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.

Chronic Tacos

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

Authentic Mexican taco shop inspired by Southern California culture, offering fresh, customizable tacos and burritos. more ›

$284,000 Minimum InvestmentSince 2002

5 FDDs available ›

Chuck E. Cheese

Full Service & Sit Down Restaurant

Family entertainment restaurant offering games, attractions, food, and birthday party experiences for kids. more ›

$1,170,000 Minimum Investment500 UnitsSince 1977

Chuck Lager America's Tavern

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantEthnic-Cultural Food-RestaurantWine Beer & Alcohol

Casual American tavern serving chef-inspired comfort food with Italian, Asian, and BBQ influences plus craft beverages. more ›

Since 2019

Chuck's Hot Chicken

Specialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Fast-casual restaurant serving Nashville-style hot chicken in various heat levels, fresh and fast. more ›

$499,450 Minimum Investment

Church's Texas Chicken

Specialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Quick-service restaurant specializing in fried chicken and Southern-inspired menu items. more ›

$609,725 Minimum Investment885 UnitsSince 1952

12 FDDs available ›

Churned Creamery

Ice Cream & YogurtSpecialty Food-Restaurant

Offers handcrafted, homemade ice cream and frozen desserts in a specialty retail shop setting. more ›

$303,000 Minimum Investment

3 FDDs available ›

Churrito Loco

Specialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Specialty churro concept offering crunchy, sweet churros in a storefront quick-service format. more ›

$166,700 Minimum Investment

Churromania

Specialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Specialized churro franchise offering freshly made churros and related treats in retail and kiosk formats. more ›

$183,000 Minimum Investment153 UnitsSince 1997

Cicis Pizza

PizzaFull Service & Sit Down Restaurant

All-you-can-eat pizza buffet restaurant with optional arcade game rooms for added family entertainment. more ›

$209,962 Minimum Investment395 UnitsSince 1985

6 FDDs available ›

Cilantro Lime

Fast Food & Take OutEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

California-based Mexican fast-casual restaurant offering fresh, flavorful Mexican-inspired dishes. more ›

$146,700 Minimum InvestmentSince 2015

Cilantro Taco Grill

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

Fast-casual Mexican restaurant serving tacos, tortas, burritos, and traditional dishes rooted in Jalisco flavors. more ›

$273,000 Minimum Investment15 UnitsSince 2013

2 FDDs available ›

Cinnabon

Donut Bagel & BakerySpecialty Food-Restaurant

Bakery franchise specializing in freshly baked cinnamon rolls, pastries, coffee, and frozen beverages. more ›

$29,250 Minimum Investment1,338 UnitsSince 1990

12 FDDs available ›

Cinnaholic

Donut Bagel & BakerySpecialty Food-RestaurantHealthy-Natural Food-Restaurant

Gourmet vegan cinnamon roll bakery offering made-to-order rolls with customizable toppings and baked treats. more ›

$241,082 Minimum Investment83 UnitsSince 2014

7 FDDs available ›

Circle K

Fast Food & Take Out

Convenience store and motor fuel franchise offering everyday essentials in over 16,000 locations worldwide. more ›

$953,500 Minimum Investment4,673 UnitsSince 1951

19 FDDs available ›

City Brew Tours

Wine Beer & Alcohol

Guided craft brewery tour experiences connecting beer enthusiasts with local breweries in cities across North America. more ›

$68,200 Minimum Investment14 UnitsSince 2008

1 FDD available ›

Clean Eatz

Healthy-Natural Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take OutCatering

Healthy meal cafe offering clean, balanced food, snacks, supplements, and catering services. more ›

$256,000 Minimum Investment100 UnitsSince 2013

7 FDDs available ›

Clean Juice

Juice & SmoothieSpecialty Food-RestaurantHealthy-Natural Food-Restaurant

USDA Certified Organic juice bar offering cold-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls, and cleanse programs. more ›

$176,500 Minimum Investment55 UnitsSince 2016

10 FDDs available ›

Clementine's Ice Cream

Ice Cream & YogurtSpecialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Artisan ice cream scoop shops serving handcrafted, small-batch flavors from storefronts in the St. Louis area. more ›

$641,500 Minimum Investment10 UnitsSince 2019

1 FDD available ›

Cloverleaf Pizza

PizzaFull Service & Sit Down Restaurant

Offers Detroit-style square pizza through a franchise model focused on quality and legacy. more ›

Cluck Face

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

Nashville hot chicken franchise offering crispy fried chicken sandwiches, tenders, and sides with bold, spicy Southern flavors. more ›

$169,750 Minimum Investment2 UnitsSince 2023

1 FDD available ›

Cluck-U Chicken

Specialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Offers creative, diverse fried chicken recipes and sauces as a fast-casual alternative to traditional fast food. more ›

15 Units

Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn

Candy Popcorn & Snack

Boutique handcrafted popcorn shops offering gourmet flavors in a fun, immersive retail experience. more ›

$238,623 Minimum InvestmentSince 2011

Coach's Neighborhood Grill

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantSpecialty Food-Restaurant

A neighborhood grill and bar focused on smaller secondary markets with affordable, family-friendly food and sports atmosphere. more ›

$260,100 Minimum Investment

COBS Bread

Donut Bagel & BakerySpecialty Food-Restaurant

Fresh-baked artisan bread and baked goods bakery franchise, baking in-store daily and donating unsold items to charity. more ›

$500,000 Minimum Investment700 UnitsSince 2015

Cocktail Claw

Wine Beer & Alcohol

Adult-themed claw machines filled with miniature liquor bottles for events, bars, and celebrations. more ›

$41,295 Minimum Investment8 UnitsSince 2019

2 FDDs available ›

Cocky Rooster

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

Casual dining concept focused on chicken-based menu items served in a fun, approachable environment. more ›

$404,250 Minimum Investment

CoCo / Doka

Specialty BeverageCoffeeJuice & SmoothieFast Food & Take OutEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Specialty bubble tea and beverage storefront serving handcrafted teas, juices, and tapioca drinks. more ›

$221,300 Minimum InvestmentSince 2018

2 FDDs available ›

CoCo Bubble Tea

Specialty BeverageCoffeeJuice & Smoothie

A global bubble tea brand offering freshly-made teas, milk teas, juices, and specialty beverages. more ›

$221,300 Minimum Investment

Coco Crepes & Coffee

Specialty BeverageCoffeeSpecialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Specialty creperie and cafe offering crepes, waffles, coffee, smoothies, paninis, and gelato. more ›

$350,000 Minimum Investment

Coco Fresh Tea & Juice

Specialty BeverageCoffeeJuice & SmoothieHealthy-Natural Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Quick-service retail café specializing in bubble tea, brewed tea, juices, smoothies, and snacks. more ›

$221,300 Minimum InvestmentSince 2018

5 FDDs available ›

CoCo ICHIBANYA

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

Japanese curry restaurant chain serving customizable curry dishes with various toppings and spice levels. more ›

$907,500 Minimum Investment1,450 UnitsSince 1978

Coco Moka Cafe

Specialty BeverageCoffeeSpecialty Food-Restaurant

Café franchise offering specialty coffee beverages and unique café products in a retail food service setting. more ›

$145,000 Minimum InvestmentSince 1988

Cocoa Forte

Specialty Food-Restaurant

Mobile food truck franchise specializing in chocolate and cocoa-based treats and beverages. more ›

$163,498 Minimum InvestmentSince 2019

CoCoHoDo

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

Serves freshly baked Korean walnut pastries filled with sweet cream mousse and California walnuts. more ›

$182,500 Minimum Investment212 UnitsSince 2012

Coconut Kenny's

PizzaEthnic-Cultural Food-RestaurantSub & Sandwich

Island-inspired pizza and sandwich restaurant featuring pan pizzas, stacked sandwiches, and Hawaiian-style bread. more ›

$364,567 Minimum Investment

Coconut Stock

Specialty BeverageSpecialty Food-RestaurantHealthy-Natural Food-Restaurant

Provides fresh coconut beverages and custom-branded coconuts for events, resale, and retail channels. more ›

$112,544 Minimum Investment5 Units

Cody's Original Roadhouse

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantEthnic-Cultural Food-Restaurant

Casual family-friendly roadhouse offering hand-cut steaks, slow-roasted prime rib, and happy hour specials. more ›

Since 1994

Coffee Beanery

Specialty BeverageCoffeeSpecialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Gourmet flavored coffee café and retail brand offering storefront, kiosk, and drive-thru concepts. more ›

$112,500 Minimum Investment36 UnitsSince 1976

6 FDDs available ›

Coffee Culture Café & Eatery

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantCoffeeSpecialty Food-Restaurant

European-inspired café and eatery offering specialty coffee, food, and a warm community atmosphere. more ›

$300,000 Minimum Investment34 UnitsSince 2006

Coffee Junkiez

PizzaCoffeeSpecialty Food-Restaurant

Hand-crafted caffeinated beverages and pizza served together under one roof in a dual-brand franchise concept. more ›

$241,000 Minimum Investment

Coffee Time

Specialty BeverageCoffeeDonut Bagel & BakeryFast Food & Take Out

Quick-service cafe offering coffee, donuts, baked goods, and light food items in a franchise format. more ›

311 UnitsSince 1982

Cold Stone Creamery

Ice Cream & YogurtSpecialty Food-Restaurant

Premium ice cream shop where mix-ins are blended on a frozen stone slab to order. more ›

$255,700 Minimum Investment1,054 UnitsSince 1994

9 FDDs available ›

Colter's Bar-B-Q

Burgers & Bar-B-Q

Dallas–Fort Worth Texas pit barbecue chain founded in 1980; once franchised across the Metroplex, now a two-location family operation that no longer franchises. Maintained for historical and research reference. more ›

Colton's Steak House & Grill

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantSpecialty Food-Restaurant

Western-themed steak house offering steaks, ribs, seafood, and casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere. more ›

Since 1996

Combo Kitchen

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

Ghost kitchen franchise allowing operators to run multiple food delivery concepts from one shared kitchen space. more ›

$104,000 Minimum InvestmentSince 2020

Comic Book Cafe

PizzaFull Service & Sit Down RestaurantSpecialty Food-Restaurant

A superhero-themed restaurant and comic book store where everything on display is for sale. more ›

$432,500 Minimum InvestmentSince 2008

Coney Island Hot Weiner Shop

Specialty Food-RestaurantFast Food & Take Out

Quick service restaurant specializing in Coney Island-style hot dogs with a menu rooted in tradition since 1926. more ›

$187,000 Minimum Investment2 UnitsSince 1926

Consolidated Restaurant Operations

Full Service & Sit Down RestaurantFast Food & Take OutCatering

Multi-brand restaurant operator offering full-service dining, fast food, and catering services. more ›

124 UnitsSince 1940

Cookie Co.

Donut Bagel & BakerySpecialty Food-Restaurant

Gourmet cookie and bakery franchise using real butter, eggs, and cane sugar with a proven model. more ›

$232,500 Minimum Investment12 UnitsSince 2019

2 FDDs available ›