If you’ve been looking around for a place to put your money, franchising is an option. However, they’re all good, nor do all of them offer the kinds of returns on investment that you may be looking for.
When you inspect the franchise disclosure documents, you’ll quickly realize that some of the companies have more stringent requirements for potential franchisees than others do. If you know what to look for, the future can be bright, but if you don’t, you may sink a lot of money into a venture that’s not what you imagined.
Investing money shouldn’t just be financially rewarding, it should also be something that suits the lifestyle that you want. Multi-unit franchise owners need to learn different skills than those operating one business. At that point, it’s a lot more about being able to set processes in place and managing people. When you’re just operating one location, life may be simpler, but the opportunity can also scale.
In this article, we’re taking a look at some of the best multi-unit franchise opportunities.
When multi-unit franchise ownership is your dream, you’ll need to pay particular focus to whether it is permitted within the company’s FDD. Some companies, like Chick-fil-A, for instance, does not allow multi-unit ownership. In addition, you’ll need to look at what the conditions are for exiting the business. Besides only being able to run one Chick-fil-A, you don’t actually accrue equity.
Since you may look for something different from what’s important to a different franchisee, a lot of aspiring franchisees work with a franchise consultant like myself to make sure they’re making the choice that ensures they’re happy with their investment.
While I’d like to say there’s one specific company that’s the best opportunity, your preferences will influence what’s right for you.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Maybe brunch has a special place in your heart, and you’re looking to carry it forward. Another Broken Egg Cafe is a great option when it comes to multi-unit opportunities, and it’s a place I know I crave after a late night out. The location in Raleigh is always packed with a long wait outside.
Opportunities in the food industry are always pretty expensive up front because it costs a lot to get a restaurant going. The cost to open one Another Broken Egg Cafe ranges between $837,000 and $1,384,000 for a single unit, so you can see how it would scale if you’re owning several.
Any Lab Test Now
| 🧪 Key Item | 🐏 North Carolina Focus |
|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $40,000 (veterans: $5,000 off first license) |
| Total investment | $156,500 – $247,000 including build-out, equipment, marketing, and training; liquid capital ≥ $50,000 recommended |
| Ongoing fees | 8% royalty + 2% brand fund; additional tech/CRM support fee billed quarterly |
| Creative rollout idea | Host a “Know Your 🧬 Numbers” pop-up wellness event at Raleigh’s NC Museum of Natural Sciences; offer free blood pressure checks + $20 off biometric panels at the new Six Forks clinic with QR signup. |
| 🚀 Enquire | Talk to Thomas about Any Lab Test Now – North Carolina ➜ |
Improved access to medical care has been a focus of this administration and prior ones. Any Lab Test Now is a cheaper franchise to start that also lets you own several of them. With a cost ranging between $166,900 and $293,900 to start an Any Lab Test Now franchise, you can get going with several units at a lower cost than what it costs to open one Another Broken Egg Cafe.
In addition, you’ll be supporting people’s health.
Crumbl Cookies
Crumbl Cookies locations seem to be popping up everywhere, and there’s a good reason for that! The company doesn’t just offer multi-unit franchising, they love working with individuals that have this goal. As a potential franchisee, what’s not to love about a concept that’s highly addictive and ensures customers come back. Just because you may want to start a food concept, doesn’t mean you need to own a full on restaurant.
The cost of opening a Crumbl cookies franchise ranges from $460,166 to $1,266,333. If you consider the typical profit margin of these places, it’s not hard to see why you’d be able to make $200,000 to $300,000 operating just a single Crumbl Cookies location. Now, imagine if you owned several instead. A 15% profit margin is a pretty reasonable assumption too. And what’s better than the fact that you can bring home some sugary deliciousness from work?
Assisting Hands Home Care
| 🩺 Key Item | 🐏 North Carolina Insight |
|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $49,500 (10% off for veterans or healthcare professionals entering franchising) |
| Total investment | $84,050 – $156,900, including licensing, training, caregiver recruitment, marketing, and working capital for 6 months |
| Ongoing fees | 5% royalty + 1% national brand fund; local marketing minimum ~$2,000/month recommended for launch phase |
| Creative rollout idea | Host a “💐 Caregiver & Client Garden Day” at the NC Arboretum in Asheville; invite seniors and families for a free flower-planting activity and hand out butterfly seed packets with your new location’s care hotline printed on the back. |
| Hidden gotcha (consultant-level) | NC home care aides cannot administer medications unless credentialed as CNA-II or supervised by an RN. Be cautious about “med-reminder” language in brochures—it can trigger a scope-of-practice review during DHSR audits. |
| 🚀 Enquire | Talk to Thomas about Assisting Hands in North Carolina ➜ |
Medical services offered aren’t the only place where there’s money in taking care of people. Assisting Hands Home Care is a great multi-unit franchise opportunity to consider. It’s not just a matter of there being money in home care, but it’s also a very reasonable concept to open up in terms of what it costs.
Getting your first Assisting Hands Home Care franchise will only cost $94,500 to $176,400, with a minimum $100k cash requirement. For that reason, it’s very sought after.
Bin There Dump That
It’s very common for Bin There Dump That’s top performers to operate in multiple territories. In addition, the company has low overhead associated with its dumpster rental business. With just $75,000 required in cash, it’s also one of the companies that is considered more easy to get into.
Bin There Dump That’s initial franchise cost ranging from $150,000 to $340,000 means it’s not possible for you to own a territory with a manageable level of investment. You can also own several territories!
When you’re 2-6 months out from wanting to buy a franchise, make sure to get in touch so we can thoroughly review your options.
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