1851

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;

List of Low-Cost Restaurant Franchises

1851 Franchise

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.


list-of-low-cost-restaurant-franchises

HomeTeam Inspection Service

Hometown News: Like Father, Like Son — Family-Run Inspection Business Blends Generations of Expertise and a Keen Eye for Detail

father-son-home-inspection-franchise-florida

KLA Schools

KLA Schools of Beachwalk Hosts Admissions Kick-Off Celebration

kla-schools-of-beachwalk-hosts-admissions-kick-off-celebration

Good Day Columbus: Home Insurance Expert Reveals Why Central Ohio Premiums Are Rising and How to Combat Costs

rising-home-insurance-costs-ohio

CapitalSpring

Primetime Fitness Expands Crunch Portfolio With CapitalSpring’s Backing

primetime-fitness-expands-crunch-portfolio-with-capitalsprings-backing

Children's Lighthouse

How Children’s Lighthouse Franchisees Scale to Multiple Locations

how-childrens-lighthouse-franchisees-scale-to-multiple-locations

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Development Website Builder

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

Potbelly to be Acquired by RaceTrac in $566 Million Deal 

racetrac-acquires-potbelly-in-566-million-deal

Health Care Hiring Slowdown Highlights In-Home Care Franchise Opportunities - 1851 Franchise Agg

Health Care Hiring Slowdown Highlights In-Home Care Franchise Opportunities 

health-care-hiring-slowdown-in-home-care-franchise-opportunities

Caribou Coffee Names Scott Kennedy CEO, Eyes Continued Growth

caribou-coffee-names-scott-kennedy-ceo-eyes-continued-growth

McDonald’s Launches New Extra Value Meals as Consumer Demand for Value Continues to Climb

mcdonalds-launches-extra-value-meals

Power Eats: Smoothie King Rolls Out Food Nationwide To Fuel Franchise Growth

smoothie-king-food-menu-power-eats

1851 Keyword - The Secret To Succeeding With a Part-Time Franchise Is Picking the Right Model

The Secret To Succeeding With a Part-Time Franchise Is Picking the Right Model

part-time-franchises-picking-the-right-model

Design with school-aged child standing on pencil with text "Education Franchises" and "<$500K"

Top Education Franchises Under $500K To Explore in 2025

top-education-franchises-under-500k

Photo of "franchise" and "day job" balancing on see-saw

Can You Run a Franchise Without Quitting Your Day Job?

part-time-franchises-with-day-job

Why Buying Into a Franchise Is About More Than Just Brand Recognition

why-buying-into-a-franchise-is-about-more-than-just-brand-recognition

Hely and Hiral Patel Bring Their Longtime Dream to Life With The Brass Tap

brass-tap-franchise-pasadena-maryland-hely-hiral-patel

DevHub - Meet the Supplier - 1851 Franchise

DevHub: Scalable Digital Marketing for Franchises and Multi-Location Brands

devhub-meet-the-supplier

Franchisee spotlight graphic with photo of Ricki Oberoi and Layne's Chicken Fingers logo

List of Low-Cost Restaurant Franchises

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS