Franchise Costs

An overview of the opening costs for a Popeyes restaurant in the United States, as given by the franchisor in its most recent Franchise Disclosure Document.

One of the most popular searches on the internet is “how much to open a Subway franchise?” This article overviews the franchisor-provided estimates for the opening of one Subway restaurant.

An overview of the opening costs for a Krispy Kreme franchise in the United States, as given by the franchisor in its most recent Franchise Disclosure Document.

The thought of regular royalty payments can give those thinking about buying a franchise pause. But royalties play a foundational part in the success of franchises. Here's what they cover.

It may seem like a scary time to jump into any kind of business venture. However, if you look closely, you might find some areas to save some money in the start up phase now, compared to a short while ago.

Every franchise has a different set of franchise fees because each franchise has its own unique set of execution requirements. This article summarizes many of the most common fees associated with buying a franchise.

A required part of the franchise buying process, reviewing the franchise disclosure document (FDD) can feel overwhelming. It's important to understand all of it, but here are five of the most important sections for you to focus on.

An overview of the upfront, ongoing and personal expenses involved in buying a franchise.

Our Franchise Net Worth Calculator will help you determine how much you can safely and reasonably afford to invest in your new franchise business. This FREE service is fast and easy to use, and will help you establish an accurate value of your total net worth. Franchise Direct provides this convenient interactive tool to assist you with the qualification process toward franchise ownership.