Food & Restaurant

Food & Restaurant franchises represent the largest segment of the franchise industry. From fast food and coffee shops to full-service dining, pizza, wings, and healthy eating concepts, these franchises benefit from daily consumer demand, strong brand recognition, and proven operating systems.

Burrito Shak

Healthy-Natural Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take OutEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Quick-service restaurant serving Baja-style burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and more made from scratch. more ›

$192,625 Minimum InvestmentSince 2015

Buscemi's Pizza

PizzaSpecialty Food-Restaurant

Detroit-style pizza, subs, and party store concept offering franchise opportunities across Michigan. more ›

$36,000 Minimum InvestmentSince 1974

Bush's Chicken

Specialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Texas-based fast food franchise specializing in fried chicken with dine-in and online ordering options. more ›

$500,000 Minimum Investment75 UnitsSince 1996

Butter Pecan Bakeshop

Donut Bagel & BakerySpecialty Food-Restaurant

Handcrafted cookie shop offering signature Southern-inspired flavors and rotating monthly specialty cookies. more ›

Buttermilk Cafe

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantCoffeeSpecialty Food-RestaurantHealthy-Natural Food-Restaurant

Full-service breakfast and lunch café emphasizing fresh ingredients and an energetic dining atmosphere. more ›

$1,081,000 Minimum Investment5 UnitsSince 2015

2 FDDs available ›

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop

Donut Bagel & BakerySpecialty Food-Restaurant

Scratch-made small and regular sized pies, ice cream, and biscuits served in a welcoming local bake shop setting. more ›

$474,886 Minimum Investment14 UnitsSince 2008

Buzz Pop Cocktails

Specialty BeverageSpecialty Food-RestaurantWine Beer & Alcohol

Sells alcoholic frozen push-pop cocktails through mobile franchise units and retail locations. more ›

$105,655 Minimum InvestmentSince 2019

1 FDD available ›

Buzzed Bull Creamery

Specialty BeverageCoffeeIce Cream & YogurtSpecialty Food-Restaurant

Premium made-to-order alcoholic and non-alcoholic frozen desserts and espresso coffee using liquid nitrogen. more ›

$180,962 Minimum Investment1 UnitSince 2015

1 FDD available ›

By The Bucket

Specialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Quick-service restaurant offering simple, high-quality bucket meals with a minimal menu and low operational costs. more ›

$179,800 Minimum Investment5 UnitsSince 2018

1 FDD available ›

C&H Hawaiian Grill

Healthy-Natural Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take OutEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Hawaiian-inspired fast-casual restaurant concept rooted in Aloha culture, serving island-style food. more ›

$156,950 Minimum Investment

Cabo Fish Taco

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantFast Food & Take OutEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Casual taco restaurant serving fresh fish tacos and Mexican-inspired cuisine with a fun, upbeat atmosphere. more ›

$238,623 Minimum Investment

Cactus Coffee Shop

Specialty BeverageCoffee

A coffee shop franchise focused on fast, quality service and specialty coffee beverages. more ›

$204,500 Minimum Investment

Café Landwer

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantCoffeeSpecialty Food-Restaurant

A café-restaurant concept offering a warm dining experience with food, coffee, and beverages. more ›

$770,000 Minimum Investment80 Units

Cafe Mexicali

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantHealthy-Natural Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take OutEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Fast-casual Mexican restaurant serving scratch-made, fresh-daily cuisine with customizable menu options. more ›

$558,200 Minimum InvestmentSince 2005

Cafe Yumm!

