Food Franchises Under $250,000

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches

One of the fastest growing restaurant chains in America, Jimmy John’s has been making fresh, fast, tasty sandwiches since 1983. Homemade bread is baked fresh all day, and all-natural meats and fresh veggies are hand-sliced daily. Jimmy John’s seeks franchisees who are willing to do whatever it takes to make great sandwiches for their customers.

Factory Donuts

Factory Donuts. Always Hot. Always Fresh. Made to Order. Factory Donuts is a unique donut specialty franchise with an experience like no other. This simplistic concept is an emerging brand that will take on a life of its own in a short period of time. Learn more now!

Guidant Financial Group

Invest your retirement funds into a franchise without taking a taxable distribution or getting a loan! Guidant's 401(k) small business funding solution paves the way to quicker profits. Guidant is the leader of innovative franchise financing, boasting the largest specialized staff in the industry and a decade of proven success.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has become known for its amazing selection of gourmet chocolates, caramel apples and fudge. We are the largest franchised chocolate chain in the United States.

The Simple Greek

The Simple Greek is a restaurant concept that serves authentic recipes straight from Ancient Greece with fresh, premium ingredients in an open kitchen format with a build-your-own interactive ordering process.

Naturals2Go Vending

Naturals 2 Go, is a leader in the exploding healthy food vending category, with over 20 years of industry experience. Start your vending machine ownership career with a built-in reputation that consumers trust and respect, offering your customers a wholesome snack alternative today so they can enjoy a healthier tomorrow.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Join the largest barbecue chain in America! With over 550 locations in 47 states, our smokin’ hot franchise has been treating guests to great tasting barbecue since 1941. If you’re looking to diversify your portfolio or looking to retire and start a business, we’re seeking passionate entrepreneurs to join our highly rated franchise.

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

Want to grow a thriving business that makes people smile and is loved by your community? Discover why operating a Ben & Jerry’s scoop shop is “Joy for the Belly and Soul!”

Daylight Donuts

Donuts are one of the most profitable food items in the nation! In addition, the Daylight Signature Coffee and beverage program generates significant dollars to the bottom line. You do not pay a franchise percentage or even an upfront licensing fee. All the profits you make are yours to keep. Inquire now to learn more!

FranServe

Earn money helping people buy a franchise. Work full or part time from a home office. Comprehensive training and support provided.

Baby's Badass Burgers

Start a gourmet burger food truck business, and capitalize on one of the fastest growing segments in franchising today. With a Baby's Badass Burgers Franchise, you will be serving a product that can't be beat, enjoying low start-up costs, unparalleled support and a sure-fire media explosion in your market. Learn more now!

KEO Restaurant Asian-Fusion Cuisine

KEO Restaurant fuses traditional wok cooking with a modern ambiance characteristic found only in the most fashionable restaurants. KEO answers the growing trend toward healthy dishes from Southwest Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia, all made to order in a full service format. This is no ordinary franchise!

Business Alliance

Join the nation's most prestigious franchise firm with over 25 years experience.You'll gain access to an elite database of Franchisors that would take a newcomer decades to develop on their own. Represent Hundreds of National Franchises

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill

Since 1990, Baja Fresh® Mexican Grill has been serving all-fresh, traditional fire-grilled Mexican favorites in bright, welcoming environments. We believe in eating well, being active and making a contribution to our communities. We are looking for energetic motivators with a commitment to customer service, quality and freshness.

Great Steak

Since 1982, The Great Steak and Potato Company has been serving the finest cheesesteaks in hundreds of locations across the United States and abroad. Now known simply as Great Steak, our menu has grown from a single cheesesteak to a complete line of specialty sandwiches, fries, and baked potatoes. Check out this delicious franchise today!

Purchase A Franchise Using Your Retirement Plan

This is NOT a franchise or business opportunity. This is a service offered to those seeking to purchase a franchise or business using their retirement funds without having to pay the taxes and penalties. You can purchase a franchise or traditional business with a tax qualified retirement plan such as an IRA, 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), SEPs and others.

Street Corner - Sips, Snax, and Stuff

The Street Corner Franchise offers a friendly, well-designed, attractive place to buy that pick-me-up refreshment. Take your pick in comfort & convenience of hot coffee, iced tea, candy bars, chips & other snacks. We proudly offer low startup costs, below market royalty fees, and world class assistance for our franchisees.

Mucho Burrito

Experience a taste of success! The fast-casual market is one of the fastest-growing segments of the food service industry. Guests are ready for a whole new upscale gourmet Mexican dining experience and Mucho Burrito will be right there to supply it. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!

Totally Nutz

Looking for a family-friendly, wholesome business? Totally Nutz is it! From the moment our customers smell that sweet aroma of the nuts fresh roasting in cinnamon, sugar and vanilla, they are hooked. We offer full and part-time options!

Blimpie Subs®

Blimpie Makes Bigger and Better Subs - Blimpie is one of the largest sub sandwich franchises in America. Quality, fresh-sliced meats and cheeses set the brand apart. Easy to own and simple to operate. Join our franchise family and reach your goals.

Richard Pope - Franchise Business Advisor

Making the decision to go into business for yourself can be exciting, liberating and rewarding, so what’s holding you back? Buying a business can be a life changing event and you don’t want to make a mistake. You need professional help to navigate through all the available options to find the one that is right for you. Richard Pope can help!

Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill

Since 1994, Sam’s Teriyaki Grill® has featured healthy, fresh Japanese dishes with plenty of mouthwatering teriyaki sauce. Samurai Sam’s is also well-known for rice & yakisoba bowls, grilled egg rolls and crisp fresh salads. Samurai Sam’s Teriyaki Grill has been named #1 Asian Fast Food Chain by Entrepreneur® Magazine. Inquire now to learn more!

Jon Smith Subs

Since 1988, Jon Smith Subs has been serving high quality subs, right off the grill, overstuffed and piled high with the freshest ingredients. As a Jon Smith Subs franchisee, you’ll be giving customers what they truly want with a wide range of customized options.

Thai Express

Thaï Express is a leader in the Thai QSR category. We believe great food is made from the finest, freshest ingredients prepared and served by well-trained, motivated team members. Our success is rooted in combining traditional Thai cuisine with new-world design and exceeding expectations by offering a tasteful variety of authentic Thai cuisine.