The Franchise Lounge- Food & Beverage

 Industry: Fast Casual Restaurant
Startup Costs: $250,000 - $500,000
Website: www.iwantcrave.com

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is a fast-casual dining franchise offering gourmet hot dogs, BBQ, and a variety of craft beers. Known for its innovative self-pour beer wall, Crave caters to the growing trend of high-quality, fast-casual dining. 

  Industry: Fast Food - Chicken Wings
Startup Costs: $315,310 - $948,080
Website: www.wingstopfranchise.com
Wingstop specializes in chicken wings with a variety of sauces, offering dine-in and takeout services. It’s one of the fastest-growing franchises in the chicken wing market​ 

  Industry: Coffee & Baked Goods
Startup Costs: $97,500 - $1.7M
Website: www.dunkinfranchising.com
Dunkin' is a leading coffee and donut franchise with a loyal customer base, offering a variety of beverages, donuts, and breakfast sandwiches. It’s a dominant force in the coffee and bakery sector​ 

 Industry: Fast Casual Restaurant - Vietnamese Cuisine
Startup Costs: $330,000 - $615,000
Website: www.bunmee.com/franchise

Bun Mee is a fast-casual restaurant franchise specializing in Vietnamese sandwiches (Bánh Mì) and other street food-inspired dishes. The brand offers a unique menu with a fusion of authentic Vietnamese flavors and modern, approachable dining. 

 Industry: Mobile Beverage Catering
Startup Costs: $49,995 - $69,995
Website: www.donroccocart.com

Don Rocco Mobile Bar is a unique mobile beverage catering franchise that offers craft cocktails, beer, and wine through a vintage-inspired mobile bar setup. This franchise is ideal for events such as weddings, corporate gatherings, and private parties.

 Industry: Fast Casual - Bagels & Breakfast
Startup Costs: $150,000 - $200,000
Website: www.bageldockexpress.com

Bagel Dock Express is a fast-casual franchise focused on serving fresh, made-to-order bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee. Known for its high-quality ingredients and fast service, the franchise caters to the breakfast and lunch crowd. 

 Industry: Fast Casual - Asian Cuisine
Startup Costs: $327,200 - $678,260
Website: www.teriyakimadness.com/franchise

Teriyaki Madness is a fast-casual restaurant franchise offering bold, fresh, and customizable Asian-inspired dishes, with a focus on teriyaki bowls. It combines high-quality ingredients with a simple, scalable menu that appeals to health-conscious consumers. 

 Industry: Fast Casual - Wine Bar & Bakery
Startup Costs: Varies (Dependent on Location and Customization)
Website: Check local franchise consultant for details

Bread & Vine combines the best of both worlds with a unique concept that merges a bakery café and wine bar, offering artisanal bread, pastries, and a curated selection of wines. 

 Industry: Fast Casual - Mexican Cuisine
Startup Costs: $150,000 - $250,000
Website: www.crazykingburrito.com/franchise

Crazy King Burrito is a fast-casual franchise specializing in authentic Mexican burritos. With its roots in Cozumel, Mexico, the franchise has gained popularity for its fresh ingredients, unique flavors, and simple menu. 

Industry: Fast Casual - Mexican Cuisine
Startup Costs: $200,000 - $400,000
Website: www.myburriroshak.com

Burrito Shak is a fast-casual Mexican restaurant franchise that focuses on providing fresh, made-to-order burritos, tacos, bowls, and more. With a coastal, laid-back atmosphere, Burrito Shak emphasizes high-quality ingredients and offers a casual dining experience that appeals to both families and individuals.