Jimmy John’s

• Liquid assets required: $80,000

If you’ve ever had a Jimmy John’s gourmet sandwich, then you know they’re simply delicious. Now, you can be a part of the winning franchise with as little as $80,000.

You can expect to pay an initial $35,000 franchise fee. In all, plan to invest between $329,500 and $557,500. You’ll also need to have a net worth of $300,000. Even with lower start-up costs, you'll likely need a small business credit card, and other entrepreneurs have recommended their favorite cards.

Average 2016 annual sales per Jimmy John's restaurant were $1,170,866, and the average net profit was $121,961. Currently, there are over 2,000 locations across the U.S. Entrepreneur Magazine named Jimmy John's the fifth-best franchise to own.