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 601 to 700.
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment | Min. cash | US units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Achievers | $40,000 | $64,150 to $110,900 | $15,000 | 1 |
| Dirt Juicery | $29,900 | $64,350 to $433,000 | $30,000 | N/R |
| Our Town America | $47,500 | $64,399 to $87,709 | $15,000 | 43 |
| KLDiscovery | $50,000 | $64,475 to $443,125 | $30,000 | N/R |
| Nutrition Zone | $12,500 to $25,000 | $64,500 to $193,950 | $20,000 | 24 |
| Sea Love | $49,500 | $64,500 to $100,750 | $15,000 | 12 |
| Southern Maid Donuts | $5,000 | $64,500 to $234,500 | $20,000 | 71 |
| Sushi Avenue | $1,000 to $20,000 | $64,799 to $12,438,497 | $630,000 | 228 |
| Woops! | $40,000 to $45,000 | $64,875 to $400,675 | $30,000 | 26 |
| CarePatrol | $20,000 to $57,000 | $64,920 to $135,770 | $15,000 | 201 |
| Zoomin Groomin | $45,000 | $64,974 to $205,400 | $20,000 | 169 |
| BodyBrite | $25,000 to $39,000 | $64,998 to $383,770 | $30,000 | 14 |
| JEI Self-Learning Systems | $22,500 | $65,000 to $111,500 | $15,000 | 46 |
| Vino 100 | $0 to $30,000 | $65,000 to $430,825 | $30,000 | N/R |
| YESCO Sign & Lighting Services | $50,000 | $65,000 to $432,200 | $30,000 | 99 |
| Found Extra Money | $60,000 | $65,030 to $89,300 | $15,000 | 1 |
| Money Mailer | $59,900 | $65,090 to $78,680 | $15,000 | 131 |
| HomeTeam Inspection Service | $45,000 to $65,000 | $65,100 to $91,800 | $15,000 | 200 |
| i4 Search Group | $50,000 to $80,000 | $65,300 to $111,100 | $15,000 | 39 |
| A Right Place for Seniors | $49,000 | $65,500 to $94,875 | $15,000 | 11 |
| Home Smart | $20,000 | $65,500 to $205,000 | $20,000 | 262 |
| Murphy Business | $47,500 | $65,840 to $88,050 | $15,000 | 136 |
| Fitness Machine Technicians Fmt | $25,000 to $45,000 | $65,950 to $127,990 | $15,000 | 140 |
| Business Partners | $45,000 | $66,000 to $74,250 | $15,000 | N/R |
| Expense Reduction Coaching | $45,000 | $66,000 to $74,250 | $15,000 | N/R |
| Goosehead Insurance | $50,000 | $66,000 to $108,500 | $15,000 | 1,115 |
| Cooper's Scoopers | $40,000 | $66,050 to $78,000 | $15,000 | N/R |
| Firesky | $25,000 | $66,110 to $117,315 | $15,000 | N/R |
| NiteLites | $14,995 to $42,995 | $66,275 to $110,785 | $15,000 | 16 |
| Totally Nutz | $27,500 | $66,372 to $229,000 | $20,000 | 80 |
| Linc Service | $65,000 to $75,000 | $66,530 to $140,050 | $15,000 | 110 |
| HAUTE IN | $30,000 | $66,550 to $113,000 | $15,000 | 1 |
| Bonita Bowls | $35,000 | $66,552 to $421,252 | $30,000 | 4 |
| Curie Learning | $25,000 | $66,650 to $97,750 | $15,000 | 3 |
| Just Between Friends | $24,900 | $66,665 to $97,515 | $15,000 | 151 |
| Sit Means Sit Dog Training | $59,900 | $66,675 to $163,750 | $20,000 | 163 |
| At Home Elder Care | $45,000 | $66,850 to $110,650 | $15,000 | 2 |
| Box Drop | $15,000 | $67,000 to $115,900 | $15,000 | 184 |
| P3 Cost Analysts | $59,500 | $67,075 to $82,675 | $15,000 | 46 |
| All Medsearch | $50,000 | $67,110 to $83,235 | $15,000 | 13 |
| Kosama | $27,500 | $67,245 to $229,190 | $20,000 | N/R |
| K&N Mobile Distribution Systems | $28,500 | $67,318 to $195,307 | $20,000 | 19 |
| Baby Otter | $75,000 to $85,000 | $67,335 to $105,982 | $15,000 | 9 |
| SI Staffing | $15,000 | $67,383 to $104,800 | $15,000 | 4 |
| BooXkeeping | $50,000 | $67,546 to $74,546 | $15,000 | 10 |
| Oasis Senior Advisors | $40,000 to $80,000 | $67,589 to $113,739 | $15,000 | 141 |
| Website Closers | $50,000 | $67,700 to $112,600 | $15,000 | 17 |
| Grand Welcome | $49,000 to $109,000 | $67,750 to $169,750 | $20,000 | 64 |
| TubToday | $35,000 | $67,825 to $114,565 | $15,000 | 3 |
