Family finances: 8 franchises with promise
If you're looking to buy an off-the-shelf business, these brands have high franchisee satisfaction and low start-up costs.
GameTruck
Number of U.S. franchises: 70
1-year growth: 49 percent
Net worth needed: $150,000
Franchise fee: $19,500
GameTruck brings video-game theaters to birthday parties, office events, fairs and community get-togethers. Each GameTruck is equipped with flat-screen TVs and a wide range of video games and operating systems.
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