Franchises Under $500,000

Franchise opportunities with starting investments under $500,000.

Economy to upper-economy limited-service hotels located in city centers and downtown areas. more ›

$133,600 Minimum Investment242 Units

Budget-friendly, limited-service hotel franchise offering economy-level accommodations in resort locations. more ›

$133,600 Minimum InvestmentSince 1977

Retail hardware stores offering home improvement products, tools, and helpful neighborhood service. more ›

$134,100 Minimum Investment5,144 UnitsSince 1928

2 FDDs available ›

Provides owner-builder consulting and project management services to help homeowners build or remodel their own homes. more ›

$134,200 Minimum Investment81 UnitsSince 1997

3 FDDs available ›

Fast-casual restaurant specializing in fried catfish with unique flavors and Southern-style sides. more ›

$134,350 Minimum Investment

Pay-by-weight junk removal for homes and businesses using onboard truck scales for transparent pricing. more ›

$134,464 Minimum Investment1 UnitSince 2023

1 FDD available ›

Waterless car wash and auto detailing franchise using eco-friendly, app-based technology. more ›

$134,550 Minimum Investment6 UnitsSince 2007

2 FDDs available ›

Provides branded apparel, custom embroidery, screen printing, and promotional products for businesses. more ›

$134,578 Minimum Investment305 UnitsSince 2000

11 FDDs available ›

Provides biohazard, crime scene, trauma, and decontamination cleanup services for residential and commercial clients. more ›

$134,645 Minimum Investment147 UnitsSince 2010

9 FDDs available ›

Franchise providing dental and veterinary practice transition and brokerage services for buyers and sellers. more ›

$135,000 Minimum InvestmentSince 2015

3 FDDs available ›

Provides commercial electronic security systems including surveillance cameras, installation, and ongoing support. more ›

$135,000 Minimum InvestmentSince 2006

Mobile fitness franchise delivering personal training, stretch therapy, and nutrition services directly to clients' homes. more ›

$135,000 Minimum Investment

Offers real-life escape room experiences where small groups solve puzzles to escape themed rooms within 60 minutes. more ›

$135,002 Minimum Investment30 UnitsSince 2013

Provides custom drawer, shelf, cabinet, and pantry solutions to maximize home organization and space. more ›

$135,135 Minimum Investment36 UnitsSince 2019

4 FDDs available ›

Provides qualified commercial kitchen and foodservice staffing solutions to restaurants, institutions, and hospitality clients. more ›

$135,254 Minimum InvestmentSince 2002

Hip, vintage-style barbershop offering fun hair care services for men with membership and online booking options. more ›

$136,000 Minimum Investment

Indoor axe throwing entertainment venue offering group bookings for recreational and social experiences. more ›

$136,000 Minimum Investment

Provides residential and commercial window cleaning, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, holiday lighting, and window tinting. more ›

$136,064 Minimum Investment103 UnitsSince 1998

12 FDDs available ›

Pressure-fried chicken restaurant offering crispy, juicy chicken, burgers, and other fast-casual menu items. more ›

$136,250 Minimum Investment

1 FDD available ›

Full-service property damage restoration franchise specializing in water, fire, and disaster recovery. more ›

$136,320 Minimum Investment

Commercial painting franchise serving HOAs, multifamily, and business facilities with professional painting services. more ›

$136,700 Minimum Investment42 UnitsSince 2007

2 FDDs available ›

OEM-backed modern auto repair franchise leveraging Bosch technology for today's and tomorrow's vehicles. more ›

$137,000 Minimum InvestmentSince 2022

Provides reliable, affordable in-home senior care services across diverse cultural backgrounds. more ›

$137,000 Minimum InvestmentSince 2022

High-end resale and consignment boutique specializing in contemporary to luxury designer clothing, shoes, and accessories. more ›

$137,000 Minimum Investment5 Units

Retail storefronts selling smokeable/edible herbal products, nicotine items, and smoking equipment. more ›

$137,100 Minimum Investment7 UnitsSince 2020

1 FDD available ›

Offers Philadelphia-style cheesesteak sandwiches and related menu items in a fast-casual setting. more ›

$137,150 Minimum InvestmentSince 2019

Pizza, wings, and burgers restaurant concept offering dine-in and takeout across multiple locations. more ›

$137,200 Minimum InvestmentSince 2005