Why the whole range matters
Item 7 of the disclosure document gives a low and high estimate of your initial investment. We use the high end when checking whether a franchise fits your budget, and tell you when a figure hasn't been reviewed yet.
Budget-focused
Franchises that may fit a budget under $150K
The advertised franchise fee is only part of the cost. We compare the full disclosed investment range — including working capital — so there are no surprises.
- Free, no-obligation consultation
- Full investment range, not just the franchise fee
- Liquid cash and net worth shown separately
Free · No obligation · About 3 minutes
Tell us about your plans
Where you'd like to open, your budget and timing. A FranRelay consultant will follow up by email to arrange a conversation.
Get matched — freeNo introduction to any franchisor without your go-ahead.
- Cost to you
- Free consulting, no obligation
- How we're paid
- Explained before any introduction
- Our figures
- From each franchise's disclosure document
Three different money questions
Total initial investment, liquid capital and net worth are separate requirements. A franchise can fit one and not the others.
Common questions
What's the cheapest franchise to start?
We don't publish cheapest or best lists, because the right fit depends on the whole cost, your location and the work involved. We'll help you find options that fit your full budget.
How we're paid
Our consulting is free to buyers. If you open a franchise we introduced you to, the franchisor may pay FranRelay a placement fee. We tell you before an introduction whether that applies.