TL;DR
Low-cost restaurant franchises such as The Original Hot Dog Factory, Crazy King Burrito, and Firehouse Subs offer opportunities for entrepreneurs with limited funds to start a business. These franchises have startup costs ranging from $86,800 to $150,000.
The dream of business ownership may seem unattainable for some because they think their funds are too limited. Especially in the food industry, building a kitchen and dining space is usually not cheap. But it is possible to get started in the restaurant business for a low cost.
Franchising is a great option for entrepreneurs who want to get into the food business but do not have bundles of cash for an initial investment. There are a number of chains one can invest in for a relatively small fee. The following companies offer franchisees the opportunity to open a location for less than $150,000.
The Original Hot Dog Factory
Startup Costs: Starting at $97,500
Unit Count: 2
Crazy King Burrito
Startup Costs: Starting at $86,800
Unit Count: 7
Effin Egg
- Startup Costs: Starting at $100,000
Firehouse Subs
Startup Costs: Starting at $92,255
Unit Count: 1,200+
Subway
Startup Costs: Starting at $140,050
Unit Count: 41,600
Domino’s
Startup Costs: Starting at $119,700
Unit Count: 8,600+
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on May 20, 2022. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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