North Carolina · Hospitality & Travel · Business Opportunity Law

Hospitality & Travel Franchise Opportunities in North Carolina

82 hospitality & travel franchise opportunities with FDDs on file, available to qualified North Carolina buyers. Median investment $1.3M–$10.8M; 67% disclose Item 19 financial performance; $453K median unit revenue.

Franchises
82
Median Investment
$1.3M–$10.8M
Item 19 Disclosed
67%
Median Unit Revenue
$453K

North Carolina buyers can evaluate 82 hospitality & travel franchise systems with FDDs on file, at a median initial investment of $1.3M–$10.8M and a typical franchise fee near $38K. Across the 8 brands that disclose unit revenue in Item 19, median annual revenue per location runs $453K — but 67% of the full set disclose Item 19 at all, so earnings claims still have to be verified brand by brand. 9 of them can be started for under $100K. Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham are among the fastest-growing metros in the Southeast.

North Carolina buyer notes for hospitality & travel franchises
  • Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham are among the fastest-growing metros in the Southeast.
  • Right-to-work state; banking-sector concentration in Charlotte supports B2B franchises.
  • Business Opportunity Law: A business-opportunity disclosure law may apply to certain franchise-adjacent offerings. Federal FTC Rule disclosure remains mandatory for all franchises.

Lower-Investment Hospitality & Travel Options in North Carolina

Hospitality & Travel franchise systems with initial investment under $100K.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a hospitality & travel franchise cost in North Carolina?

Across the 82 hospitality & travel franchise systems in our database, median initial investment runs $1.3M–$10.8M, with a typical upfront franchise fee near $38K. 9 can be started for under $100K. Each FDD's Item 7 provides the exact investment range for that brand.

Which hospitality & travel franchises in North Carolina disclose earnings (Item 19)?

67% of the hospitality & travel franchises in our North Carolina dataset disclose Item 19 financial performance representations. Among the 8 that report unit revenue, the median is $453K per location per year. The remainder rely on Item 1 (business background) and Item 7 (initial investment) without making earnings claims. Brands disclosing Item 19 give you the strongest basis for projecting unit-level revenue.

What North Carolina-specific factors affect hospitality & travel franchise unit economics?

Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham are among the fastest-growing metros in the Southeast. Right-to-work state; banking-sector concentration in Charlotte supports B2B franchises.

Do I need to verify state registration before buying a hospitality & travel franchise in North Carolina?

North Carolina does not require state-level franchise registration, so no separate state-level verification is needed. The federal FTC Rule still requires the franchisor to provide the FDD at least 14 days before you sign or pay anything.