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 701 to 756.
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment | Min. cash | US units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn | $62,500 to $65,000 | $17,465,626 to $31,429,700 | $4,190,000 | 534 |
| EVEN Hotels | $75,000 | $17,743,001 to $27,410,450 | $4,030,000 | 22 |
| Hyatt Place | $75,000 to $150,000 | $17,918,455 to $52,134,018 | $5,295,000 | 342 |
| Vignette Collection | $100,000 | $18,039,791 to $85,017,180 | $6,955,000 | 2 |
| Ac Hotels By Marriott | $90,000 to $115,000 | $18,188,010 to $59,042,010 | $5,680,000 | 126 |
| SweetWater Technologies | $10,000 | $18,597,504 to $90,685,425 | $7,325,000 | 5 |
| Tryp by Wyndham | $52,500 | $18,611,868 to $32,448,618 | $4,415,000 | 8 |
| SFC Estate Coaching | $25,000 | $18,746,437 to $91,125,745 | $7,370,000 | N/R |
| Motto by Hilton | $100,000 | $19,235,559 to $90,960,697 | $7,435,000 | 5 |
| Staybridge Suites | $75,000 | $19,796,651 to $29,883,100 | $4,465,000 | 286 |
| WaterWalk | $75,000 | $19,860,979 to $27,008,153 | $4,330,000 | 11 |
| Hyatt House | $75,000 to $150,000 | $20,168,455 to $57,134,018 | $5,880,000 | 116 |
| Homewood Suites | $100,000 | $20,824,955 to $32,522,797 | $4,750,000 | 518 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | $100,000 | $21,933,588 to $32,384,982 | $4,910,000 | 750 |
| Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts | $105,000 | $22,124,700 to $221,320,700 | $14,385,000 | 18 |
| Tempo By Hilton | $100,000 | $23,180,398 to $57,806,098 | $6,365,000 | 4 |
| USL Super League | $10,000,000 | $23,965,950 to $29,451,100 | $5,065,000 | N/R |
| Radisson Blu | $100,000 | $24,410,500 to $147,220,000 | $11,025,000 | 3 |
| The Registry Collection Hotel | $75,000 | $26,731,580 to $47,439,096 | $6,380,000 | 1 |
| Red Lion Hotels | $75,000 | $26,959,924 to $33,531,376 | $5,720,000 | 59 |
| Caption By Hyatt | $95,000 to $150,000 | $28,378,455 to $87,964,018 | $8,655,000 | 2 |
| Tomaso's | $50,000 | $28,378,455 to $87,936,518 | $8,655,000 | N/R |
| DoubleTree by Hilton | $85,000 | $30,550,859 to $105,638,829 | $9,865,000 | 358 |
| Stand Strong Fencing | $59,500 | $30,832,128 to $50,788,009 | $7,165,000 | 126 |
| Light Your Night | $30,000 to $65,000 | $34,403,000 | $6,880,000 | N/R |
| Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy | $100,000 to $151,000 | $34,763,700 to $115,227,100 | $10,975,000 | N/R |
| JdV by Hyatt | $100,000 to $120,000 | $42,040,926 to $142,134,233 | $13,415,000 | 18 |
| Hyatt Centric | $100,000 | $42,720,726 to $143,100,233 | $13,565,000 | 32 |
| Destination by Hyatt | $100,000 to $200,000 | $45,790,776 to $253,820,733 | $19,560,000 | 14 |
| Joie De Vivre | $100,000 to $150,000 | $45,832,500 to $86,700,000 | $11,210,000 | 14 |
| The Unbound Collection by Hyatt | $100,000 | $46,830,426 to $161,465,733 | $15,100,000 | 18 |
| Hilton Hotels & Resorts | $105,000 | $49,685,442 to $204,323,235 | $17,670,000 | 187 |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton | $100,000 | $50,082,670 to $82,170,820 | $11,620,000 | 235 |
| Wyndham Resort | $150,500 | $51,919,152 to $94,642,130 | $12,520,000 | 61 |
| Wyndham Grand | $150,500 | $57,108,020 to $106,091,949 | $13,870,000 | 9 |
| Classico A Sonesta Collection | $125,000 | $58,040,922 to $97,180,953 | $13,565,000 | 1 |
| Sonesta Hotels and Resorts | $125,000 | $58,055,378 to $97,207,674 | $13,570,000 | 31 |
| Tribute Portfolio | $100,000 | $58,698,740 to $96,269,140 | $13,620,000 | 83 |
| Green Mill On The Go | $15,000 | $60,202,329 to $99,884,503 | $14,025,000 | 4 |
| Casago | $14,000 to $112,000 | $60,216,785 to $99,911,224 | $14,030,000 | 42 |
| MGallery Hotel Collection | $20,000 to $75,000 | $61,660,740 to $113,343,740 | $14,915,000 | 2 |
| Canopy by Hilton | $85,000 | $64,100,689 to $141,712,721 | $16,700,000 | 27 |
| Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants | $100,000 | $67,536,551 to $94,715,966 | $14,865,000 | 16 |
| Autograph Collection Hotels | $100,000 | $70,000,330 to $114,018,430 | $16,200,000 | 152 |
| Delta Hotels by Marriott | $120,000 | $72,379,630 to $118,648,030 | $16,790,000 | 92 |
| Hyatt Regency | $100,000 to $400,000 | $73,485,976 to $492,565,733 | $35,650,000 | 100 |
| Sheraton | $100,000 | $80,917,490 to $132,192,890 | $18,745,000 | 151 |
| Le Meridien | $100,000 | $84,358,740 to $138,214,140 | $19,565,000 | 24 |
| Westin Resort Hotel | $100,000 | $90,658,740 to $147,839,140 | $20,990,000 | 135 |
| Marriott | $120,000 | $93,910,590 to $168,938,990 | $22,535,000 | 368 |
| JW Marriott | $120,000 | $95,892,590 to $239,254,490 | $26,345,000 | 369 |
| Renaissance Hotels | $120,000 | $102,148,840 to $166,210,240 | $23,635,000 | 90 |
| InterContinental Hotels & Resorts | $150,000 | $106,798,100 to $153,088,452 | $23,675,000 | 23 |
| Hard Rock Hotel | $200,000 | $118,010,666 to $221,433,000 | $28,775,000 | 9 |
| Waldorf Astoria | $75,000 | $149,719,200 to $818,999,000 | $63,410,000 | 1 |
| The Luxury Collection | $100,000 | $154,995,890 to $251,805,390 | $35,840,000 | 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.