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Cheapest Food & beverage franchises to open
The 15 lowest-cost food & beverage franchises by total initial investment (FDD Item 7) — the low-cost end of the category, ranked from the disclosure documents themselves rather than from anyone's marketing. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Total investment | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bento Sushi | $4,150 | $1,300 – $7,000 | Medium |
| 2 | Boba Time | $4,500 | $4,000 – $5,000 | Medium |
| 3 | Three Dog Bakery · Item 19 ✓ | $4,500 | $3,000 – $6,000 | Medium |
| 4 | WANPO | Wanpo | $6,750 | $3,500 – $10,000 | Medium |
| 5 | Mountain Man Nut + Fruit Co. | $15,730 | $15,360 – $16,100 | High |
| 6 | Chefs for Seniors | $21,878 | $16,925 – $26,830 | Medium |
| 7 | CANTEEN | Canteen Vending Services · Item 19 ✓ | $24,675 | $8,350 – $41,000 | Medium |
| 8 | Waters Edge Winery · Item 19 ✓ | $26,500 | $25,000 – $28,000 | Low |
| 9 | Creatif · Item 19 ✓ | $46,765 | $39,055 – $54,475 | Low |
| 10 | Bouquet Box Flower Bar | $47,900 | $20,550 – $75,250 | Medium |
| 11 | FujiSan Asian Bar Kiosks | $66,344 | $28,633 – $104,055 | High |
| 12 | Sushi Avenue | $66,910 | $30,850 – $102,970 | Medium |
| 13 | Ace Sushi | $67,925 | $18,275 – $117,575 | High |
| 14 | 'Ace Sushi' -- Non-traditional Offering | $71,925 | $18,275 – $125,575 | High |
| 15 | Pada Food | Pada Sushi | $72,225 | $43,100 – $101,350 | Medium |
Ranked from FDDs filed with state franchise registries. Figures are as disclosed by each franchisor; “best” reflects the single metric above, not an overall recommendation. Tap any brand for the full cost, earnings, litigation and benchmark breakdown.
This page ranks one number. The report on a single brand gives you the actual Item 19 earnings, every fee line, the litigation detail, outlet churn, and where each figure lands against food & beverage peers — plus the questions to put to the franchisor before you sign.