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Best Food & Beverage Franchises 2026

Restaurants, cafes, dessert concepts, and grab-and-go brands with consumer-facing food or drink operations.

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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

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