Franchising in Russia: the most profitable and successful franchises with minimal investment. Small business franchises with minimal investment The fastest paying franchises

When planning to purchase a franchise, an entrepreneur estimates the required initial costs. You need to understand that before reaching the break-even point, the business will require monthly investments. Therefore, the cost of the franchise must be assessed as a whole.

Firstly, lump-sum payment... This is the money that the franchisor will have to pay for the right to receive the franchise upon concluding the contract. Then royalties are analogous to rent, in this case for a brand, which are paid monthly.

In addition, you will need to spend money on starting and running a business. What will require investment? Lease of production and retail space, offices. Possible purchase of equipment. Employee salaries. Advertising, transportation and other overhead costs.

As a rule, when offering a franchise, a brand owner estimates the financial component at current costs in the form of two amounts - the minimum and the maximum.

Getting acquainted with the terms of the franchise, the applicant receives reliable information about the budget required to buy a brand and business model, and can objectively assess their capabilities.

So, when considering the price of a franchise, you need to take into account:

• lump-sum payment;
• monthly royalties;
• investment in opening and the cost of running a business until it starts to make a profit;
• some franchises require a monthly ad deduction.

Are there low-cost small business franchises?

On the Russian market represented by hundreds of franchises. These are both foreign and domestic brands.

There are franchises with a missing lump sum like the Sabellino store. You can find an offer for a franchise with no royalties, for example, the sale of Button Blue children's clothing, there are even options without a lump-sum fee and royalty - multivarka.pro.

But such tempting conditions do not mean at all that you can open a business on these franchises without any investment at all. The cost of the franchise is assessed as a whole. And a free offer can be more expensive than one that has both a lump-sum fee and royalties.

But very inexpensive franchises do exist! In the catalog of current franchises, you can find options with very little investment. And among them there are those that are available to almost everyone.

You need to understand that a business that can be opened under such a franchise will not be super profitable. But it is quite possible to gain experience in starting a business, get acquainted with successful model development and make good money.

Selection of franchises with minimal investment

A small selection of inexpensive small business franchises in various fields.

Cookie & coffee

Inexpensive franchise in the field Catering- cookie & coffee.

Lump-sum payment - 0 rubles,

Royalty - according to a special scheme (there are 3 options for entering a business)

To run a business, you need a minimum area, from 2 to 20 m2, with electricity supplied. Staff from 1 person. It is best to start this business in a crowded and walkable place. There is experience of successful development in small towns.

The format of the establishment can vary from counter to educational institution to the cafe. Starting with not large investments, you can become the owner of a chain of profitable coffee shops.

Infolife

Infolife - making money by testing the abilities of children and adults using fingerprints (website).

Royalty - from 25 rubles for the researched person,

Investments - from 35,000 rubles.

Infolife offers ample opportunities to develop its brand. Depending on the availability of funds, the buyer of the franchise can equip a stationary point of sale in a large shopping center or organize their work directly in schools and other childcare facilities. The franchise seller declares a payback period of 1 month.

Video about the Infolife franchise:

This interesting topic for young and ambitious aspiring entrepreneurs.

The undoubted advantages are the lack of competition, low cost, lack of mandatory conditions by the actual location of points of sale.

Aquapoint

Aquapoint is a franchise in the field of sales and installation of heating systems.

Lump-sum payment - 0 rubles,

Royalty - 0 rubles.

You can work both in a rented office and in a home office mode. The company will undertake the preparation of the project for your customer. The advantage of this franchise is its high marginality and the ability to develop business in related areas.

The sun

One of the cheapest today is the Sun online store franchise.

Lump-sum payment - 0 rubles,

Royalty - 0 rubles,

Investment - 10 euros.

The business is based on a dropshipping model. A great opportunity to try your hand at Internet business with little or no investment.

Robin the Hood

Robin Hood, a consumer protection franchise, will also require minimal costs.

Lump-sum payment - 0 rubles,

Royalty - 20%,

Investments in the creation of a reception (office).

The scope of the business is legal services. It has been on the market since 2010; more than 30 representative offices have been opened. Payback of the franchise from 2 months.

Requirements - successful business will require opening an office with an area of ​​about 15-25 m2, located in a convenient place for clients. The number of employees is from 1 to 5. It is possible to attract students of law schools for work.