Specialty Food-RestaurantHealthy-Natural Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Serves unique Northwest-style Yumm! Bowls® with sustainable, nourishing ingredients and the famous Yumm! Sauce®. more ›

18 UnitsSince 1997

Cafe2U

Coffee

Mobile coffee van franchise delivering espresso, hot chocolate, and sweet treats to workplaces and events. more ›

$109,146 Minimum Investment250 UnitsSince 2000

Caffe Aronne

Specialty BeverageCoffeeSpecialty Food-RestaurantCateringEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Kosher coffee café and catering concept operating as mobile units and kiosks. more ›

$98,350 Minimum Investment4 UnitsSince 2018

1 FDD available ›

Cali Coffee

Specialty BeverageCoffeeFast Food & Take Out

Drive-thru coffee franchise serving coffee, energy drinks, teas, chai, shakes, matcha, and sodas. more ›

$1,850,000 Minimum Investment8 UnitsSince 2018

CaliBurger

Fast Food & Take OutBurgers & Bar-B-Q

A California-inspired burger restaurant chain blending classic flavors with modern technology and culture. more ›

$304,500 Minimum Investment

2 FDDs available ›

California Pizza Kitchen

PizzaFull Service & Sit Down RestaurantSpecialty Food-RestaurantWine Beer & Alcohol

Full-service restaurant offering creative California-style pizzas, seasonal cuisine, cocktails, wines, and craft beers. more ›

$715,000 Minimum Investment121 UnitsSince 1985

5 FDDs available ›

California Tortilla

Healthy-Natural Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take OutEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Fast casual Mexican grill serving California-style burritos, tacos, and bold-flavored Mexican food. more ›

50 UnitsSince 1995

Candy Bouquet International

Candy Popcorn & Snack

Little Rock–based gift franchise selling floral-style arrangements made of candy; once 800+ locations worldwide, its franchising activity in recent years is unclear. Maintained for historical and research reference. more ›

Candy Cloud

Specialty BeverageCoffeeFast Food & Take Out

Quick-service specialty beverage shop offering coffee, boba, and creamery drinks with a distinctive branded aesthetic. more ›

$389,100 Minimum Investment13 UnitsSince 2022

5 FDDs available ›Analysis report

Candy Connections

Candy Popcorn & SnackSpecialty Food-Restaurant

Offers freshly made cotton candy with unique flavors and toppings through mobile and retail franchise locations. more ›

Since 2014

Cannoli Kitchen Pizza

PizzaFull Service & Sit Down RestaurantFast Food & Take OutEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Quick-service Italian restaurant serving handcrafted pizzas, pasta, and fresh-filled cannoli. more ›

$402,628 Minimum Investment6 UnitsSince 2023

2 FDDs available ›

Canteen

Food & Beverage Vending

Provides vending machines, micro-markets, office coffee, and pantry services for workplaces nationwide. more ›

$8,900 Minimum Investment261 UnitsSince 1994

8 FDDs available ›

Cantina Laredo

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Upscale modern Mexican restaurant offering fresh food, handcrafted cocktails, and private dining experiences. more ›

Since 1984

Canyons Fresh Grill

Healthy-Natural Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take OutBurgers & Bar-B-Q

Fast casual better-burger and fresh grill concept offering made-to-order burgers and meals. more ›

$163,498 Minimum Investment2 UnitsSince 2011

Cap't Loui

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantSpecialty Food-RestaurantEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Cajun seafood boil restaurant franchise offering a crave-worthy, scalable dining experience. more ›

$225,000 Minimum InvestmentSince 2015

1 FDD available ›

Cape Fear Seafood Company

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantSpecialty Food-RestaurantEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Full-service seafood restaurant concept specializing in regional American coastal cuisine with Southern hospitality. more ›

9 UnitsSince 2008

Capital Tacos

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantFast Food & Take OutEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Fast-casual Tex-Mex restaurant serving made-from-scratch, chef-created tacos and Mexican cuisine. more ›

$129,330 Minimum Investment8 UnitsSince 2017

1 FDD available ›

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantFast Food & Take OutSub & Sandwich

Premium sandwich shop specializing in hand-crafted, high-quality subs made with fresh, quality ingredients. more ›

$145,000 Minimum Investment155 UnitsSince 1976

12 FDDs available ›

Captain D's

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantSpecialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Fast-casual seafood and chicken restaurant chain offering quality meals at affordable prices. more ›

