50 Top Franchise Brands

Franchise Cost & Profit 2026

Complete cost breakdowns for the top 50 franchise brands in America. Total investment ranges, franchise fees, royalty rates, median revenue, SBA default rates, and profit analysis — all from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs).

Subway

Investment
$263K$630K
Franchise Fee
$15,000
SBA Default
8.1%

McDonald's

Item 19
Investment
$1.5M$2.7M
Franchise Fee
$45,000
Median Revenue
$3.8M
SBA Default

Dunkin’

Item 19
Investment
$211K$1.8M
Franchise Fee
$90,000
Median Revenue
$1.2M

7-Eleven

Item 19
Investment
$142K$1.6M
Franchise Fee
$25,000
SBA Default

Taco Bell

Item 19
Investment
$1.9M$4.3M
Franchise Fee
$45,000
SBA Default
2.6%

BURGER KING

Item 19
Investment
$348K$4.7M
Franchise Fee
$50,000
Median Revenue
$1.6M
SBA Default
3.3%

DOMINO'S PIZZA

Item 19
Investment
$107K$744K
Franchise Fee
$10,000
Median Revenue
$25K
SBA Default
1.0%

Wendy's

Item 19
Investment
$1.5M$3.0M
Franchise Fee
$50,000
Median Revenue
$2.0M
SBA Default
< 1%

Little Caesars

Item 19
Investment
$447K$1.8M
Franchise Fee
$20,000
SBA Default
6.3%

Sonic

Item 19
Investment
$669K$3.1M
Franchise Fee
$15,000
Median Revenue
$1.5M
SBA Default
< 1%

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Item 19
Investment
$505K$3.9M
Franchise Fee
$50,000
Median Revenue
$1.8M
SBA Default
< 1%

Jersey Mike's

Item 19
Investment
$186K$1.4M
Franchise Fee
$20,000
Median Revenue
$1.3M
SBA Default
1.8%

Jimmy John's

Item 19
Investment
$366K$728K
Franchise Fee
$35,000
Median Revenue
$935K
SBA Default
5.9%

Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Item 19
Investment
$427K$2.3M
Franchise Fee
$10,000
Median Revenue
$3.4M
SBA Default

Arby’s

Item 19
Investment
$645K$2.5M
Franchise Fee
$37,500
Median Revenue
$1.2M
SBA Default
5.0%

ANYTIME FITNESS

Item 19
Investment
$459K$908K
Franchise Fee
$42,500
Median Revenue
$408K
SBA Default
10.0%

PLANET FITNESS

Item 19
Investment
$1.5M$5.2M
Franchise Fee
$20,000
SBA Default
< 1%

Jack in the Box

Item 19
Investment
$1.9M$4.0M
Franchise Fee
$50,000
Median Revenue
$1.9M
SBA Default

Sport Clips

Item 19
Investment
$289K$475K
Franchise Fee
$69,500
Median Revenue
$409K
SBA Default
8.1%

Hardee's

Item 19
Investment
$1.4M$2.6M
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Median Revenue
$1.2M
SBA Default
25.0%

ORANGETHEORY®

Item 19
Investment
$822K$1.4M
Franchise Fee
$59,950
Median Revenue
$808K

FIREHOUSE SUBS

Item 19
Investment
$380K$1.4M
Franchise Fee
$20,000
Median Revenue
$964K
SBA Default
7.5%

Panera Bread

Item 19
Investment
$1.3M$4.7M
Franchise Fee
$35,000
Median Revenue
$2.6M
SBA Default

Smoothie King

Item 19
Investment
$346K$1.3M
Franchise Fee
$30,000
Median Revenue
$627K
SBA Default
3.7%

Massage Envy

Item 19
Investment
$719K$1.1M
Franchise Fee
$45,000
SBA Default
8.7%

European Wax Center

Item 19
Investment
$328K$837K
Franchise Fee
$45,000
SBA Default
2.4%

Carl's Jr.

Item 19
Investment
$1.5M$3.2M
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Median Revenue
$1.3M
SBA Default

Baskin-Robbins

Item 19
Investment
$307K$623K
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Median Revenue
$521K
SBA Default
6.1%

Five Guys

Item 19
Investment
$978K$1.4M
Franchise Fee
$25,000
SBA Default
< 1%

Club Pilates

Item 19
Investment
$385K$839K
Franchise Fee
$65,000
Median Revenue
$969K
SBA Default
< 1%

The Goddard School

Item 19
Investment
$953K$8.6M
Franchise Fee
$135,000
Median Revenue
$2.4M
SBA Default
2.2%

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Item 19
Investment
$667K$1.0M
Franchise Fee
$45,000
Median Revenue
$1.4M
SBA Default
< 1%

SNAP FITNESS

Item 19
Investment
$431K$1.1M
Franchise Fee
$39,500
SBA Default
8.8%

RE/MAX

Item 19
Investment
$45K$246K
Franchise Fee
$35,000
SBA Default

Crumbl Franchising, LLC

Item 19
Investment
$816K$1.4M
Franchise Fee
$50,000
Median Revenue
$1.3M
SBA Default
< 1%

HOTWORX®

Item 19
Investment
$252K$901K
Franchise Fee
$19,950
SBA Default
1.4%

The UPS Store

Item 19
Investment
$57K$416K
Franchise Fee
$7,500
Median Revenue
$687K
SBA Default
< 1%

SERVPRO

Item 19
Investment
$259K$380K
Franchise Fee
$100,000
SBA Default
3.4%

Marco’s Pizza

Item 19
Investment
$287K$807K
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Median Revenue
$886K
SBA Default
6.0%

KFC

Item 19
Investment
$303K$1.4M
Franchise Fee
$22,500
Median Revenue
$873K
SBA Default
< 1%

Pizza Hut

Item 19
Investment
$51K$304K
Franchise Fee
$5,000
Median Revenue
$969K
SBA Default
15.4%

Primrose Schools

Item 19
Investment
$743K$8.6M
Franchise Fee
$80,000
Median Revenue
$2.7M
SBA Default
< 1%

Dairy Queen

Item 19
Investment
$623K$2.8M
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Median Revenue
$1.5M
SBA Default

Great Clips

Item 19
Investment
$188K$420K
Franchise Fee
$20,000
Median Revenue
$382K
SBA Default
2.3%