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    Industry guide · Catalog updated 2026-09-29

    Food and beverage franchise opportunities

    A restaurant, a specialty beverage shop and a prepared-meal concept may share a catalog category but require very different sites, staffing and day-to-day ownership. Start with the operating model, not only the menu.

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    101opportunities (100 catalog, 1 TFI research-only)
    4TFI investigations
    45listings with a lowest published figure at or below $250k

    The lowest published figure is not the full amount needed to buy or qualify. Verify the complete investment range and financial requirements with the franchisor.

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    One industry, different ways to operate.

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    Service and staffing

    Compare counter service, dine-in, delivery and prepared-food workflows. Ask which roles require trained employees or a full-time manager.

    02

    Site and buildout

    Compare equipment, lease and location requirements. Ask whether a concept needs a commercial kitchen, seating or a particular traffic pattern.

    03

    Supply and repeat purchase

    Ask about approved suppliers, inventory, spoilage and how customers return. Do not treat a subscription or loyalty claim as verified performance.

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    Project LeanNation logo

    TFI research only · Not in Franchise Save catalog

    Project LeanNation

    Subscription-focused prepared meals; no commercial kitchen

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    HB Protein Smoothies logo

    Food and wellness

    HB Protein Smoothies

    Protein smoothie and wellness retail

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    Menchie's Frozen Yogurt logo

    Food and beverage

    Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

    Self-serve frozen yogurt; active ownership

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    Food and beverage franchise listings

    Explore all 100 catalog entries in this industry, sorted by name. Published ranges come from Franchise Save and can change. Profiles open on Franchise Save, where you can request current brand information.

    1. 3Natives Acai Cafe logo

      3Natives Acai Cafe

      Published total investment

      $309,000 - $524,000

    2. Abbott's Frozen Custard logo

      Abbott's Frozen Custard

      Published total investment

      $300,000 - $450,000

    3. Apple Spice Box Lunch Delivery & Catering logo

      Apple Spice Box Lunch Delivery & Catering

      Published total investment

      $380,435 - $540,200

    4. Atomic Wings logo

      Atomic Wings

      Published total investment

      $170,000 - $720,000

    5. Baja Smoothies logo

      Baja Smoothies

      Published total investment

      $124,900 - $259,900

    6. Barrio Burrito Bar logo

      Barrio Burrito Bar

      Published total investment

      $350,000 - $400,000

    7. Beard Papa's logo

      Beard Papa's

      Published total investment

      $200,900 - $500,000

    8. Bennigan's logo

      Bennigan's

      Published total investment

      $500,000 - $2,500,000

    9. Big Pie in the Sky Pizzeria logo

      Big Pie in the Sky Pizzeria

      Published total investment

      $195,000 - $450,000

    10. Break Coffee logo

      Break Coffee

      Published total investment

      $97,500 - $141,000

    11. Bullritos logo

      Bullritos

      Published total investment

      $445,500 - $779,500

    12. Bun Mee logo

      Bun Mee

      Published total investment

      $416,000 - $1,200,000

    13. Burrito Shak logo

      Burrito Shak

      Published total investment

      $192,000 - $545,000

    14. Carousel's logo

      Carousel's

      Published total investment

      $70,000 - $200,000

    15. Cascadia Pizza Co. logo

      Cascadia Pizza Co.

