Question 1

How much does it cost to open a food & beverage franchise?

Accepted Answer

The average initial investment for food & beverage franchises ranges from $645K to $1.5M. The average franchise fee is $39K. Investment requirements vary significantly by brand, location, and format.

Question 2

What are the largest food & beverage franchise brands?

Accepted Answer

The largest food & beverage franchises by location count include: Subway (20,133 locations), Burger King (19,732 locations), MCDONALD'S (12,772 locations), DUNKIN' (8,465 locations), DOMINO'S PIZZA (6,751 locations). These established brands offer proven systems and widespread brand recognition.

Question 3

What are the most affordable food & beverage franchises?

Accepted Answer

The most affordable food & beverage franchises include: MAI SUSHI BARS (from $17K), Ace Sushi (Non-Traditional) (from $18K), Bento Sushi (from $22K), CHESTER'S (from $28K), FUJISAN ASIAN BAR KIOSKS (from $28K). Lower investment franchises may have smaller territories, home-based models, or mobile concepts.

Question 4

How many food & beverage franchise opportunities are there?

Accepted Answer

There are 404 food & beverage franchises in our database with FDD filings. Together, these brands operate 160,230 franchise locations across the United States.

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