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How Much Does a Franchise Cost? UK Costs by Industry
How much does a franchise cost in the UK? Typical minimum investment by industry — from £50 — across 1414 opportunities.
Average franchise cost by industry
| Industry | Opps | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | 162 | £400 | £60,000 | £800,000 |
| Food | 117 | £400 | £90,000 | £1,742,500 |
| Children | 116 | £995 | £9,995 | £400,000 |
| Home Services | 90 | £1,500 | £18,250 | £150,000 |
| B2B | 89 | £750 | £19,500 | £500,000 |
| Education | 64 | £1,000 | £12,988 | £400,000 |
| Sports | 64 | £995 | £17,750 | £300,000 |
| Home Improvement | 62 | £5,000 | £22,975 | £250,000 |
| Business Opportunities | 61 | £50 | £12,850 | £375,000 |
| Fitness | 59 | £995 | £20,000 | £300,000 |
| Cleaning | 56 | £1,500 | £12,250 | £200,000 |
| Care | 39 | £2,495 | £25,000 | £115,000 |
| Health & Beauty | 37 | £650 | £30,000 | £300,000 |
| Property & Estate Agency | 37 | £1,995 | £17,950 | £300,000 |
| Automotive | 31 | £1,000 | £17,500 | £70,000 |
| Professional Services | 31 | £1,200 | £15,000 | £100,000 |
| Business Consulting | 30 | £1,250 | £18,750 | £60,000 |
| Accountancy & Financial | 22 | £2,000 | £18,935 | £300,000 |
| Coffee & Tea | 22 | £6,500 | £77,500 | £285,000 |
| Home Care | 22 | £2,495 | £31,250 | £100,000 |
| Gardening | 19 | £1,750 | £10,000 | £100,000 |
| Pet | 19 | £2,500 | £11,995 | £75,000 |
| Internet | 18 | £798 | £7,998 | £150,000 |
| Business Training | 17 | £3,597 | £20,000 | £50,000 |
| Travel & Leisure | 17 | £1,495 | £15,000 | £400,000 |
| Merchandising | 16 | £1,999 | £29,000 | £200,000 |
| Maintenance | 12 | £5,995 | £19,250 | £75,000 |
| Courier | 11 | £19,950 | £35,000 | £140,000 |
| Print & Signage | 11 | £1,200 | £24,500 | £200,000 |
| Recruitment | 11 | £750 | £15,995 | £40,000 |
| Safety & Security | 9 | £7,995 | £18,000 | £75,000 |
| Repair & Restoration | 8 | £4,950 | £21,538 | £100,000 |
| Photography | 7 | £5,000 | £35,000 | £150,000 |
| Vending | 7 | £1,999 | £4,295 | £40,000 |
| Event & Wedding Planning | 6 | £1,495 | £11,243 | £20,450 |
| Computer | 5 | £5,000 | £9,995 | £19,997 |
| Green | 5 | £4,495 | £9,995 | £75,000 |
| Mortgage | 5 | £6,995 | £9,995 | £16,495 |
Browse franchises by budget
Under £5,00079 opportunitiesUnder £10,000206 opportunitiesUnder £15,000295 opportunitiesUnder £25,000428 opportunitiesUnder £50,000540 opportunitiesUnder £100,000619 opportunities
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Take the franchise finderUnderstanding the cost of a franchise
The cost of buying a franchise is more than the franchise fee. The minimum investment quoted by each brand is the realistic total you need to launch — it bundles the one-off franchise (licence) fee with the equipment, set-up and working capital required to start trading.
- Franchise fee — a one-off payment for the brand, training and territory.
- Set-up & equipment — vehicles, tools, stock, fit-out or technology.
- Working capital — a buffer for the first months before the business is profitable.
- Ongoing fees — a management service fee (royalty) and sometimes a marketing levy, charged on turnover — separate from the start-up cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to buy a franchise in the UK?
UK franchises range widely — from around £50 for home- and van-based models up to £1,742,500 or more for established retail and food brands. The right figure depends on the industry; use the table on this page to see typical costs by sector.
What is the cheapest type of franchise to start?
Home-based, mobile and van-based franchises are usually the lowest-cost way in, often under £15,000. Browse our "best franchises under £X" pages to see the most affordable opportunities.
Is the franchise fee the total cost?
No. The franchise fee is a one-off licence cost and only part of the total. The minimum investment also includes set-up, equipment and working capital, and ongoing royalty/marketing fees are charged separately on turnover.
