This range typically covers a full dine-in restaurant, a larger retail operation, or a multi-bay service center: concepts requiring meaningful space and equipment spend. Each brand listed below reports an Item 7 minimum within this band.
31 US franchise brands, ranked by FDD Item 7 minimum
| Rank | Brand | Initial investment | Store count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $514,500–$3,275,500 | ||
| #2 | $515,250–$650,400 | ||
| #3 | $516,512–$855,147 | ||
| #4 | $520,250–$1,818,900 | ||
| #5 | $532,400–$1,832,500 | ||
| #6 | $539,329–$905,482 | ||
| #7 | $543,500–$2,738,000 | ||
| #8 | $548,100–$1,294,000 | ||
| #9 | $554,731–$827,621 | ||
| #10 | $585,015–$1,101,001 | ||
| #11 | $590,000–$1,010,000 | ||
| #12 | $644,425–$1,968,450 | ||
| #13 | $664,355–$1,478,820 | ||
| #14 | $667,610–$1,122,153 | ||
| #15 | $695,870–$1,046,506 | ||
| #16 | $764,577–$1,104,920 | ||
| #17 | $767,950–$1,577,750 | ||
| #18 | $773,392–$1,734,462 | ||
| #19 | $777,000–$998,500 | ||
| #20 | $784,382–$4,147,245 | ||
| #21 | $793,750–$2,685,500 | ||
| #22 | $805,799–$1,563,499 | ||
| #23 | $823,800–$4,121,900 | ||
| #24 | $868,550–$2,456,600 | ||
| #25 | $880,775–$2,920,725 | ||
| #26 | $912,248–$2,053,642 | ||
| #27 | $940,500–$2,283,500 | ||
| #28 | $950,214–$1,748,296 | ||
| #29 | $954,606–$1,229,536 | ||
| #30 | $977,850–$1,375,750 | ||
| #31 | $988,000–$3,312,500 |
Frequently asked
What's typically included at the $500K–$1M level?
Complete opening costs for a larger-footprint site: leasehold improvements, kitchen or service equipment, signage, opening inventory, and several months of working capital, above the lower investment bands.
Do brands in this band usually offer financing or SBA eligibility?
The position differs by brand, so review the individual FDD and franchisor disclosures. Some state SBA-registry status, while others require you to secure financing on your own.