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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