Franchise Investment Calculator

Evaluate a franchise opportunity by calculating ROI, payback period, and true profitability.

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Franchise Costs to Know

  • Franchise Fee: One-time $10K–$100K+
  • Royalties: 4–10% of revenue monthly
  • Marketing Fund: 1–4% of revenue
  • Renewal Fee: Every 5–20 years
  • Read the FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document) carefully

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Franchise ROI varies widely. Top franchises like McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, and UPS Store report 15–25%+ annual returns on investment. However, many franchises earn 5–15% annually. Break-even typically takes 2–5 years.