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Harbor Street Franchise Group

Hello, our quick-service units in Houston start at an investment of about $199,000. What premises size in square feet are you looking for?

Riverside Mobile Brands

Hi, our mobile event unit in Chicago has an initial investment from about $28,900. What is your budget, and do you plan to run it in summer or year-round?

Prairie Ridge Franchise Advisors

Good day. Some of our low-cost franchises start from $15,000, including training and support. Which city would you open in, and how much capital can you invest?

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Franchises in the United States: what they cost to buy

Buying a franchise in the United States costs from under $10,000 for a small home-based unit to about $199,000 to $537,000 for a fast-food brand. Low-cost systems can start at $15,000 or less. To see prices for a brand and city you have in mind, describe what you want in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Approximate prices in United States, October 2026 (sellers' websites)
Franchise typePrice
Home-based unit, lowest endUnder $10,000
Low-cost franchise, start-upFrom $15,000
Mobile unit at events, initial investment$28,900 to $207,550
Fast-food franchise, initial investment$199,000 to $537,000

State registration rules

Franchise sales are regulated state by state. Search results list 13 to 14 franchise registration states, where the franchisor pays registration fees of about $100 to $1,865 per state. Some states only require a notice filing with no state review. Ask the franchisor which states it is registered in before you sign anything.

Fees and what they cover

For fast-casual and quick-service restaurant brands, the franchise fee generally falls between $15,000 and $50,000. Some franchises start with a fee as low as $10,000, and one mobile brand lists a $30,000 initial fee. Compare the total investment, the royalty and the payback period, not the fee alone.

Season and business timing

Plan the opening around the calendar. Summer runs from June to August and winter from December to February, and a seasonal unit, such as one that works at events, earns more in some months than others. October is a good time to compare offers before the next summer season.

What to write in your request

Name the franchise sector you want, your investment amount and the city where you plan to open, such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston or Phoenix. Add the premises size in square feet if you have a site, the payback period you expect, your experience and how much franchisor support you need. Ask for the franchise fee, the royalty and the franchisor's support terms in their reply.

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Questions and answers

How much does a franchise cost in the United States?

Costs range from under $10,000 for a small home-based unit to more than $5 million for large systems. Low-cost brands can start with $15,000 or less.

What is a typical franchise fee?

For fast-casual and quick-service restaurant brands, the fee generally falls between $15,000 and $50,000. Some fees start as low as $10,000, depending on the brand's popularity and scale.

Do franchise brands need state registration?

Franchisors selling in registration states pay fees of about $100 to $1,865 per state. Some states only require a notice filing, so ask which states the brand is registered in.

What should I compare between two offers?

Compare the total investment, the royalty, the payback period and the support the franchisor provides. The fee alone does not show the real cost.

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