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Food Beverage3.8 / 5
Subway is a global sandwich franchise known for lower startup costs, flexible store footprints, and a mature operating model.

Investment: $116,600 to $263,700

Royalty fee: 8%

Franchise fee: $15,000

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Food Beverage4.1 / 5
Jimmy John's focuses on fast sandwich delivery, simplified operations, and a more premium initial build-out than many value sandwich brands.

Investment: $361,900 to $674,900

Royalty fee: 6%

Franchise fee: $35,000

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Health Fitness4.2 / 5
Anytime Fitness is a 24/7 gym franchise with recurring membership revenue, multi-unit potential, and a larger upfront capital requirement.

Investment: $692,100 to $945,300

Royalty fee: 7%

Franchise fee: $42,500

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Kumon Franchise Cost & Requirements (2026 Review)
Education3/13/20263 min read
Kumon is the world's largest after-school math and reading program. We break down what instructors invest, how the per-student royalty model works, and what makes this a very different kind of franchise.
#education franchise#tutoring#children
Great Clips Franchise Cost & Requirements (2026 Review)
Personal Care3/7/20263 min read
Great Clips is the largest hair salon brand in the world, with nearly 4,500 locations. We break down the investment, the no-appointment model, and whether the unit economics justify the buy.
#hair salon#personal care#service franchise
Midas Auto Service Franchise Cost & Requirements (2026 Review)
Auto Travel3/7/20263 min read
Midas is the #1 automotive repair franchise globally with 2,000+ locations. Investment runs $104K–$1M with a 2–10% royalty — here's what operators need to know.
#auto franchise#automotive#car services

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