Success stories

Completely optional for successful business start by buying an expensive and popular franchise. The main thing is to evaluate your strengths, tune in to hard work and follow the recommendations of the brand owner.

Little-known at that time, the Fornetti franchise - stalls where buns are baked - became the basis of Anna and Leonid's well-being. The couple chose the direction of business for a long time and tended to buy one of the fast food brands. But small initial investment with a well-thought-out business model, they allowed the couple to become successful businessmen.

Examples of successful business development under the Orange Elephant brand are widely known. Bright islands in shopping centers have already appeared in many cities, and everywhere these points are profitable.

Choose a franchise according to your financial capabilities and to your liking, and everything will definitely work out.

Video about the Orange Elephant franchise:

Good franchises reduce risks and guarantee serious support from the franchisor. In the current economic conditions it is very important.

The company "Gruzchikov-Service" is one of the best in Russia operators of working personnel.

Today the company has over ten branches throughout the country and over a thousand successfully completed projects.

The initial payment ranges from 117.7 to 234.7 thousand rubles, while investments in opening a company will amount to 187.7 to 307.7 thousand.

Net profit: 150-500 thousand rubles per month, depending on the investment and the region. Profitability - from 40 to 55 percent, payback period - no more than three months. Royalties of the network - from 5.7 thousand rubles.

The franchisor offers:

• two-day training in St. Petersburg (with accommodation and meals);
• exclusive rights to work in the region;
• selling site;
• 24/7 support;
• constant software update.

Official website: fr.gruzchikov-service.ru

2. AMORE + FIORI

Flower bar chain Amore + Fiori offers very profitable conditions: the lump-sum payment is 250 thousand rubles, and start-up capital- from 200 to 500 thousand rubles.

The minimum area for a bar is 10 square meters. Profit, according to the statistics of the franchisor, will be from 100 thousand rubles per month.

Royalties will need to be paid starting from the third month of work - seven thousand rubles a month.

The franchisor offers:

• step by step business plan;
• assistance in staff recruitment;
• minimum purchase prices for flowers and accessories;
• full training and comprehensive assistance in the future;
• demanded product and exclusive service;
• a carefully thought-out business development strategy.

Official website: amore-franch.ru

3. BONAPE

BONAPE bakery chain is very profitable franchise for small business... Unlike the creation of a full-cycle bakery, the opening of an establishment under the BONAPE brand does not require the purchase of expensive equipment: initial stage enough investments in the amount of 610 thousand rubles.

The network's lump-sum contribution is only 25 thousand rubles. The minimum area of ​​the premises for a bakery: 12 square meters, a water supply system and an electrical network with a capacity of 7 kW or more are required.

The average size net profit- about 120-150 thousand rubles per month. The payback period is up to six months.

The franchisor offers:

• the rights to use trademarks of the chain and all products;
• all necessary consultations at the preparatory stage;
• training of management personnel;
• delivery of all necessary equipment;
• departure of specialists to open a point;
• centralized advertising support.

Official site: bonape.ru

4. Mr.stekolli

The mr.stekolli company specializes in the production of film stained-glass windows. Today there are more than 40 enterprises in the network.

No flat fee, no royalties, and the amount of initial investment (the cost of a ready-made business package) is only 33 thousand rubles.

Wherein minimum size net profit, according to the statistics of the franchisor, is about 60 thousand rubles a month.

The franchisor offers:

• a complete set of necessary tools;
• a sufficient amount of material required to start;
• stained glass models (catalog);
• educational video tutorials;
• guide ;
• recommendations for the formation of a client base;
• promotional materials.

Official website: mr-stekolli.ru

5. FinSity

Founded in 2010, credit and insurance discounter FinSity specializes in providing consulting services not only in the Russian market, but also in the Bulgarian market.

Investments in the acquisition of a franchise will range from 650 thousand to 2.5 million rubles, depending on the number of services that the franchisee plans to provide. Royalty no, but there is an advertising fee: 30 thousand rubles. in year. The payback period is up to six months.

Minimum area of ​​premises for a company office: 25 square meters. It must have at least three jobs.

The room should be provided with all the necessary furniture, computers and office equipment and should be located in the immediate vicinity of a major transport hub.

