2012 Top 10 Franchises

No. 1   | Hampton Hotels 
Investment Required: $3,745,500 - $13,114,000
Franchise Fee: $65,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%

No. 2   | Subway
Investment Required: $84,800 - $258,800
Franchise Fee: $15,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8%

No. 3   | 7-Eleven 
Investment Required: $30,800 - $611,100
Franchise Fee: $10,000 - $441,400
Ongoing Royalty Fee: Varies

No. 4   | Servpro
Investment Required: $132,050 - $180,450
Franchise Fee: $42,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3-10%

No. 5   | Days Inn
Investment Required: $202,170 - $6,764,850
Franchise Fee: $36,000 - $37,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5.5%

No. 6   | McDonald's
Investment Required: $1,068,850 - $1,892,400
Franchise Fee: $45,000
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable

No. 7   | Denny's
Investment Required: $1,125,505 - $2,396,115
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%

No. 8   | H&R Block
Investment Required: $35,505 - $136,200
Franchise Fee: $2,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 30%

No. 9   | Pizza Hut
Investment Required: $295,000 - $2,149,000
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%

No. 10 | Dunkin' Donuts
Investment Required: $368,900 - $1,735,700
Franchise Fee: $40,000 - $80,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5.9%