What’s the cost of opening a food or retail franchise in Dubai?
What’s the cost of opening a food or retail franchise in Dubai?
Small cafés or kiosks start around AED 300,000, while big-name food brands can easily cross AED 1 million. Retail spaces in malls are expensive rent can be higher than your franchise fee if you’re not careful.
Costs vary based on the brand and location. Many franchisees start in smaller communities like Sharjah or Ajman to save money.
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In Dubai, the cost of opening a food or retail franchise typically starts from about AED 150,000–300,000 for smaller outlets, and can escalate to AED 1 million–3 million+ for full‑scale restaurant or large retail branches.