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    Industry guide · Catalog updated 2026-09-29

    Retail franchise opportunities

    Retail franchises can differ more by how customers shop and what the location must support than by the products on the shelves. Compare inventory exposure, service work, and the role of the storefront before weighing brands or listed investment figures.

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    19opportunities (18 catalog, 1 TFI research-only)
    1TFI investigations
    11listings 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.

    Compare the work

    One industry, different ways to operate.

    These are questions to ask about the model, not promises about any brand listed below.

    01

    Product-led storefront

    Ask how broad the assortment is, which products must be stocked, how replenishment works, and who bears responsibility for unsold or seasonal inventory.

    02

    Retail with an in-store service

    Compare concepts where a purchase is paired with fitting, customization, repair, or another service. Ask what labor, workflow, and customer handoff the service adds to retail operations.

    03

    Specialty or destination retail

    For a focused product category, ask what makes customers choose a dedicated location, whether demonstrations or appointments are part of the experience, and how the site is selected.

    TFI buyer-side investigations

    Go beyond the catalog for selected brands.

    These TFI profiles examine specific ownership models and diligence questions. They are research, not a substitute for the current FDD or a promise of availability.

    The UPS Store logo

    TFI research only · Not in Franchise Save catalog

    The UPS Store

    Shipping, mailboxes, printing, packaging, and business services

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    Franchise Save catalog

    Retail franchise listings

    Explore all 18 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. Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More logo

      Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More

      Published total investment

      $167,114 - $316,096

    2. Boot-N-Shoot logo

      Boot-N-Shoot

      Published total investment

      $368,700 - $837,800

    3. Bricks and Minifigs logo

      Bricks and Minifigs

      Published total investment

      $241,000 - $570,000

    4. Deck the Walls logo

      Deck the Walls

      Published total investment

      $180,900 - $245,200

    5. Foot Solutions logo

      Foot Solutions

      Published total investment

      $164,800 - $272,300

    6. HobbyTown logo

      HobbyTown

      Published total investment

      $350,000 - $620,000

    7. Kid To Kid logo

      Kid To Kid

      Published total investment

      $357,515 - $640,215

    8. Learning Express Toys logo

      Learning Express Toys

      Published total investment

      $197,500 - $386,775

    9. Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. logo

      Magnolia Soap & Bath Co.

      Published total investment

      $271,900 - $498,500

    10. Mainstream Boutique logo

      Mainstream Boutique

      Published total investment

      $198,200 - $361,350

    11. Metal Supermarkets logo

      Metal Supermarkets

      Published total investment

      $397,500 - $670,500

    12. Pearce Bespoke logo

      Pearce Bespoke

      Published total investment

      $72,004 - $129,005

    13. Scout and Molly's Boutique logo

      Scout and Molly's Boutique

      Published total investment

      $300,000 - $388,000

    14. Sea Love logo

      Sea Love

      Published total investment

      $129,750 - $320,000

    15. Street Corner logo

      Street Corner

      Published total investment

      $100,000 - $2,500,000

    16. The Closet Trading Company logo

      The Closet Trading Company

      Published total investment

      $146,400 - $425,300

    17. The Great Frame Up logo

      The Great Frame Up

      Published total investment

      $111,973 - $182,615

    18. Uptown Cheapskate logo

      Uptown Cheapskate

      Published total investment

      $364,015 - $682,215

    Before you request information

    Three questions worth asking.

    What location does the concept need?

    Ask for the franchisor's site criteria, including visibility, access, space, permitted use, and any co-tenancy or buildout considerations. Confirm who approves the lease and who pays for required improvements.

    Who controls the merchandise?

    Clarify approved suppliers, purchasing obligations, pricing rules, replenishment, returns, and markdown authority. Ask how inventory is handled when a product or supplier changes.

    What does the owner do between transactions?

    Discuss staffing, merchandising, local marketing, customer service, receiving, and inventory counts with the franchisor and current owners. Compare those duties with the support and fees described in the current FDD.

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    Catalog information is supplied by Franchise Save, which is owned by The Franchise Insiders, and was last synchronized 2026-09-29. TFI investigations are independent research. Listings do not establish territory availability, suitability or financial results. Verify all terms, including any Item 19 disclosures, in the franchisor's current FDD. The Franchise Insiders may receive compensation from franchisors if a placement is made.

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