The franchisor offers:

• training and assistance from highly qualified business trainers of the company;
• assistance in recruiting staff;
• a large number of partners (and the best commissions from each of them);
• convenient CRM system;
• remote lending system;
• a single call-center (free line for customers 8-800);
• guaranteed pool of clients;
• conducting web-based trainings for staff.

Official website: finsity.ru

6. "Waffle iron"

The "Vafelnitsa" bakery chain, offering branded waffles for exclusive recipes, has already three dozen enterprises throughout the country.

The network's lump-sum contribution is 235 thousand rubles, the cost of standard equipment is about 350 thousand rubles.

Another 70 thousand rubles will be required for optional equipment and raw materials. The minimum area of ​​the premises is 8 square meters.

The franchisor offers:

• corporate work standards and all the necessary documentation;
• recipe and educational video tutorials on making waffles;
• trade equipment (for the minimum area);
• overalls for employees;
• three electric waffle irons;
• 60 kilograms of raw mix;
• branded consumables (packaging for waffles, glasses for drinks, and so on).

Official site: wafflebox.me

7. VIPERA COSMETICS

VIPERA COSMETICS cosmetic stores offer demanded high quality product a well-known brand all over the world.

The initial payment is only 75 thousand rubles, and the total investment amount starts from 200 thousand, depending on the size of the outlet, and, accordingly, the estimated profit (the company estimates the minimum profit at 40 thousand rubles per month) .

The area of ​​the premises must be from two to 20 square meters, and the lease must be concluded for at least 11 months.

The franchisor offers:

• no restrictions on the opening of new outlets;
• exclusive trade equipment;
• unified planning and accounting system;
• test products with a 20 percent discount;
• the possibility of redemption of the remaining goods by the franchisor upon termination of cooperation.

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Starting a franchise business means entering the market under a foreign brand that the consumer already knows. The main advantage of a franchise is that you get a “turnkey business” and avoid many of the risks associated with starting a business from scratch.

Another obvious plus is that, despite the economic crisis, the scope of franchising in Russia is growing. In 2016, according to the General Director magazine, there are about 1400 franchises operating on the Russian market: 10% more than last year.

Which franchise should you buy?

Today the most profitable franchises are in the catering and retail sectors.

The most famous franchise chains in public catering are Baskin Robins, Dodo Pizza, Subway and Stardogs. The payback period for such a business varies from 9 months to 1.5 years.

The world's largest fast food chain, Subway, has opened 644 companies in Russia in 141 cities. The franchise is growing rapidly, since the opening of one Subway point requires a minimum of resources: there is no hot shop in the eateries, so they are launched economically and quickly.

By contrast, clothing, footwear and perfumery stores are less profitable. Given the crisis and the need for large investments, the demand for opening such a business has fallen. However, things are doing well in narrower market segments such as fixed-price stores or express pharmacies.

The fastest growing retail franchise in 2016 was the chain Fix stores Price - it has 2050 enterprises in 723 cities of Russia (however, if we talk about franchising enterprises, Fix-Price has only 250 of them). The reason for the popularity of the franchise lies in its low cost: 300 thousand rubles. Another advantage is the narrow niche that the company has occupied: in the sale of goods by fixed price Fix Price is a monopolist in Russia.

What kind of help can a partner expect from a franchisor?

Help from the franchisor can be expressed in consultations, personnel training, equipment supply, advertising support - the list can be much longer, depending on the business area and the parameters of a particular transaction. For example, in retail As a rule, the founder helps the franchisee with the selection of a retail outlet, equipment, and personnel training.

For example, the 33 Penguins ice cream store chain helps the franchisee choose the location of the outlet, gives recommendations on window dressing and the choice of equipment for outlets, and helps train staff. The company also helps to determine the profitability of the business.

If we talk about the catering industry, then the help of the founder can go beyond the simple selection of premises. For example, the Dodo Pizza pizza chain opened a whole school for franchisees and developed its own software Dodo Is, which allowed to optimize the work of 93 partners in 71 cities of Russia.

What do the numbers say?

Despite the attractiveness of some of the offers on the franchise market, it is important to understand: where you pay little, you earn the same. For example, opening a branch of the popular Shokoladnitsa coffee shop costs 12.5 million rubles with an annual income of 6.5 million rubles: this means that the cafe will pay off only in 2-3 years.

