn Express | $75,000 | $7,804,300 to $10,571,800 | $1,700,000 | 2,324 |
| Extended Stay America | $50,000 | $7,929,325 to $9,835,400 | $1,680,000 | 630 |
| Suburban Extended Stay Hotel | $40,000 | $8,183,050 to $12,989,550 | $1,875,000 | 109 |
| Woodspring Suites | $50,000 | $8,229,200 to $13,293,300 | $1,900,000 | 256 |
| Sleep Inn | $40,000 | $8,380,445 to $12,746,895 | $1,895,000 | 410 |
| City Express by Marriott | $75,000 | $8,517,800 to $11,597,300 | $1,860,000 | 1 |
| Extended Stay America Select Suites | $50,000 | $8,612,237 to $13,285,766 | $1,955,000 | 211 |
| Ascend Hotel Collection | $45,000 | $8,924,896 to $23,760,460 | $2,525,000 | 182 |
| BK Lobster | $29,500 | $9,114,801 to $14,242,350 | $2,080,000 | 11 |
| Mainstay Suites | $50,000 | $9,170,700 to $16,330,350 | $2,190,000 | 139 |
| Extended Stay America Suites | $50,000 | $9,174,346 to $14,123,855 | $2,080,000 | 446 |
| Comfort Inn | $50,000 | $9,464,745 to $14,346,795 | $2,135,000 | 1,663 |
| Comfort Suites | $50,000 to $65,000 | $9,473,117 to $12,136,491 | $2,030,000 | 1,664 |
| Radisson | $75,000 to $150,000 | $9,901,500 to $57,222,500 | $4,345,000 | 52 |
| Sonesta Simply Suites | $50,000 | $9,954,950 to $16,413,220 | $2,315,000 | 65 |
| Extended Stay America Premier Suites | $50,000 | $10,058,979 to $15,123,386 | $2,265,000 | 49 |
| Hotel Indigo | $75,000 | $10,200,176 to $46,917,003 | $3,875,000 | 70 |
| avid hotel | $50,000 | $10,360,251 to $15,714,550 | $2,340,000 | 71 |
| Compass by Margaritaville | $65,000 | $10,366,100 to $57,880,100 | $4,450,000 | 4 |
| HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof | $35,000 | $10,719,393 to $13,157,291 | $2,265,000 | 84 |
| Project Q by Hilton | $50,000 | $11,066,886 to $19,969,517 | $2,660,000 | N/R |
| Patriot Pipeline | $59,900 | $11,226,600 to $13,659,150 | $2,365,000 | 3 |
| Wingate by Wyndham | $36,000 | $11,253,228 to $16,142,211 | $2,495,000 | 189 |
| Rise Commercial District | $125,000 | $11,360,500 to $21,073,000 | $2,760,000 | 10 |
| Petro Stopping Centers | $80,000 to $130,000 | $11,395,000 to $52,177,000 | $4,320,000 | 77 |
| Sonesta ES Suites | $65,000 | $11,452,761 to $19,080,007 | $2,670,000 | 78 |
| ECHO Suites Extended Stay | $35,000 | $11,506,418 to $17,258,078 | $2,590,000 | 5 |
| Fairfield Inn by Marriott | $75,000 to $85,000 | $12,021,800 to $33,832,700 | $3,495,000 | 1,174 |
| Candy Cloud | $40,000 | $12,188,106 to $21,863,907 | $2,920,000 | 6 |
| Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham | $40,000 | $12,274,670 to $14,268,857 | $2,555,000 | 71 |
| Everhome Suites | $50,000 | $12,317,550 to $17,138,050 | $2,705,000 | 7 |
| Trademark Collection by Wyndham | $35,000 | $12,490,306 to $19,040,645 | $2,825,000 | 89 |
| Four Points by Sheraton | $75,000 | $12,656,210 to $36,903,710 | $3,745,000 | 148 |
| Tru by Hilton | $100,000 | $12,767,064 to $18,572,795 | $2,845,000 | 276 |
| La Quinta by Wyndham | $60,500 | $12,809,423 to $17,222,029 | $2,785,000 | 884 |
| TownePlace Suites by Marriott | $75,000 | $12,819,600 to $29,313,900 | $3,390,000 | 504 |
| Hop & Grape Taproom | $35,000 | $12,847,351 to $19,461,100 | $2,900,000 | 1 |
| SpringHill Suites by Marriott | $75,000 | $12,999,500 to $37,996,900 | $3,850,000 | 563 |
| Sonesta Select | $65,000 | $13,021,957 to $19,652,424 | $2,935,000 | 55 |
| Aloft Hotels | $75,000 | $13,296,610 to $36,220,410 | $3,805,000 | 166 |
| Dealer Specialties | $10,000 | $13,677,450 to $18,771,900 | $2,990,000 | 69 |
| Radisson Collection | $100,000 | $13,903,660 to $68,016,610 | $5,485,000 | N/R |
| Candlewood Suites | $60,000 | $14,169,501 to $21,400,950 | $3,195,000 | 384 |
| Your Car Buying Advocate | $10,000 | $14,409,100 to $18,544,600 | $3,090,000 | 5 |
| Pearce Bespoke | $29,000 to $55,900 | $14,605,333 to $21,900,000 | $3,285,000 | 51 |
| Courtyard By Marriott | $90,000 | $14,853,210 to $33,052,210 | $3,880,000 | 1,075 |
| Moxy Hotels | $90,000 to $115,000 | $15,074,510 to $48,675,410 | $4,695,000 | 44 |
| Hampton Inn Hotel/ Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel | $100,000 | $15,218,226 to $22,193,244 | $3,390,000 | 1,345 |
| Element Hotels | $75,000 | $15,307,310 to $45,354,310 | $4,565,000 | 90 |
| Reverb | $50,000 to $100,000 | $15,353,150 to $37,251,650 | $4,165,000 | 1 |
| Cambria Hotels | $60,000 | $15,400,290 to $222,056,249 | $13,415,000 | 76 |
| FilterShine | $50,000 | $15,424,593 to $21,497,662 | $3,390,000 | N/R |
| Wyndham Garden | $35,000 to $38,500 | $15,580,592 to $20,285,247 | $3,350,000 | 71 |
| Home2 Suites | $100,000 | $15,686,198 to $24,442,399 | $3,575,000 | 663 |
| Atwell Suites | $58,000 | $15,712,500 to $23,636,500 | $3,540,000 | 6 |
| Residence Inn By Marriott | $90,000 | $15,929,510 to $46,813,310 | $4,730,000 | 873 |
| Bumble Bee Blinds | $59,500 | $16,047,090 to $21,092,894 | $3,460,000 | 153 |
| Crowne Plaza | $125,000 | $17,378,326 to $80,742,850 | $6,645,000 | 83 |
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.