Question 1

How much does it cost to open a retail franchise?

Accepted Answer

The average initial investment for retail franchises ranges from $334K to $753K. The average franchise fee is $31K. Investment requirements vary significantly by brand, location, and format.

Question 2

What are the largest retail franchise brands?

Accepted Answer

The largest retail franchises by location count include: ACE HARDWARE (4,885 locations), GREAT CLIPS (4,439 locations), HEALTH MART SYSTEMS INC (4,346 locations), DO IT BEST CORP. (3,407 locations), Good Neighbor Pharmacy (2,204 locations). These established brands offer proven systems and widespread brand recognition.

Question 3

What are the most affordable retail franchises?

Accepted Answer

The most affordable retail franchises include: Winzer (from $6K), Tire Pros (from $12K), Aerus (from $31K), MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS (from $48K), OTA WORLD (from $59K). Lower investment franchises may have smaller territories, home-based models, or mobile concepts.

Question 4

How many retail franchise opportunities are there?

Accepted Answer

There are 84 retail franchises in our database with FDD filings. Together, these brands operate 31,353 franchise locations across the United States.

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