There are franchises where required less money for the entrance, and the profit already in the first year of work covers the initial expenses. On paper, the benefits in numbers look tempting, but not always come true.

The starting cost of the franchise, in addition to primary expenses like rent retail space and hiring employees, includes a lump-sum fee - a one-time payment that the founder charges the franchisee for using the trademark. In the table below, you can look at the ratio of primary spending and revenue of popular franchises in the market.

Field of activity	Company	Initial investment	Revenue for the year	Profit for the year
Hotel	Holiday Inn	315 000 000
	Marriott	315 000 000
	Hilton	315 000 000
Hypermarkets	Carrefour	315 000 000
	Crossroads	7 000 000	70 300 000	6 000 000
Public catering	Pyaterochka	15 000 000
	Plantain	94 500 000
	KFC	157 500 000
	McDonald's	75 600 000
	Burger king	2 700 000	28 000 000	1 200 000
	Cinnabon	5 300 000	22 800 000	6 400 000
	Papa jones	12 000 000
	Chocolate girl	12 500 000	38 400 000	6 500 000
	Traveler's Coffee	14 000 000	27 600 000	5 500 000
Clothing trade	Oji	11 600 000	39 000 000	5 000 000
	InCity	4 500 000	33 000 000	5 000 000
	Sela	4 700 000	20 000 000	5 000 000
	Mascotte	750 000	24 000 000	3 600 000
	Glenfield	2 500 000	18 000 000	2 000 000
	Westland	2 500 000	12 000 000	2 300 000
	Tom tailor	10 000 000	18 000 000	2 000 000
	Tom far	4 500 000	36 000 000	2 800 000
	Finn flare	2 500 000	15 000 000	3 000 000
Sports business	Gold's Gym	63 000 000
Appliances	Positronic	5 800 000	60 000 000	6 000 000

Many clothing and footwear retailers, for example, InCity, Sela, Finn Flare, offer a low start-up fee due to the crisis. The entry threshold has been lowered as the popularity of such franchises has dropped: people are spending less money on new things. Before purchasing such a franchise in a crisis, it is better to calculate all the risks.

So is it worth doing a franchise business?

Experts and entrepreneurs interviewed “ The Director General", Believe that yes. In 2014 they even included franchising in the top twenty promising business areas in Russia for the next 3-5 years.

However, don't think that a franchise business is easy money. Although the franchisor helps, 99% of the success of the project depends on the diligent work of the partner. It will take, in my experience, an average of two to four years to break through, with no one guaranteeing your success.

The good news is that after working in a franchise, new entrepreneurs usually learn the basics of business and after a while start their own business. If you have that kind of ambition, the franchise business is a great school.

1. Calculate in advance how much you are willing to invest in the business, not counting the lump sum;
2. Research the company that sells the franchise (small initial investment and large income should be in your doubt);
3. Decide on the niche in which you want to buy a franchise. You should have at least a minimal idea about this business;
4. Discuss in advance what the company will provide you: what support will be provided, for which you will be asked for an additional fee (sometimes this is not written in the contract);
5. A brand is not always a guarantee of success, discuss with your partner what you will get besides the brand (technology, profitable terms with contractors, equipment);
6. If you buy a code, make sure it is patented;
7. Study the contract carefully: especially the sections with duties and penalties;
8. Before paying, be sure to ask for the project launch plan and those responsible for each stage. You must have a clear understanding of how you will launch the project after paying the franchise;
9. If you are buying an overseas franchise, find out who will localize the project.

Choosing the most profitable franchises in Russia in 2017, you can see that most of them were in the lead in previous years. Some of these companies have more franchised dealerships than own enterprises... Among the most profitable franchises in Russia are catering, delivery services, brokerage and legal companies, training centers and much more.

TOP 5 most profitable franchises in Russia

Entrepreneurs who are interested in developing a franchise business can work with both domestic and foreign companies, apply the scheme to find a source of funding.

