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<div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">For those interested in making their mark in the restaurant industry, franchising offers an easy way to get into business without having to come up with a unique concept and business plan. In addition, name recognition is a bonus of owning a franchise location. Don&#8217;t be put off by the cost of buying into a franchise system; many brands offer franchise ownership for less than you would think.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">Check out these 10 low-cost restaurant franchise opportunities.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><strong>Doc Popcorn</strong></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">Get popping with <a href="http://docpopcornfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-2545" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Doc Popcorn</a>. The fresh popped franchise is a great business opportunity for potential franchisees looking to own their own location at a low cost. According to the Doc Popcorn website, a PoPrietor can get up and popping for under $75,000&#8212;depending on their type of franchise location.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><strong>Papa Murphy&#8217;s</strong></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">A take &#8216;n bake pizza chain, <a href="http://papamurphysfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-2545" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Papa Murphy&#8217;s</a> offers a great way to get into the pizza game without having to spend a lot. According to Papa Murphy&#8217;s, the total requirement for a Papa Murphy&#8217;s franchise location is $226,011 to $414,321.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><strong>Which Wich Superior Sandwiches</strong></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">At <a href="http://www.whichwich.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-2545#!/franchise" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Which Wich Superior Sandwiches</a>, guests can craft their perfect sandwich by choosing what goes in it from the brand&#8217;s signature brown paper bag ordering format. That same build-it-your-way model also applies to their franchise model. Franchisees can open their own Which Wich location from $195,000 to $488,800 depending on the specifics of the location, according to <a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/whichwichsuperiorsandwiches/321453-0.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-2545" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Entrepreneur</a>.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><strong>Rita&#8217;s Italian Ice</strong></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">Looking for a cool franchise opportunity? Think <a href="http://www.ritasice.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-2545" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rita&#8217;s Italian Ice</a>. For a total investment of $140,500 to $414,200 you could own your own Rita&#8217;s Italian Ice.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><strong>Checkers &amp; Rally&#8217;s Restaurants Inc.</strong></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">If you&#8217;re looking for the cheapest quick service restaurants to own, then look no further than <a href="http://checkersfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-2545" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Checkers &amp; Rally&#8217;s Restaurants Inc</a>. According to Checkers &amp; Rally&#8217;s franchise site, the cost for owning one of the most recognizable brands will set you back $155,400 to $1,286,743, depending on various building formats.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><strong>Baskin-Robbins</strong></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">Go ahead and scoop up a <a href="https://www.baskinrobbins.com/content/baskinrobbins/en/aboutus/franchiseopportunities.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-2545" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baskin-Robbins</a> if you&#8217;re looking to purchase a low-cost franchise. The ice cream and frozen treat chain will cost you anywhere from $90,400 - $396,100 to open your own location, according to <a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/baskinrobbins/282121-0.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-2545" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Entrepreneur</a>.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><strong>French Fry Heaven</strong></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">Ooh, <a href="http://frenchfryheavenfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-2545" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">French Fry Heaven</a> is a place on earth. After opening the first French Fry Heaven location in 2011, this young brand is a leading the pack in a new franchise space. For those interested in investing in the spud-themed franchise, budding entrepreneurs can expect a fee of approximately $101,000 for a French Fry Heaven Mobile, and around $152,000 to $490,500 for a franchise location.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><strong>Smoothie King</strong></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">If you&#8217;re going to invest in a franchise, why not invest in royalty? <a href="http://www.smoothiekingfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-2545" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smoothie King</a>, a national franchise chain that specialized in custom-blended smoothies and nutritional supplements, offers many financial options for franchisees to buy into the brand. According to <a href="http://smoothieking.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-2545" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smoothie King</a>, the total investment for a franchise ranges from $176,300 to $403,550.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><strong>Philly Pretzel Factory</strong></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">Go ahead and do the franchise twist with <a href="http://www.ownappf.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-2545" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Philly Pretzel Factory</a>. The soft pretzel franchise has made a name for itself along the East Coast with their soft pretzels, pretzel dogs, cheesesteak-stuffed pretzels and dipping sauces. According to the <a href="http://www.franchise.org/philly-pretzel-factory-franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-2545" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">International Franchise Association</a>, the total investment of opening a Philly Pretzel Factory ranges from $157,550 to $355,100.</span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><br /></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style=""><strong>Dickey&#8217;s Barbecue Pit</strong></span></div><div id="pastingspan1"><span style="">If you&#8217;re looking for an established brand with a low franchise fee, think of <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-2545" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dickey&#8217;s Barbecue Pit</a>. The barbecue franchise offers potential franchisees several cost options for owning their own locations. According to <a href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/dickeysbarbecuepit/294377-0.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=10-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-to-buy-2545" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Entrepreneur</a>, the total investment for a location can be from $121,700 to $498,100 to open.</span></div>

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