Basics - Franchise Costs By Category
The amounts shown below are in US$ and are averages of figures provided by franchise companies that participated in a survey. Prospective franchisees afford will often borrow the necessary funds to open the franchise from a lender which specializes in franchise loans. The amount loaned is based upon three factors (1) Available cash flow from business to service a loan (2) Value of collateral securing loan and (3) Amount of cash injection from business owner as it relates to the overall franchise cost.
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| Franchise Category |
Franchise Fee |
Total Investment |
| Accounting/Credit/Collections |
$ 17,286 |
$ 31,329 |
| Advertising & Promotion |
$ 17,813 |
$ 32,107 |
| Automotive Products & Services |
$ 21,848 |
$ 207,746 |
| Building Maintenance/Cleaning/Inspection |
$ 18,967 |
$ 61,262 |
| Building & Remodeling |
$ 23,509 |
$ 104,373 |
| Check Cashing/Protection |
$ 21,650 |
$ 115,920 |
| Child Development/Education/Products |
$ 21,646 |
$ 133,013 |
| Clothing/Shoes/Accessories |
$ 16,667 |
$ 93,443 |
| Computer Sales & Service |
$ 17,833 |
$ 109,913 |
| Convenience Stores/Supermarkets/Drugs |
$ 23,481 |
$ 380,726 |
| Education/Personal Development - Adult |
$ 27,948 |
$ 123,567 |
| Employment & Personnel |
$ 21,037 |
$ 105,238 |
| Food - Donuts/ Cookies/ Bagels |
$ 24,676 |
$ 261,165 |
| Food - Quick Service/Take-out |
$ 20,084 |
$ 299,618 |
| Food - Ice Cream/Yogurt |
$ 18,316 |
$ 190,177 |
| Food - Restaurant/Family Style |
$ 32,925 |
$ 772,927 |
| Food - Specialty |
$ 22,714 |
$ 213,318 |
| Health/Fitness/Beauty |
$ 11,389 |
$ 91,240 |
| Home Improvement & Hardware |
$ 14, 333 |
$ 118,900 |
| Laundry/Dry Cleaning |
$ 20,205 |
$ 171,121 |
| Lodging |
$ 27,300 |
$ 6,600,000 |
| Packaging/Mailing |
$ 22,054 |
$ 148,600 |
| Pet Products/Services |
$ 15,800 |
$ 103,820 |
| Photography Products/Services |
$ 31,317 |
$ 121,067 |
| Security/Safety Systems |
$ 18,381 |
$ 99,913 |
| Signs |
$ 20,288 |
$ 85,269 |
| Sports/Recreation & Entertainment |
$ 14,983 |
$ 295,310 |
| Travel |
$ 19,945 |
$ 76,036 |
| Video/Audio/Electronics |
$ 24,883 |
$ 135,744 |
Source: "Annual Franchising Industry Overview" Bond's Franchise Guide's
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