Top Food Franchises (2026)

The food franchise sector includes 118 brands in Zorzee's database. From entry-level opportunities to premium multi-unit investments, food franchises offer a range of investment profiles and operational models. Use the cards below to compare brands by investment range, royalty structure, and unit count.

#1

Jersey Mike's Subs

Food
Investment: $182K – $1.4M
Franchise Fee: $36K
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#2

Taco Bell

Food
Investment: $935K – $4.3M
Franchise Fee: $45K
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#3

Dunkin'

Food
Investment: $527K – $1.8M
Franchise Fee: $40K
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#6

Wingstop

Food
Investment: $298K – $922K
Franchise Fee: $20K
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#9

Culver's

Food
Investment: $3M – $5.7M
Franchise Fee: $55K
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#10

McDonald's

Food
Investment: $1M – $2.3M
Franchise Fee: $45K
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#11

Papa Johns

Food
Investment: $261K – $600K
Franchise Fee: $25K
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#13

Arby's

Food
Investment: $645K – $1.8M
Franchise Fee: $37K
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#14

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Food
Investment: $340K – $600K
Franchise Fee: $30K
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#17

Smoothie King

Food
Investment: $346K – $645K
Franchise Fee: $30K
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#18

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Food
Investment: $504K – $3.7M
Franchise Fee: $50K
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#19

Wendy's

Food
Investment: $393K – $1.6M
Franchise Fee: $40K
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#22

Pizza Hut

Food
Investment: $462K – $2.2M
Franchise Fee: $25K
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#24

Baskin-Robbins

Food
Investment: $307K – $500K
Franchise Fee: $25K
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#25

Cinnabon

Food
Investment: $215K – $487K
Franchise Fee: $30K
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#26

Subway

Food
Investment: $229K – $522K
Franchise Fee: $15K
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#30

Chick-fil-A

Food
Investment: $10K – $10K
Franchise Fee: $10K
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#31

KFC

Food
Investment: $1.4M – $2.7M
Franchise Fee: $45K
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#32

Burger King

Food
Investment: $1.9M – $3.3M
Franchise Fee: $50K
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#33

Jimmy John's

Food
Investment: $313K – $556K
Franchise Fee: $35K
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#34

Five Guys

Food
Investment: $385K – $780K
Franchise Fee: $25K
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#35

Panera Bread

Food
Investment: $1.3M – $2.6M
Franchise Fee: $35K
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#36

Domino's

Food
Investment: $140K – $550K
Franchise Fee: $10K
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#37

Little Caesars

Food
Investment: $378K – $1.7M
Franchise Fee: $20K
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#38

Dairy Queen

Food
Investment: $850K – $1.9M
Franchise Fee: $35K
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#39

Sonic Drive-In

Food
Investment: $972K – $3.6M
Franchise Fee: $45K
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#40

Jack in the Box

Food
Investment: $1.6M – $2.6M
Franchise Fee: $50K
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#41

Del Taco

Food
Investment: $929K – $2.7M
Franchise Fee: $35K
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#42

Checkers/Rally's

Food
Investment: $219K – $1.4M
Franchise Fee: $30K
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#43

Denny's

Food
Investment: $341K – $1.9M
Franchise Fee: $30K
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#44

IHOP

Food
Investment: $1.2M – $2.6M
Franchise Fee: $40K
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#45

Cracker Barrel

Food
Investment: $6M – $11M
Franchise Fee: $50K
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#46

Applebee's

Food
Investment: $917K – $2.5M
Franchise Fee: $40K
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#47

Buffalo Wild Wings

Food
Investment: $1.7M – $3.9M
Franchise Fee: $40K
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#48

Olive Garden

Food
Investment: $6M – $12M
Franchise Fee: $50K
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#49

Chili's

Food
Investment: $4.8M – $10M
Franchise Fee: $40K
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#50

TGI Fridays

Food
Investment: $2.2M – $5.5M
Franchise Fee: $50K
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#51

Outback Steakhouse

Food
Investment: $3M – $7M
Franchise Fee: $50K
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#52

Red Robin

Food
Investment: $2.8M – $6M
Franchise Fee: $35K
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#53

Dine Brands (IHOP/Applebee's)

Food
Investment: $917K – $2.6M
Franchise Fee: $40K
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