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The dream of business ownership may seem unattainable for some because they think their funds are too limited. Especially in the food industry, building a kitchen and dining space is usually not cheap. But it is possible to get started in the restaurant business for a low cost.Franchising is a great option for entrepreneurs who want to get into the food business but do not have bundles of cash for an initial investment. There are a number of chains one can invest in for a relatively small fee. The following companies offer franchisees the opportunity to open a location for less than $150,000.<a href="https://theoriginalhotdogfactory.com/franchises/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=list-of-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-2718783" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Original Hot Dog Factory</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: Starting at $97,500</li><li>Unit Count: 2&nbsp;</li></ul><a href="https://www.ckb4you.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=list-of-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-2718783" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Crazy King Burrito</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: Starting at&nbsp;&nbsp;$86,800</li><li>Unit Count: 7</li></ul><a href="https://effinegg.com/license/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=list-of-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-2718783" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Effin Egg&nbsp;</a><ul><li>Startup Costs:&nbsp;Starting at $100,000</li></ul>Unit Count: 2<a href="https://www.firehousesubs.com/own-a-franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=list-of-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-2718783" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Firehouse Subs</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: Starting at $92,255</li><li>Unit Count: 1,200+</li></ul><a href="https://www.subway.com/en-US/OwnAFranchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=list-of-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-2718783" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Subway</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: Starting at $140,050&nbsp;</li><li>Unit Count: 41,600</li></ul><a href="https://biz.dominos.com/about-us/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=list-of-low-cost-restaurant-franchises-2718783" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Domino’s</a><ul><li>Startup Costs: Starting at $119,700</li><li>Unit Count:&nbsp;8,600+</li></ul>&nbsp;

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If you want to enter into the food business but don’t have a great deal of capital, these restaurant brands are a great place to start.


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Pet Wants

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Griswold

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Fresh Coat

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Beansquad

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Paris Baguette

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