It is easy to get lost among such a wide range of proposals. So that everyone can find a worthy option, consider the ranking compiled by Forbes in terms of business profitability. The main parameter when compiling a rating is the return on investment, how much a novice businessman can earn by choosing one of the franchises. The rating is based on indicators of financial performance in a variety of areas. As a result, the TOP 5 most profitable franchises are as follows:

Fifth place - CDEK company

CDEK is an express delivery service that operates on the Russian market and requires minimal investment at the start. Scope of activity - organization of transportation of cargo, business correspondence, products different categories, values ​​throughout Russia and around the world.

The company offers its partners who will work on the franchise to build a profitable commercial project in an actively developing niche.

Franchise cost in Russia:

• - 150 thousand rubles;
• payment of royalties - 10% of income, starting from the seventh month of the company's operation;
• initial investment volume - 200-350 thousand rubles.

To make a decision and build an approximate plan, you need to understand what a lump-sum contribution is and whether an entrepreneur is ready to allocate such an amount at the start.

By purchasing the CDEK franchise, a partner can count on consulting support at all stages of the project, the ability of internal network resources to increase the client base, the use of CRM and ERP systems, employee training and marketing support.

Fourth place - "Miel"

The real estate market in Russia, despite the crisis, continues to develop. Miel is a network of real estate offices that specializes in providing brokerage services for all segments of the Russian real estate market.

Today the company has 110 profitable and successfully operating offices, while it continues to actively develop and offers franchise cooperation.

Approximate financial aspects of buying a Miel franchise in Russia:

1. lump-sum payment - 1 million rubles;
2. total capital investments - 2.5 million rubles;
3. profitability of the project - up to 13.2 million rubles. per month.

The volume of investments is determined using a special methodology based on tariff scale companies. The amount of royalties is calculated individually, depending on the region and the scale of the coverage of the territory.

By signing a franchise agreement, a partner gets the opportunity to work according to an established scheme, using a set of recommendations on all aspects of doing business in Russia.

Third place - scientific show "Opener"

Scientific show "Opener" is popular due to its novelty. The direction of Edutainment (learning combined with entertainment) has long found its admirers in the USA and Europe, in Russia it is just beginning to develop. What could be better than a bright holiday for children, which gives a lot of impressions and the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge? More and more modern parents choose just such programs instead of annoying clowns and animators. Therefore, new types of children's parties are gaining more and more popularity in Russia.

The Otkryvashka company enables entrepreneurs to keep up with the times and conduct business in a new, relevant segment.

Conditions for granting a franchise of the scientific show "Opener":

• start-up investments - 420 thousand rubles;
• lump-sum payment - no;
• royalties - 10 thousand rubles. monthly during the first year of operation, for the second year - 15 thousand rubles, for the third and further - 20 thousand rubles. every month.

Results of work on the Otkryvashka franchise:

1. on average, the price for holding one show in Russia is 12 thousand rubles, for a small town the cost is reduced to 8 thousand rubles;
2. profitability per holiday - 65-75%;
3. in practice, operating companies manage to hold about 80 shows per month in big city for children of different ages (from 4 to 16 years old) and about 30 programs in a small village in Russia. This makes it possible to receive from 150 to 900 thousand rubles;
4. the payback period is minimal - from 1 to 3 months.

Advice: the franchisor of the scientific show "Otkryvashka" sells only one franchise per city, therefore, if there is already such a company in your locality, the chances of a partnership are zero.

Second place - "Claustrophobia"

Claustrophobia is a company that creates escape rooms in reality. The idea of ​​the project is to create a new "room game" format. This is a mix of interactive theatrical play and real actors, where the protagonists are the clients of the room, who independently control the plot. The difference between "Claustrophobia" from other escape rooms in Russia lies in the emphasis not on the solution logical tasks, but on emotionality and adrenaline.

The cost of the Claustrophobia franchise:

1. start-up investments - 6 million rubles;
2. entrance fee - 350 thousand rubles;
3. royalties, deductions for marketing - no;
4. the payback period is from 2 to 6 months.

First place - Tea Funny

Tea Funny - a store for the sale of the Taiwanese drink "bubble tee" (a combination of tea with syrup, milk and jelly balls that are filled with juice).

The company offers its franchisees a proven business model, worked out to the smallest detail, according to which over 450 have been opened over the past 4 years. profitable projects... Of these, 346 outlets operate under the terms of a franchise.

