Best Low Cost Franchises (Under $100k) to Buy in 2021

Many prospective franchisees entering the world of franchising haven’t built up a ton of net worth to afford larger franchises. Good thing there are still many brands that are considered affordable.

When looking for the right franchise to own, many prospective franchise buyers begin with finding a business opportunity that aligns with their passions. Next, they need to make sure they can comfortably afford going into business ownership with that brand.

1. How do I scale?

2. How much operating capital do I need (meaning, how much extra cash do you need to buy more time until you start making a profit)?

3. Can I talk with a franchisee who is happy and who came to the table with a similar financial background to me?

Below, you will find a list of many franchise opportunities that new franchise owners can buy starting at less than $100,000, making it far easier to enter those brands. Be sure to visit 1851’s Masterclass on buying a franchise as a part of your journey:

• Start-Up Costs: $70,270 - $163,625

• Number of Locations: 750+

• Start-Up Cost: $68,130 - $95,580

• Number of Locations: 50+

• Start-Up Costs: $80,400 - $133,300

• Number of Locations: 150

• Start-Up Costs: $99,125 to $139,500

• Number of Locations: 120+

• Start-Up Costs: $70,800-$131,600

• Number of Locations: 2

• Start-Up Costs: $90.6K - $138K

• Number of Locations: 23/0

• Start-Up Costs: $56.1K - $121.7K

• Number of Locations: 218

• Start-Up Costs: $50.1K - $76.8K

• Number of Locations: 174

• Start-Up Costs: $75,650 - $248,850

• Number of Locations: 9

• Start-Up Costs: $85,600 - $164,500

• Number of Locations: 55

• Start-Up Costs: $71,937 to $94,437

• Number of Locations: 90

• Start-Up Costs: $73.4K - $154.8K

• Number of Locations: 26,256

• Start-Up Costs: $56K - $426.3K

• Number of Locations: 1,102

• Start-Up Costs: $70.1K - $226.9K

• Number of Locations: 204

• Start-Up Costs: $55.7K - $170.5K

• Number of Locations: 565

• Start-Up Costs: $67.6K - $178.9K

• Number of Locations: 3,576

• Start-Up Costs: $93.7K - $294.4K

• Number of Locations: 4,919

• Start-Up Costs: $69.8K - $86.9K

• Number of Locations: 303

• Start-Up Costs: $57.6K - $222.5K

• Number of Locations: 267/1

• Start-Up Costs: $54.5K - $258.2K

• Number of Locations: 2,014

• Start-Up Costs: $72.8K - $192.6K

• Number of Locations: 285

• Start-Up Costs: $62.6K - $137.4K

• Number of Locations: 64

• Start-Up Costs: $91.8K - $180.3K

• Number of Locations: 121

• Start-Up Costs: $73.3K - $100.99K

• Number of Locations: 662

• Start-Up Costs: $79.1K - $183.4K

• Number of Locations: 201

• Start-Up Costs: $94.7K - $116.7K

• Number of Locations: 449

• Start-Up Costs: $59.3K - $126.8K

• Number of Locations: 813

• Start-Up Costs: $53.4K - $61K

• Number of Locations: 102

• Start-Up Costs: $80.98K - $127.5K

• Number of Locations: 88

• Start-Up Costs: $87.3K - $150.7K

• Number of Locations: 278

• Start-Up Costs: $51.97K - $167K

• Number of Locations: 590

• Start-Up Costs: $86,785 to $141,390

• Number of Locations: 200+

• Start-Up Costs: $87.8K - $99.5K

• Number of Locations: 249/0

• Start-Up Costs: $56.3K - $61.4K

• Number of Locations: 139

• Start-Up Costs: $39.8K - $81.3K

• Number of Locations: 260

• Start-Up Costs: $29K - $87.3K

• Number of Locations: 81

• Start-Up Costs: $94.97K - $129.1K

• Number of Locations: 198

• Start-Up Costs: $61.1K - $106.2K

• Number of Locations: 313

• Start-Up Costs: $61.95K - $218.7K

• Number of Locations: 430

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• Start-Up Costs: $96.8K - $246.7K

• Number of Locations: 131

• Start-Up Costs: $75.7K - $93.9K

• Number of Locations: 93

• Start-Up Costs: $80,150 - $147,150

• Number of Locations: 573

• Start-Up Costs: $65K - $107.2K

• Number of Locations: 144

• Start-Up Costs: $85.6K - $169.99K

• Number of Locations: 355

• Start-Up Costs: $75.5K - $141.1K

• Number of Locations: 39

• Start-Up Costs: $65.8K - $86.9K

• Number of Locations: 243

• Start-Up Costs: $61.9K - $81K

• Number of Locations: 40

• Start-Up Costs: $59.7K - $136.9K

• Number of Locations: 95