Affordability Index / Franchises $500K+

Franchises $500K+

High-investment franchise opportunities over $500,000. Hotel, restaurant, and large-format concepts with high revenue potential and multi-unit scaling.

Showing top 20 of 949 brands in this tier. Ranked by data quality and revenue.

#BrandIndustryInvestmentFeeRevenueRoyaltyUnitsGrowthSBA Default
1TravelCenters of AmericaTravel$1290K$49632K$125,000$10,724,5564.5%13+7.1%
2AR HOMES®Real Estate$535K$2190K$65,000$10,358,9534.25%420%0% ✅
3Ford's GarageHome Services$2834K$6618K$50,000$6,026,0405.5%3+50%0% ✅
4TA FRANCHISE SYSTEMS LLCEducation/Tutoring$1330K$49717K$130,000$5,826,9364.5%10%
5Twin PeaksCasual Dining$2959K$7634K$50,000$5,485,1435%70+8.2%
6Urban Air Adventure ParkTravel$3111K$8382K$100,000$4,711,0707%18-30.8%3.37%
7Barrio QueenCasual Dining$1346K$7516K$50,000$3,953,0875%0null%
8McDonald'sQSR$1471K$2728K$45,000$3,838,0005%12,772+0.8%0% ✅
9Slick CityChild Services$1913K$4866K$75,000$3,730,8047%0null%0% ✅
10Culver’sQSR$2643K$8573K$55,000$3,693,5254%51+3.6%0% ✅
11Buffalo Wild WingsQSR$2450K$4883K$25,000$3,442,7905%533+0.9%0% ✅
12HootersCasual Dining$1258K$4100K$75,000$3,379,0565%101-10.5%
13Sweet ChickQSR$1081K$1813K$40,000$3,228,7556%0null%
14TGI FridaysCasual Dining$1408K$4516K$50,000$3,128,2644%129-35.8%0% ✅
15Chili's Grill & BarQSR$2261K$6355K$60,000$3,124,0001.25%101-4%0% ✅
16Long Island Bagel CaféCasual Dining$585K$882K$35,000$3,083,7465%10%
17Taffer's TavernCasual Dining$812K$1351K$50,000$2,976,9946%1null%
18Hawaiian Bros® Island GrillQSR$1161K$4117K$50,000$2,888,8456%18null%
19Big Air Trampoline ParkFitness$2502K$4560K$50,000$2,887,1736%-1+200%0% ✅
20Marufuku RamenQSR$1054K$1565K$50,000$2,884,1405%30%0% ✅

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Frequently Asked Questions

What franchises cost over $1 million?
Hotels (Hilton, Marriott, Holiday Inn), full-service restaurants, large auto dealerships, and some fitness/sports complexes require $1M+ investments. These brands typically have $2M–$10M+ in annual unit revenue and require experienced operators.
Can I finance a $1M franchise?
Yes, through a combination of SBA loans (up to $5M), conventional bank financing, and franchisor relationships. Most operators put down 20–30% of the total investment. Strong personal credit, liquid assets, and industry experience are typically required.
What ROI can I expect from a $500K+ franchise?
ROI varies dramatically by concept. Hotel franchises can generate 10–15% cash-on-cash returns. Restaurants typically see 8–12% net margins. Check each brand's Item 19 data for average unit revenue, then build a pro forma with local rent, labor, and operating costs.
Data sourced from over 20,000 FDD filings. Last updated April 2026.