Initial Investment. Your earnings potential as a franchise owner depends largely on the brand and industry. Franchise owners in the restaurant industry earn an average of $82,000 per year, which is pretty solid considering the salary range of a non-franchise restaurant owner can range from $24,000 to $155,000.

Do franchise owners make a lot of money?

Buying a franchise might seem like easy money, but those royalties and fees will quickly cut into profit margins. The majority of franchise owners earn less than $50,000 per year.

Can franchisees get rich?

The bottom line is that while a franchise can make you independently wealthy, it isn't a guarantee. Choosing the right business in the right industry, and going in with preexisting entrepreneurial experience and/or existing wealth can help, but your income-generating potential may still be somewhat limited.