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The best franchises to open in 2021 all boast strong profitability, streamlined operations and strong brand names, but not every franchise is right for every franchisee.&nbsp;First, here are some of the franchises that consistently rank highest in metrics like revenue and growth potential:<h4><a href="https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/about-us/franchising/franchising-faq.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=what-are-the-best-franchises-to-invest-in-2715528" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">McDonald’s</a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $1,300,000–$2,300,000</li><li>Units: 39,000+</li></ul><h4><a href="https://franchise.7-eleven.com/franchise/home?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=what-are-the-best-franchises-to-invest-in-2715528" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">7-Eleven</a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $70,000–$1,200,000</li><li>Units: 68,000+</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.franchisedirect.com/information/how-much-does-it-cost-to-open-a-popeyes?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=what-are-the-best-franchises-to-invest-in-2715528" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen</a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $384,000–$2,600,000</li><li>Units: 3,377</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.dunkinfranchising.com/franchisee/en.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=what-are-the-best-franchises-to-invest-in-2715528" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Dunkin’</a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $200,000–$1,700,000</li><li>Units: 13,125</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.theupsstorefranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=what-are-the-best-franchises-to-invest-in-2715528" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The UPS Store</a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $138,000–$567,000</li><li>Units: 5,268</li></ul>Notice something about these franchises? They’re all over the map. The best franchises to open include fast food, a coffee shop, a convenience store and a shipping store.&nbsp;All of these franchises have a proven business model and thousands of profitable stores in operation. The best franchise for any individual franchisee will match their skills and interests.&nbsp;<h4>The Best Franchise For You</h4>Because franchisees need to dedicate lots of time to running a business, a franchisee has the best chance of success when they actually like dealing with the type of business they pick.&nbsp;<h4>Consider Franchise Investment Levels</h4>Additionally, individual franchisees need to consider their investment levels. Franchisees with less money upfront should go for lower-cost franchises while more experienced and better-capitalized franchisees can likely land a big-name brand.&nbsp;<h4>Consider Territory Availability&nbsp;</h4>Furthermore, the franchise has to have available territories near the franchisee candidate. With brands like McDonald’s or Dunkin', franchisees may find themselves commuting to a distant territory as their neighborhood has been taken.In summary, the best franchise to open in 2021 will have a profitable, proven business model with a comfortable investment level and territory availability.&nbsp;<h4>1851’s Favorites</h4>Of course, not every franchise entrepreneur can or should invest only in the behemoth brands listed above. 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