How much does it cost to buy a franchise?

This can vary widely depending on the brand, industry, location and whether or not it requires a brick-and-mortar location.

Some, such as those that are mobile or home-based, can cost as little as $10,000-$50,000 while others that need a large physical space and inventory can cost several hundred thousand dollars to over $1MM.

Some of the larger brands may allow you to have a contributing partner which can help open doors to brands with higher investment level.

Start by determining your available finances, including available funds and bank financing, and use this as part of your search criteria.

Directory sites like BeTheBoss.ca can help you by allowing you to sort brands by investment level, pointing you to the options that could be a fit for you.