Franchises under $10K
Franchises you can open for $10,000 or less at the low end of their cost range, not counting estimates for converting a business you already own. Sort by fee, royalty or size, and open any brand for its full cost breakdown.
- Brands
- 26
- Typical cost
- $5K–$29K
- Lowest start
- $2KBeLocal
- Share earnings
- 8 of 26
All 26 brands
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| $2K–$12K | $735 | 15% of ad value + costs | 148 | Yes | |
| $2K–$12K | $735 | 20% of ad value + costs | 153 | Yes | |
| $2K–$21K | $695+ | 1.5%–3% of fares | 3,125 | $411K | |
| $2K–$13K | $735 | 15% of ad value + costs | 620 | Yes | |
| $2K–$8K | $995+ | 10% + 20% mgmt | 1,229 | Yes | |
| $3K–$29K | $1,995+ | $99–$399 a month | 211 | No | |
| $4K–$26K | $0 | 25% | 268 | No | |
| $4K–$10K | $1,000 | Annual purchase requirement | 565 | No | |
| $4K–$134K | $2,500+ | 15%; $300 minimum currently waived | 402 | No | |
| $4K–$80K | $3,600+ | 5% | 740 | No | |
| $5K–$46K | $0 | 5% | 6 | No | |
| $5K–$32K | $12,000 | 10% or 50% | 61 | No | |
| $5K–$80K | $3,600+ | 5% | 26 | No | |
| $5K–$64K | $1,250 | 20% of member enrollment + minimum | 5,092 | No | |
| $5K–$20K | $1 | 1% + 40% of margin | 4 | No | |
| $6K–$38K | $4,725+ | 5% | 53 | No | |
| $6K–$16K | $3,500 | 8%–16% tiered | 263 | No | |
| $7K–$80K | $5,850+ | 5% | 104 | Yes | |
| $7K–$80K | $3,600+ | 5% | 2 | No | |
| $7K–$28K | $0 | 5%–8% tiered | 483 | No | |
| $8K–$11K | $5,000 | $600–$700 a month | 101 | No | |
| $9K–$23K | $4,000 | $10–$180 per student | 20 | No | |
| $9K–$44K | $3,250+ | Agreement-based rates up to 5.25% | 261 | Yes | |
| $10K–$30K | $5,000 | $225–$350 per month | 62 | No | |
| $10K–$38K | $10,000 | Revenue share | – | Yes | |
| $10K–$70K | $1,975+ | $195 per agent + 4.95% | 3 | No |
Whole cost range under $10K
2 of the 26 brands here have a high estimate at or under $10,000 too, so the budget covers the most expensive version of the business, not just the cheapest. Whole range under $10K in the finder
Industries under $10K
Cleaning (8) and commercial cleaning (8) have the most brands that start at $10K or less.
| Industry | Brands under $10K |
|---|---|
| Cleaning | 8 of 125 |
| Commercial cleaning | 8 of 45 |
| Printing and sign | 2 of 34 |
| Real estate | 2 of 95 |
| Bakery | 1 of 112 |
| Mobile | 1 of 139 |
| Pet | 1 of 88 |
| Staffing | 1 of 31 |
Best franchises to own under $10K
One brand here makes our ranking of the best low-cost franchises, each missing one of the five tests. The full ranking
| Brand | Growth | Exits/yr | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26. Cruise PlannersMissed “Few exits”: 7.9% of locations exited each year$2K–$21K to open | +20% | 7.9% | $2K–$21K |
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Franchises under $10K: questions
What is the cheapest under-$10K franchise?
Of the 26 brands here, BeLocal has the lowest estimated starting investment: $1,925 to $11,910 to open.
Which under-$10K franchise is the largest?
Jazzercise, with 5,092 locations (5,092 franchised) at the end of 2025.
What royalty do under-$10K franchises charge?
Royalties on gross sales in this list run from 5% to 25%, with a median of 5%. Most brands add a separate marketing or brand fund fee.
Which under-$10K franchises share earnings figures?
8 of 26 share sales or earnings figures, among them BeLocal, Buildingstars, Canteen, Cruise Planners.