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Pinewood Coffee Partners

Hello. Our food franchise in Dubai starts from about AED 200,000 all-in for a budget concept. Which sector and which city are you considering?

Emirates Mainland Brands

Good day. We have openings in Sharjah and Ajman, and a mid-market unit usually needs AED 500,000 to AED 2,000,000. What is your investment limit and your business experience?

Al Ain Retail Group

Hello. Our business is licensed in the UAE and VAT registered, with VAT at 5%. Do you have premises in mind, and what support would you need from a franchisor?

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Franchises in the UAE: investment, licence and VAT explained

Franchise costs in the UAE vary a lot by sector and location. Published figures for food-and-beverage franchises run from about AED 200,000 all-in for a budget concept to AED 2,000,000 for a mid-market one, and a business licence alone is often quoted at AED 5,500 to AED 50,000. For current figures on a specific brand, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Approximate prices in United Arab Emirates, November 2026 (published guides and sellers' websites)
ItemPrice range
Budget food-and-beverage franchise, all-inAED 200,000–500,000
Mid-market food-and-beverage franchise, all-inAED 500,000–2,000,000
Full food-and-beverage fit-out, initial investmentAED 340,000–1,500,000 or more
Business licence, typical rangeAED 5,500–50,000

Licence, visas and first costs

A franchise needs a business licence whose type matches the activity. The six types named in official guidance are industrial, commercial, crafts, tourism, agricultural and professional. In Dubai the base licence fee is quoted from AED 12,500, and employee visas start at AED 3,500 on top of the licence. Expect to supply passport copies of shareholders and managers, and to get the trade name approved and the company name reserved before you sign.

VAT and turnover

VAT registration is mandatory once annual turnover exceeds AED 375,000, and the rate is 5%. Ask the franchisor whether their prices include VAT and what the royalty is based on, because these terms differ between brands.

Location, season and premises

The UAE's desert climate brings very hot summers from May to September and mild winters from November to March. For food and drink concepts, the heat changes how people move around, so plan the opening date and the first months' budget around it. State the opening city, the premises you have in mind and its area in square metres, because these decide most of the set-up cost.

What to write in your request

Name the franchise sector, the amount you can invest and the opening city. Add whether you already have premises, the payback period you expect, the franchise fee, the royalty and the support the franchisor gives, plus your own business experience. These details let a franchisor reply with a real offer rather than a general brochure.

Post the sector, budget and city in a request on BlaBlaPrice. It is free for buyers: our AI asks for missing details, checks sellers' websites and listings in the UAE, and shows the businesses and prices it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to exchange them. For other options see businesses for sale and shops.

Questions and answers

How much money do I need to start a franchise in the UAE?

Published figures for food-and-beverage franchises range from about AED 200,000 all-in for a budget concept to AED 2,000,000 for a mid-market one. Other sectors differ, so ask the franchisor for their own figure.

Is a business licence expensive?

Typical UAE business licence costs are quoted from AED 5,500 to AED 50,000, depending on the structure and the activity.

Do I need to register for VAT?

VAT registration is mandatory when annual turnover exceeds AED 375,000. The rate is 5%.

What documents does the licence need?

Typically passport copies of shareholders and managers, plus an approved trade name and a reserved company name.

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