Holding on to the number one spot this year, Taco Bell offers a franchise program that's second to none. According to Entrepreneur, the secret of its success is the company's willingness to allow its franchisees to drive innovation, but the magazine is also effusive about the Tex-Mex chain's peerless training and support.

Set up costs start from $600,600 and royalties total 9.75%, though it has the steepest net worth requirement at $5 million.

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How Much It'll Cost You To Own One of America's Best Franchises