About the Low Cost Franchises

Franchises can be expensive to start, but, contrary to popular belief, many franchise systems have made it possible to get started for less than $50,000. If you're ready to go bargain shopping, then you'll be interested in our complete directory of low-cost franchises, plus our special ranking of the top low-cost franchises. These franchises are ranked based on their scores in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®.In order to be included, the franchise must offer startup entrepreneurs a way to get in for less than $50,000. Franchises that only offer conversion options (i.e., you must already own a business that you want to convert to a franchise) were not considered for this ranking.

These listings are not intended to endorse any particular franchise, but rather to provide a starting point for your research. Before you purchase any franchise, you should thoroughly investigate the opportunity by interviewing existing franchisees, consulting with an attorney and an accountant, and reading all relevant literature, including the company's Franchise Disclosure Document. Buying a low-cost franchise still requires you to make research a high priority.