$662,000 Minimum Investment518 UnitsSince 2000

13 FDDs available ›Analysis report

Carbone's Pizzeria

PizzaFull Service & Sit Down RestaurantEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Thin crust pizza chain offering traditional Italian pizzas, hot hoagies, and pasta dishes. more ›

$328,600 Minimum Investment33 UnitsSince 1954

4 FDDs available ›

Caribou Coffee

Specialty BeverageCoffeeFast Food & Take Out

Premium coffeehouse serving handcrafted beverages, specialty coffee, and crave-worthy food items. more ›

$281,100 Minimum Investment494 UnitsSince 1992

12 FDDs available ›

Carl's Jr.

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantFast Food & Take OutBurgers & Bar-B-Q

Quick-service restaurant chain known for charbroiled burgers, chicken tenders, and scratch-made biscuits. more ›

$1,486,000 Minimum Investment1,032 UnitsSince 1966

11 FDDs available ›

Carmela Coffee

CoffeeSpecialty Food-RestaurantHealthy-Natural Food-Restaurant

Specialty coffee shop franchise offering a differentiated cafe experience with coffee, food, and community atmosphere. more ›

Carnitas Queretaro

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Authentic Mexican restaurant specializing in traditional carnitas and Mexican cuisine, family-owned and operated. more ›

$668,500 Minimum Investment4 Units

Carousel's Soft Serve Icery

Ice Cream & YogurtSpecialty Food-RestaurantHealthy-Natural Food-Restaurant

Mobile soft-serve frozen ice franchise offering a dairy-free, fruity, creamy frozen treat in multiple flavors. more ›

$190,000 Minimum InvestmentSince 1996

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantSpecialty Food-RestaurantCateringEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Full-service Italian-American restaurant featuring wood-grilled dishes, handmade pastas, and family-inspired recipes. more ›

$4,260,000 Minimum Investment210 UnitsSince 1994

1 FDD available ›

Carrot Express

CoffeeJuice & SmoothieHealthy-Natural Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Healthy fast-casual restaurant offering all-day breakfast, lunch, dinner, juices, coffee, and baked goods. more ›

30 UnitsSince 1993

Caruso's Sandwich Company

Specialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take OutCateringSub & Sandwich

Fast-casual concept serving sandwiches and artisan pizzas with a community-focused dining experience and catering services. more ›

$110,000 Minimum Investment

Carvel

Ice Cream & YogurtSpecialty Food-Restaurant

Premium soft-serve ice cream shoppe offering cones, sundaes, and signature handmade ice cream cakes. more ›

$38,850 Minimum Investment360 UnitsSince 1934

12 FDDs available ›Analysis report

Casa Mofongo Xpress

Specialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take OutEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Quick-service Puerto Rican restaurant specializing in mofongo and traditional Caribbean dishes. more ›

Since 2012

Casa Ole'

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantFast Food & Take OutEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Tex-Mex casual dining restaurant offering authentic Mexican food in a warm, family-oriented atmosphere. more ›

$471,152 Minimum Investment

Cascadia Pizza Co.

PizzaFull Service & Sit Down RestaurantSpecialty Food-Restaurant

Neapolitan-inspired wood-fired pizzeria offering handcrafted pizza with premium ingredients and catering. more ›

$325,542 Minimum Investment8 UnitsSince 2018

2 FDDs available ›

Cassano's Pizza King

PizzaFull Service & Sit Down RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Offers pizza and sandwich franchise opportunities built on a time-tested Ohio legacy brand with original recipes. more ›

$200,000 Minimum Investment

Cauldron Ice Cream

Ice Cream & YogurtSpecialty Food-Restaurant

Artisanal ice cream shop using liquid nitrogen and Puffle Cones for a unique, made-to-order frozen dessert experience. more ›

$238,623 Minimum InvestmentSince 2016

1 FDD available ›