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<div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">If you had $1 million dollars, what would you spend it on? Why not a franchise?</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style="">Franchise ownership is an investment in your future. If you have more than $1 million dollars to put toward business ownership with the backing of a solid and successful franchise model, these brands may be a great option for your next opportunity. </span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">Check out the following 10 franchise investments that are worth spending more than $1 million.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong style="">Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings</strong></div><div><span style="">The sports restaurant has been upgraded. <a href="http://ownabuffalo.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-franchise-investments-over-1-million-2815" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings</a>, a club-level sports restaurant features chef-inspired recipes, signature wings and a great environment for socializing. According to the Cincinnati-based restaurant, the brand &#8220;features the simplicity of a fast-casual restaurant with the engagement and revenue of casual dining,&#8221; and 16 consecutive quarters of positive same-store sales growth. To own a <a href="http://buffalowingsandrings.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-franchise-investments-over-1-million-2815" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings</a> there is a minimum investment of $970,000 to $1.5 million dollars.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style=""><strong>Denny&#8217;s</strong></span></div><div><span style="">Since launching in 1953, <a href="http://dennysfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-franchise-investments-over-1-million-2815" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Denny&#8217;s</a> has been on a mission to offer the best service, food, beverages and value. After offering franchise opportunities 10 years later, Denny&#8217;s has become &#8220;America&#8217;s Diner&#8221; with the iconic Grand Slam&#174; breakfast and 24/7 operating model. The total estimated initial investment for a Denny&#8217;s location ranges from $1,125,608 to $2,621,428.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style=""><strong>Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen</strong></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">With over 2,000 locations worldwide, <a href="http://popeyes.com/franchise/usa/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-franchise-investments-over-1-million-2815" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen</a> is bringing their quick-service restaurant concept to people all over. After it&#8217;s founding in 1972 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the brand has become the second largest QSR chicken concept, based on number of units. To own a Popeyes location, there is a minimum net worth of $1 million, and the total estimated start-up costs range from $235,300 to $454,100, excluding real estate and construction costs.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style=""><strong>Ralph&#8217;s Italian Restaurant</strong></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">If you want to be part of history, this is the franchise opportunity for you. The historic 115-year-old <a href="http://ownaralphs.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-franchise-investments-over-1-million-2815" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Ralph&#8217;s Italian Restaurant</a> has laid claim to being the oldest Italian restaurant in America. <a href="http://ralphs.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-franchise-investments-over-1-million-2815" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ralph's</a> is offering franchisees the opportunity to build off that history and tradition by owning their own location. The estimated initial investment for purchasing a Ralph&#8217;s runs from 1,204,600 to 1,759,100.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style=""><strong>Sobelman's Pub N Grill</strong></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">Home to &#8220;America&#8217;s Best Bloodies,&#8221; <a href="http://ownasobelmans.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-franchise-investments-over-1-million-2815" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sobelman's Pub N Grill</a> offers an emerging and unique franchise opportunity for potential owners to have fun and make an impression on their community. With their full fried chicken atop of bloody Mary and their well-known burgers, this restaurant and bar is all about having a great time. For those interested in being part of Sobelman's expansion, franchise opportunities are available in 48 of the 50 states right now.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style=""><strong>Arby&#8217;s</strong></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">They have the meats, and the franchise opportunities for potential franchisees interested in buying into the brand. <a href="https://discoverarbys.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-franchise-investments-over-1-million-2815" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arby&#8217;s</a> restaurants features a blend of quick-service speed combined with a fast-casual feel. In 2014, Arby&#8217;s saw same-store sales increased 5.7 percent, which outpaced the QSR industry by 4.9 percentage points.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style=""><strong>Frisch&#8217;s</strong></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><a href="http://www.frischs.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-franchise-investments-over-1-million-2815" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frisch&#8217;s</a> has been serving American comfort food for over 75 years. The full service family-style restaurant offers customers new LTO offerings as well as the classics like burgers, fries and shakes. The total investment for owning a Frisch&#8217;s is over $1 million.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style=""><strong>Steak &#8216;n Shake</strong></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">Home of the original better burger concept the Steakburger, <a href="http://www.steaknshakefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-franchise-investments-over-1-million-2815" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steak &#8216;n Shake</a> has been making a name for itself since 1934. Currently there are over 550 Steak &#8216;n Shake restaurants in 28 states, and the brand is looking to expand their footprint through new franchise territories. For a Steak n&#8217; Shake classic restaurant, the estimated initial investment is $1.375,000 to $2,135,000.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span style=""><strong>Alamo Drafthouse Cinema</strong></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">A night on the town just got easier with <a href="https://drafthouse.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-franchise-investments-over-1-million-2815" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alamo Drafthouse Cinema</a>. The cinema and dining experience franchise lets guests enjoy a night at the movies with the convenience of a restaurant within the theater. Currently, Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas are looking for franchisee prospects in a limited number of markets where it can offer ownership opportunities without franchise disclosure or registration of a franchise offering. To own an Alamo Drafthouse Cinema you need to have over $3,000,000 available for the initial estimated investment.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong style="">Bennigan&#8217;s</strong></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><a href="http://bennigans.com/own-a-bennigans?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-franchise-investments-over-1-million-2815" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bennigan&#8217;s</a> offers potential franchisees a proven franchise system and 39 years of history and success. The Irish pub-themed casual dining restaurant franchise provides fans with chef-driven food and a great dining experience. There is an approximately $1 million total investment in owning and operating a Bennigan&#8217;s franchise.</span></div>

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