Clothing, Shoes and Accessories Franchises

With 34 franchise systems, there are several great business opportunities that fit your investment range.
Clothes and accessories are a staple among shopping malls and plazas in every town. Dominated by big chains, most are not operated on a franchise model. But due to COVID that's starting to change.
Sector Report
Sample research stats taken from our data in the Fashion sector
Initial Investment

What does it cost to get into the Fashion sector?

The average investment in the Fashion sector is $253,447. But, that doesn’t tell the whole story. There's a striking difference between the average and median.

Of all Fashion franchises, 17 have an investment lower than $236,200. The average initial investment is skewed because the most expensive franchise in this sector is $818,250.

When looking at franchise opportunities make sure you examine brands within your investment range. Search below for Fashion investments that fit your financial criteria. If you're not sure what you can afford, fill out our Franchise Affordability Calculator.

Initial Investment
$818,250 Highest
$18,085 Lowest
Figure 1: Initial Investment required for a franchise in the Fashion sector
Financial Transparency
Provides Item 19 Data
Figure 2: 71% of franchises in this sector have Item 19 in their FDD.
Discloses Expense Data
Figure 3: Of franchises with an Item 19, 38% disclose expense data

How much can I make in the Fashion sector?

How much money you can make from a Fashion franchise depends on several factors, including location and demand for your services.

One way to predict your profit potential is to evaluate the financial performance representations provided by a franchisor in Item 19 of their Franchise Disclosure Document. Franchisors are not required to disclose this information, some are more transparent than others.

In the Fashion sector, 71% disclose a financial performance representation. Of those, only 38% disclose some type of expense data on its franchisee operations.

Unlock our Fashion Sector Report to learn which franchises are profitable.

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