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<p>There are thousands of franchises in a variety of different industries, some of which require millions of dollars for the initial investment but promise a strong return and top-class franchisee support.&nbsp;</p><p>With franchises routinely outperforming their independent counterparts through recessions and upturns, these high-end brands are a great place to park those spare couple of million dollars you have lying around. Take a look at our top picks for the best high-end franchises to buy in 2021.&nbsp;</p><h4><a href="https://www.bigblueswimschool.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-high-end-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715261" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Big Blue Swim School</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $2,329,223-$3,636,998</li><li>Units: 122</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/bigblueswimschool"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.810bowling.com/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-high-end-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715261" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>810 Billards &amp; Bowling</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $1,800,000-$3,000,000</li><li>Units: 3</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/810billiardsandbowling"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://lightbridgeacademyfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-high-end-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715261" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u><span class="brand-highlight">Lightbridge Academy*</span></u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $549,228-$737,635</li><li>Units: 51</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/lightbridgeacademy"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://franchise.mooyah.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-high-end-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715261" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $403,750-$639,100</li><li>Units: 84</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/mooyah"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://ownabuffalo.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-high-end-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715261" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Buffalo Wings &amp; Rings</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $1,280,000-$2,412,000</li><li>Units: 56</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/buffalowingsandrings"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://handandstonefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-high-end-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715261" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Hand &amp; Stone Massage and Facial Spa</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $567,626-$674,476</li><li>Units: 475+</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/handandstone"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.freddysfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-high-end-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715261" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Freddy’s Frozen Custard</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $640,552-$1,131,726</li><li>Units: 380</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.culvers.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-high-end-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715261" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Culver’s</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $2,043,000-$4,652,000</li><li>Units: 771</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.planetfitness.com/franchising/become-a-franchisee?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-high-end-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715261" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Planet Fitness</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $1,084,600-$4,178,000</li><li>Units: 2,039</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/company/franchise-overview.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-high-end-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715261" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Panera Bread</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $942,000-$1,600,000</li><li>Units: 2,000</li></ul>

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Voodoo Brewing Co.

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Right at Home

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Woodhouse Spas

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