| TeaCupFuls | $48,000 | $67,900 to $137,900 | $15,000 | 4 |
| Lice Lifters | $35,000 | $68,087 to $80,384 | $15,000 | 11 |
| City Brew Tours | $30,000 | $68,200 to $91,500 | $15,000 | 4 |
| Leafs of Three | $10,000 | $68,200 to $147,450 | $20,000 | 10 |
| LOYALTY BUSINESS SERVICES | $40,000 | $68,200 to $99,700 | $15,000 | 2 |
| Sophisticated Living | $25,000 | $68,300 to $88,500 | $15,000 | 8 |
| Renaissance Executive Forums | $34,500 | $68,510 to $97,565 | $15,000 | 20 |
| Tip Top K9 | $43,000 | $68,545 to $143,915 | $15,000 | 18 |
| Jenny Craig | $7,500 to $15,000 | $68,600 to $195,750 | $20,000 | 79 |
| Scoop Soldiers | $39,500 | $68,600 to $118,800 | $15,000 | 107 |
| Tippi Toes | $49,500 to $129,500 | $68,600 to $166,500 | $20,000 | 79 |
| Mr Payroll | $10,000 | $68,800 to $328,000 | $25,000 | N/R |
| Property Damage Appraisers | $50,000 | $69,000 to $95,500 | $15,000 | 254 |
| First Choice Business Brokers | $40,000 | $69,150 to $98,100 | $15,000 | 109 |
| Hommati | $44,900 | $69,364 to $79,973 | $15,000 | 133 |
| TRAQ 3D | $27,500 to $35,000 | $69,415 to $412,955 | $30,000 | N/R |
| We Insure | $50,000 | $69,445 to $136,945 | $15,000 | 157 |
| Auto Aces Service Center | $2,500 | $69,500 to $137,500 | $15,000 | 5 |
| UniVista Insurance | $25,000 | $69,500 to $131,500 | $15,000 | 206 |
| Squeegee Squad | $50,000 to $120,000 | $69,525 to $225,550 | $20,000 | 71 |
| Handy Pro | $9,500 | $69,840 to $129,643 | $15,000 | 11 |
| Valbridge | $25,000 | $69,914 to $163,529 | $20,000 | 43 |
| Wine And Design | $25,000 | $69,950 to $271,700 | $25,000 | 49 |
| Office Pride | $45,000 | $70,000 to $133,000 | $15,000 | 146 |
| Trublue | $49,900 | $70,050 to $96,400 | $15,000 | 104 |
| Property Management Inc. | $64,900 to $90,000 | $70,125 to $148,000 | $20,000 | 397 |
| Soccer Stars | $49,500 | $70,350 to $102,250 | $15,000 | 153 |
| Gracie Barra | $10,000 | $70,500 to $223,500 | $20,000 | 278 |
| Carousel's Soft Serve Icery | $35,000 | $70,750 to $328,750 | $25,000 | 2 |
| Caring Transitions | $53,900 | $70,760 to $117,150 | $15,000 | 372 |
| Complete Weddings + Events | $50,000 | $70,800 to $81,900 | $15,000 | 79 |
| N-Hance Wood Refinishing | $22,500 to $45,000 | $70,995 to $196,995 | $20,000 | 255 |
| HomeFit Consulting | $30,000 | $71,000 to $140,600 | $20,000 | 1 |
| Connectshare | $50,000 | $71,010 to $97,020 | $15,000 | N/R |
| Arthur Murray Dance Studio | $25,000 to $100,000 | $71,120 to $252,120 | $25,000 | 234 |
| Engineering For Kids | $30,000 | $71,200 to $139,750 | $20,000 | 23 |
| Hole in the Wall | $59,500 | $71,200 to $262,100 | $25,000 | 3 |
| Up Closets | $39,000 | $71,350 to $128,050 | $15,000 | 44 |
| Get in Shape for Women | $29,000 | $71,412 to $172,675 | $20,000 | 40 |
| STEM Builders | $25,000 | $71,500 to $104,700 | $15,000 | 4 |
| Delta Restoration Services | $25,000 to $45,000 | $71,525 to $269,475 | $25,000 | 28 |
| Grasons | $49,900 | $71,550 to $118,800 | $15,000 | 60 |
| Weathersby Guild | $49,000 | $71,590 to $98,130 | $15,000 | 54 |
| Membership Hotel Organization | $9,995 | $71,595 to $1,244,695 | $75,000 | 4 |
| Frios Gourmet Pops | $37,500 | $71,615 to $90,654 | $15,000 | 109 |
| Veterans Restoration | $50,000 | $71,658 to $105,998 | $15,000 | N/R |
| Curves | $50,000 | $71,731 to $100,375 | $15,000 | 154 |
| Afficient Academy Learning Center | $1,000 | $71,800 to $163,100 | $20,000 | 9 |
| Rolling Bones Outdoors | $40,000 | $71,900 to $163,000 | $20,000 | N/R |
| Izsam | $30,000 | $72,075 to $95,400 | $15,000 | 14 |
| Advantage College Planning | $40,000 to $50,000 | $72,245 to $102,230 | $15,000 | 1 |
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.