The acquisition of the franchise provides for one of the Tea Funny formats:

• cafe separately standing building;
• mobile kiosk;
• modular point of sale;
• a point up to 4 m² in size at the intersection of pedestrian paths, in busy places.

The cost of the franchise depends on the chosen format. On average, the cost of opening a project will be:

1. capital investments - about 800 thousand rubles;
2. royalties - 4% of sales;
3. marketing costs - 5% of revenue.

The most profitable franchises in Russia with minimal investment

Not always even the most profitable project there is an opportunity to bring it to life, since buying a franchise is a costly business, which is beyond the power of everyone.

In this case, many start looking. In fact, there are options for cooperation with minimal investment, but remember that there will always be costs at the start.

Among the franchises with a small investment, there are really profitable ones that will help you build a stable profitable business... But keep in mind that they will not become super-profitable, at least during the first months of work. If you have large capital and want to make high profits from the first months, pay attention to.

Consider the list of the most successful franchises in Russia in 2016 that require minimal investment:

1. Legal Supermarket "CVD" - a company that provides a wide range of legal services... The first federal network in Russia working in this direction.
2. iCharge is a vending company that provides charging services mobile phone... The franchisee is required to find a place to install the machine and conclude a contract, the equipment is supplied by the franchisor.
3. "Orange Elephant" is a highly specialized store selling goods for children's creativity and development. The brand is popular with children aged 2-14 years.
4. Personal Solution is a freelance recruiting company providing loader and handyman services. The activity is based on a universal IT structure for the selection, control and accounting of personnel. This makes it possible for employees to work at a time convenient for them.
5. PRYADKI IN ORDER is a network of hairdressing salons in Russia that operates in the economy segment. Skillful connection low prices and quality service does this company successful and in demand among the broad masses of the population. The concept of the company is aimed at residents of Russia who earn an average or below average income. Clients are provided with qualified hairdressers, modern equipment and materials, a pleasant interior. A stable client base and one hundred percent workload of each hairdressing salon are being formed.
6. "Championica" is a network of football schools for children aged 4-7 years. The program is based on the training system of the German football association. The training methodology was approved by child psychologists and football experts. The chosen niche is interesting and new for most regions of Russia, due to which it always has a stable demand.
7. Sletat.ru - travel agencies whose activities are based on innovative approach... The developers of the company decided to reduce the prices for most of the tours and automate the full cycle of providing the service.
8. Fan-Chulan is a network of art studios for children. It is a place where a child can cognitively and beneficially spend time under the supervision of a teacher, while his parents are busy going about their business. Unlike the usual labyrinths that work on the same principle, studios testify to safety, as children will spend time under the supervision of experienced teachers.
9. Oldboy Barbershop is a chain of men's hairdressing salons with its own philosophy and standards. is not just a barber shop, it is a whole philosophy, a real men's club.
10. Sushi Food is an Asian and fastfood store operating in the take-out segment. Mobility, flexibility, a democratic franchise agreement, short payback periods make this company relevant for development both in a metropolis and in a small town.

The cost of the franchise and the payback period (approximate data, obtained based on the analysis of operating enterprises):

Name of the franchisor company	Initial investment size	Payback period
Legal Supermarket "CVD"	230-440 thousand rubles	up to 6 months
iCharge	from 35 thousand rubles	from 1 month
"Orange Elephant"	365 thousand rubles	4-6 months
"Personal solution"	179-599 thousand rubles	2-5 months
"ORDER IN ORDER"	299-500 thousand rubles.	4-6 months
"Champion"	220 thousand - 1.5 million rubles	from 4 months
"Make.ru"	390-800 thousand rubles.	3-7 months
"Fan-Chulan"	300-700 thousand rubles.	4-7 months
Oldboy barbershop	from 750 thousand rubles	6-8 months
"Sushi Food"	499-700 thousand rubles.	from 3.5 months

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As you can see, today in Russia there are many options to open a franchise business, and in various areas. To make a decision, it is necessary to make an in-depth analysis of the selected region. Perhaps the public catering segment has long been saturated, and the provision of legal services will be in demand and successful. The main thing is that some of the risks that await young entrepreneurs at the start can be minimized by detailed instructions from the franchisor, comprehensive support, the ability to work on behalf of famous brand which enjoys a good reputation.

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