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Cheapest Other franchises to open
The 15 lowest-cost other 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 | Sylvan Learning, Sylvan Learning Center, Sylvan · Item 19 ✓ | $1,750 | $1,000 – $2,500 | Medium |
| 2 | Instant Imprints | Instant Imprints - Unit · Item 19 ✓ | $2,750 | $1,500 – $4,000 | Medium |
| 3 | 'Mood' and 'Mood Media' | $4,000 | $3,000 – $5,000 | Medium |
| 4 | Regal Nails Salon & Spa | $4,000 | $3,000 – $5,000 | Medium |
| 5 | Handyman Connection · Item 19 ✓ | $5,725 | $1,425 – $10,025 | Low |
| 6 | Belocal · Item 19 ✓ | $6,418 | $1,925 – $10,910 | High |
| 7 | Sign Gypsies | $7,025 | $4,150 – $9,900 | Medium |
| 8 | N2 Publishing, Stroll or Greet | $7,285 | $2,010 – $12,560 | High |
| 9 | Winzer | $11,052 | $5,950 – $16,153 | Medium |
| 10 | Big O Tires (PDF) | $13,000 | $6,000 – $20,000 | Medium |
| 11 | Card My Yard · Item 19 ✓ | $13,900 | $9,800 – $18,000 | Low |
| 12 | Alta Cal Tech Services | $21,500 | $11,600 – $31,400 | Medium |
| 13 | The Agency® | $22,050 | $5,100 – $39,000 | Medium |
| 14 | American Poolplayers Association | $26,119 | $23,211 – $29,026 | Medium |
| 15 | d/b/a JTS Facility Services | JTS Facility Services · Item 19 ✓ | $31,200 | $4,150 – $58,250 | 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.
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