Franchises under $100,000: low-cost franchise opportunities
Short answer: Across 1031 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database (compiled October 2026), the median minimum initial investment is $56,840 and the median starting franchise fee is $27,000. The lowest starting investment in this group is Mood Media at $0.
This list includes franchises whose total initial investment starts below $100,000, 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 $56,840, a median starting franchise fee of $27,000 and a median liquid cash requirement of $15,000, calculated from 1031 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 1,031 franchises from the lowest to the highest starting investment, 100 per page. This page shows brands 1001 to 1031.
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment | Min. cash | US units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caring Senior Service | $49,000 | $97,372 to $148,744 | $20,000 | 64 |
| Insane Impact | $70,000 to $90,000 | $97,475 to $149,750 | $20,000 | N/R |
| Libertana | $50,000 | $97,500 to $139,000 | $20,000 | N/R |
| 1Heart Caregiver Services | $55,000 | $97,625 to $144,510 | $20,000 | 30 |
| Jack Farley's Art Supplies | $25,000 | $97,750 to $164,000 | $25,000 | 3 |
| Dolce Hotels and Resorts | $87,500 | $97,900 to $185,200 | $25,000 | 2 |
| Apola Greek Grill | $37,500 | $98,000 to $549,000 | $40,000 | 2 |
| Shula's Steak House | $75,000 to $175,000 | $98,100 to $122,800 | $20,000 | 10 |
| Frost Shades | $30,000 | $98,200 to $260,300 | $30,000 | 19 |
| Hydrogen Fitness | $49,500 | $98,350 to $267,500 | $30,000 | 2 |
| Cellairis | $25,000 | $98,474 to $331,359 | $30,000 | 142 |
| Be Balanced | $45,000 | $98,600 to $222,950 | $25,000 | 25 |
| Men in Kilts | $38,000 | $98,600 to $151,450 | $20,000 | 23 |
| Orange Shoe Personal Fitness | $39,000 | $98,600 to $325,000 | $30,000 | 11 |
| Aluxa Homes | $75,000 | $98,850 to $321,300 | $30,000 | 9 |
| Handyman Pro | $65,000 | $98,850 to $142,500 | $20,000 | 4 |
| Skyshades | $50,000 | $99,030 to $205,000 | $25,000 | N/R |
| Ageless Fitness | $34,900 | $99,050 to $188,000 | $25,000 | 1 |
| EPAGA Home Care | $39,500 | $99,150 to $207,950 | $25,000 | 3 |
| Whats In The Bowl Pet Shop | $35,000 | $99,250 to $200,500 | $25,000 | 2 |
| BedBug Chasers | $25,000 | $99,425 to $143,550 | $20,000 | N/R |
| Bartercard | $40,000 | $99,450 to $227,450 | $25,000 | 21 |
| ohDEER | $49,500 | $99,500 to $209,000 | $25,000 | 15 |
| Griswold Home Care | $49,500 to $54,500 | $99,600 to $180,600 | $25,000 | 130 |
| Ike's Love and Sandwiches | $80,000 | $99,750 to $137,000 | $20,000 | 105 |
| ArteVino Studio | $25,000 | $99,800 to $129,850 | $20,000 | 5 |
| EATGATHERLOVE | $50,000 | $99,800 to $269,750 | $30,000 | 7 |
| Mosquito Mike | $49,000 | $99,902 to $123,467 | $20,000 | 4 |
| Auxo Medical | $50,000 | $99,936 to $137,633 | $20,000 | 4 |
| Executive Care | $49,900 | $99,950 to $143,700 | $20,000 | 21 |
| Sammy's Sliders | $40,000 | $99,950 to $163,650 | $25,000 | N/R |
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 under $100,000?
Across 1031 brands in the SelectFranchiseList database (compiled October 2026), the median minimum initial investment is $56,840 and the median starting franchise fee is $27,000. The lowest starting investment in this group is Mood Media at $0.
How much cash do I need to buy a franchise in this group?
The median minimum liquid cash requirement in this group is $15,000. 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 from $100,000 to $250,000
- Franchises from $250,000 to $500,000
- 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.