      Published total investment

      $325,542 - $646,110

    16. Chatime logo

      Chatime

      Published total investment

      $291,100 - $499,900

    17. Chicken In A Barrel BBQ logo

      Chicken In A Barrel BBQ

      Published total investment

      $527,100 - $822,500

    18. Chino-Mex logo

      Chino-Mex

      Published total investment

      $180,700 - $360,500

    19. Corporate Caterers logo

      Corporate Caterers

      Published total investment

      $149,000 - $227,800

    20. Culinary Gangster logo

      Culinary Gangster

      Published total investment

      $300,000 - $900,000

    21. Dapper Doughnut Fresh Treats & Coffee logo

      Dapper Doughnut Fresh Treats & Coffee

      Published total investment

      $75,000 - $544,500

    22. Döner Haus logo

      Döner Haus

      Published total investment

      $367,000 - $641,000

    23. Eggspectation logo

      Eggspectation

      Published total investment

      $2,100,000 - $2,400,000

    24. Fresh Brothers logo

      Fresh Brothers

      Published total investment

      $493,650 - $1,018,500

    25. Fresh Monkee Healthy Shakes logo

      Fresh Monkee Healthy Shakes

      Published total investment

      $183,200 - $401,300

    26. Frios Gourmet Pops logo

      Frios Gourmet Pops

      Published total investment

      $76,615 - $99,154

    27. Graze Craze logo

      Graze Craze

      Published total investment

      $175,000 - $275,000

    28. Greenberry's Coffee logo

      Greenberry's Coffee

      Published total investment

      $250,000 - $500,000

    29. Gregorys Coffee logo

      Gregorys Coffee

      Published total investment

      $424,000 - $903,000

    30. H&H Bagels logo

      H&H Bagels

      Published total investment

      $660,110 - $1,020,860

    31. HB Protein Smoothies logo

      HB Protein Smoothies

      Published total investment

      $198,900 - $326,350

    32. Hofbrauhaus of America LLC logo

      Hofbrauhaus of America LLC

      Published total investment

      $3,600,000 - $15,000,000

    33. Jon Smith Subs logo

      Jon Smith Subs

      Published total investment

      $278,000 - $607,802

    34. Just Love Coffee Cafe logo

      Just Love Coffee Cafe

      Published total investment

      $482,500 - $743,000

    35. Kaia Bowls logo

      Kaia Bowls

      Published total investment

      $222,300 - $498,500

    36. King of Pops logo

      King of Pops

      Published total investment

      $20,210 - $65,510

    37. La Madeleine logo

      La Madeleine

      Published total investment

      $900,000 - $1,200,000

    38. Lazydaze +Coffeeshop logo

      Lazydaze +Coffeeshop

      Published total investment

      $150,000 - $415,000

    39. Lime House Sushi & Ramen logo

      Lime House Sushi & Ramen

      Published total investment

      $348,278 - $781,652

    40. Mama's Meatball logo

      Mama's Meatball

      Published total investment

      $150,000 - $250,000

    41. Menchie's Frozen Yogurt logo

      Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

      Published total investment

      $179,564 - $515,420

    42. MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes logo

      MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

      Published total investment

      $371,731 - $1,080,350

    43. Mr. Sticky's Franchise Group, LLC. logo

      Mr. Sticky's Franchise Group, LLC.

      Published total investment

      $103,000 - $187,000

    44. Nashville Hot Chicken logo

      Nashville Hot Chicken

      Published total investment

      $242,200 - $486,500

    45. Naturals2Go logo

      Naturals2Go

      Published total investment

      $47,000 - $230,000

    46. Nelly Belly Wood Fired Pizza & Piadina logo

      Nelly Belly Wood Fired Pizza & Piadina

      Published total investment

      $91,200 - $904,600

    47. NobiliTea logo

      NobiliTea

      Published total investment

      $325,000 - $550,000

    48. Ori'Zaba's Scratch Mexican Grill logo

      Ori'Zaba's Scratch Mexican Grill

      Published total investment

      $506,700 - $890,200

    49. Over The Top Pita logo

      Over The Top Pita

      Published total investment

      $136,650 - $294,700

    50. Pacific Perks™ logo

      Pacific Perks™

      Published total investment

      $67,805 - $109,535

    51. Paisano's logo

      Paisano's

      Published total investment

      $362,300 - $654,900

    52. Pasta di Guy logo

      Pasta di Guy

      Published total investment

      $157,000 - $480,000

    53. Peachwave Frozen Yogurt & Gelato logo

      Peachwave Frozen Yogurt & Gelato

      Published total investment

      $235,000 - $410,000

    54. Perkins American Food Co. logo

      Perkins American Food Co.

