How to decide whether you franchise your business or not?
For many brands hoping to expand, franchising is a great model. But it's not the only (or always the best) option. Here, we follow two similar entrepreneurs as they choose different paths to growth -- one going into franchising and one the other licensing his brand to dealers.
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| RANK | FRANCHISE NAME | STARUP COSTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taco Bell | $576K - $3.4M |
| 2 | Popeyes | $384K - $3.7M |
| 3 | Jersey Mike's Subs | $214K - $1.4M |
| 4 | The UPS Store | $122K - $508K |
| 5 | Dunkin' | $438K - $1.8M |
| 6 | Kumon | $68K - $147K |
| 7 | Ace Hardware | $579K - $1.9M |
| 8 | Culver's | $2.5M - $7.2M |
| 9 | Hampton by Hilton | $12.8M - $24.1M |
| 10 | Wingstop | $326K - $975K |
