Free franchise shortlist — franchises that fit your budget

Find franchises that fit your budget

A franchise costs a median of $308,755 to open, and there are 3,018 to choose from. Tell us what you can invest and what you're interested in; we'll send you the 5–10 that fit, ranked on what their own disclosure documents say.

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Total investment	Brands that fit	Disclose Item 19
Franchises under $50K	334	140
Franchises under $100K	704	327
Franchises under $150K	1,031	535
Franchises under $250K	1,484	814
Franchises under $500K	2,026	1,133

Total investment

Brands that fit

Disclose Item 19

Franchises under $50K

334

140

Franchises under $100K

704

327

Franchises under $150K

1,031

535

Franchises under $250K

1,484

814

Franchises under $500K

2,026

1,133

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Frequently asked

Is the shortlist really free?

Yes. Every figure on this site is free, and so is the shortlist. We don't sell reports and we don't charge you anything.

How are the franchises picked?

From the 3,018 franchises whose FDDs we've read, we keep the ones whose total initial investment (Item 7) overlaps your budget and whose industry you picked, then rank them by what their own filings show: whether they disclose earnings in Item 19, whether their franchised network grew last year, whether their closure rate beats their category's, and how many franchisees have sued them.

What is a franchise consultant, and who pays them?

A franchise consultant (sometimes called a franchise broker) helps buyers narrow down brands and introduces them to franchisors. They are paid a placement fee by the franchisor when a sale closes, so they cost the buyer nothing. Tick the box only if you want one; we'll introduce you when a consultant covering your area is available.

Will you sell my email?

No. We email you the shortlist. Your details go to a consultant only if you tick the box asking for one.

This report compiles and structures publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) data from state franchise registrations. It is not legal, financial, or investment advice, is not affiliated with or endorsed by any franchisor, and does not replace reading the full FDD or consulting a franchise attorney or accountant. All figures are as disclosed by the franchisor in its most recent registered FDD. Item 19 financial performance representations are made at the franchisor’s option and may be absent or limited.