      Published total investment

      $726,715 - $1,995,465

    55. Philly Grill logo

      Philly Grill

      Published total investment

      $175,000 - $350,000

    56. Philly Italian Pastas & Submarines logo

      Philly Italian Pastas & Submarines

      Published total investment

      $60,000 - $80,000

    57. PJs Coffee of New Orleans logo

      PJs Coffee of New Orleans

      Published total investment

      $280,500 - $1,680,000

    58. Poke Bar logo

      Poke Bar

      Published total investment

      $158,000 - $438,000

    59. PrimoHoagies logo

      PrimoHoagies

      Published total investment

      $365,499 - $763,400

    60. Pür & Simple logo

      Pür & Simple

      Published total investment

      $800,000 - $1,400,000

    61. Pure Green logo

      Pure Green

      Published total investment

      $177,450 - $493,900

    62. Quesa Loco logo

      Quesa Loco

      Published total investment

      $165,000 - $340,000

    63. Rachel's Kitchen logo

      Rachel's Kitchen

      Published total investment

      $250,000 - $522,000

    64. Rising Roll Gourmet Cafe logo

      Rising Roll Gourmet Cafe

      Published total investment

      $250,000 - $425,000

    65. Rosati's Pizza logo

      Rosati's Pizza

      Published total investment

      $147,200 - $1,249,000

    66. Roti Modern Mediterranean logo

      Roti Modern Mediterranean

      Published total investment

      $509,800 - $869,200

    67. Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen logo

      Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen

      Published total investment

      $500,000 - $700,000

    68. Salad Station logo

      Salad Station

      Published total investment

      $201,200 - $582,500

    69. SaladWorks logo

      SaladWorks

      Published total investment

      $290,607 - $617,307

    70. Sarpinos USA logo

      Sarpinos USA

      Published total investment

      $306,000 - $499,000

    71. Scramblers logo

      Scramblers

      Published total investment

      $478,000 - $1,049,000

    72. Sigri Indian BBQ logo

      Sigri Indian BBQ

      Published total investment

      $200,950 - $504,833

    73. Smokin' Oak Wood-fired Pizza logo

      Smokin' Oak Wood-fired Pizza

      Published total investment

      $193,000 - $682,800

    74. Sourdough & Co. logo

      Sourdough & Co.

      Published total investment

      $330,000 - $589,025

    75. Southern Steer Butcher logo

      Southern Steer Butcher

      Published total investment

      $376,223 - $797,343

    76. Stadium on Wheels logo

      Stadium on Wheels

      Published total investment

      $110,600 - $173,800

    77. Stella's Ice Cream logo

      Stella's Ice Cream

      Published total investment

      $273,500 - $545,100

    78. strEATS Kitchen logo

      strEATS Kitchen

      Published total investment

      $350,000 - $550,000

    79. Tapville Social logo

      Tapville Social

      Published total investment

      $751,250 - $2,495,800

    80. Taste Buds Kitchen logo

      Taste Buds Kitchen

      Published total investment

      $425,750 - $549,650

    81. Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe logo

      Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe

      Published total investment

      $468,000 - $861,000

    82. Ten Thousand Coffee logo

      Ten Thousand Coffee

      Published total investment

      $385,363 - $970,995

    83. Teriyaki Madness logo

      Teriyaki Madness

      Published total investment

      $392,967 - $1,112,005

    84. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill logo

      The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill

      Published total investment

      $650,000 - $950,000

    85. The Point Pub and Grill logo

      The Point Pub and Grill

      Published total investment

      $360,000 - $1,300,000

    86. The Real Food Academy logo

      The Real Food Academy

      Published total investment

      $95,930 - $144,180

    87. ThirsTea logo

      ThirsTea

      Published total investment

      $177,600 - $256,200

    88. Toastique logo

      Toastique

      Published total investment

      $471,152 - $890,846

    89. TOGO'S Sandwiches logo

      TOGO'S Sandwiches

      Published total investment

      $502,325 - $715,900

    90. Totally Nutz logo

      Totally Nutz

      Published total investment

      $58,000 - $227,000

    91. Vintage Spoon Ice Cream Social F/K/A Crave logo

      Vintage Spoon Ice Cream Social F/K/A Crave

      Published total investment

      $260,000 - $330,000

    92. Virgin Island Thyme Caribbean Grille logo

      Virgin Island Thyme Caribbean Grille

      Published total investment

      $301,200 - $471,425

    93. Waffle Love logo

      Waffle Love

      Published total investment

      $300,000 - $700,000

    94. Waters Edge Wineries, Inc. logo

      Waters Edge Wineries, Inc.

      Published total investment

      $584,250 - $1,342,854

    95. West Coast Sourdough logo

      West Coast Sourdough

      Published total investment

      $321,500 - $551,000

    96. Wing It On! logo

      Wing It On!

      Published total investment

      $220,000 - $449,500

    97. Wingers Alehouse logo

      Wingers Alehouse

      Published total investment

      $419,800 - $1,709,000

    98. Yogurtland logo

      Yogurtland

      Published total investment

      $294,070 - $704,640

    99. Yumberry Bowl logo

      Yumberry Bowl

      Published total investment

      $45,000 - $105,000

    100. Zero Zero 39 Pizzeria logo

      Zero Zero 39 Pizzeria

      Published total investment

      $339,000 - $605,000

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