Franchise data & decision tools

The numbers behind the franchise, before the sales pitch.

FranchiseCo puts investment ranges, fees, and royalties for 60 brands side by side — comparable, current, and free — so you can shortlist with your eyes open.

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Total investment
Franchise fee
Royalty
Units
Estimates · verify in the FDD
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Three ways in

Every path leads to the same place: a shortlist you actually understand.

§ 01

Browse the Index

60 brands with investment ranges, franchise fees, royalties, and unit counts — filterable by industry and budget, sortable by cost.

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§ 02

Run the numbers

The Affordability Calculator turns your liquid capital, net worth, and financing appetite into a realistic budget — then shows brands inside it.

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§ 03

Learn the mechanics

What the "total investment" figure hides, why royalties matter more than fees, and how to read the one document that tells the truth: the FDD.

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