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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 | Wise Coatings · Item 19 ✓ | $1,300 | $1,200 – $1,400 | Medium |
| 2 | Interim · Item 19 ✓ | $1,750 | $1,000 – $2,500 | Medium |
| 3 | Sylvan Learning · Item 19 ✓ | $1,750 | $1,000 – $2,500 | Medium |
| 4 | Roof Scientist · Item 19 ✓ | $2,000 | $1,000 – $3,000 | Low |
| 5 | NrGize Lifestyle Cafe | $2,625 | $1,500 – $3,750 | High |
| 6 | Instant Imprints · Item 19 ✓ | $2,750 | $1,500 – $4,000 | Medium |
| 7 | Fitness Together · Item 19 ✓ | $2,950 | $1,800 – $4,100 | Medium |
| 8 | Lashbar | $3,000 | $2,500 – $3,500 | Medium |
| 9 | The Melting Pot · Item 19 ✓ | $3,750 | $2,500 – $5,000 | Medium |
| 10 | Mood | $4,000 | $3,000 – $5,000 | Medium |
| 11 | Regal Nails Salon & Spa | $4,000 | $3,000 – $5,000 | Medium |
| 12 | Bento Sushi | $4,150 | $1,300 – $7,000 | Medium |
| 13 | Prime IV Hydration (Unit) · Item 19 ✓ | $4,250 | $3,500 – $5,000 | Low |
| 14 | Elements Massage | $4,700 | $2,700 – $6,700 | Medium |
| 15 | Cool Binz · Item 19 ✓ | $5,000 | $2,500 – $7,500 | 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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