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Cheapest Other franchises to open

The 15 lowest-cost other franchises by total initial investment (FDD Item 7) — the low-cost end of the category, ranked from the disclosure documents themselves rather than from anyone's marketing. Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.

#FranchiseTotal investmentInvestmentRisk
1 Wise Coatings · Item 19 ✓ $1,300 $1,200 – $1,400 Medium
2 Interim · Item 19 ✓ $1,750 $1,000 – $2,500 Medium
3 Sylvan Learning · Item 19 ✓ $1,750 $1,000 – $2,500 Medium
4 NrGize Lifestyle Cafe $2,625 $1,500 – $3,750 High
5 Instant Imprints · Item 19 ✓ $2,750 $1,500 – $4,000 Medium
6 Fitness Together · Item 19 ✓ $2,950 $1,800 – $4,100 Medium
7 Lashbar $3,000 $2,500 – $3,500 Medium
8 The Melting Pot · Item 19 ✓ $3,750 $2,500 – $5,000 Medium
9 Mood $4,000 $3,000 – $5,000 Medium
10 Regal Nails Salon & Spa $4,000 $3,000 – $5,000 Medium
11 Prime IV Hydration (Unit) · Item 19 ✓ $4,250 $3,500 – $5,000 Low
12 Elements Massage $4,700 $2,700 – $6,700 Medium
13 Cool Binz · Item 19 ✓ $5,000 $2,500 – $7,500 Medium
14 Belocal $6,418 $1,925 – $10,910 High
15 Real Producers $6,918 $1,925 – $11,910 Medium

Ranked from FDDs filed with state franchise registries. Figures are as disclosed by each franchisor; “best” reflects the single metric above, not an overall recommendation. Tap any brand for the full cost, earnings, litigation and benchmark breakdown, free.

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This report compiles and structures publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) data from state franchise registrations. It is not legal, financial, or investment advice, is not affiliated with or endorsed by any franchisor, and does not replace reading the full FDD or consulting a franchise attorney or accountant. All figures are as disclosed by the franchisor in its most recent registered FDD. Item 19 financial performance representations are made at the franchisor’s option and may be absent or limited.