You can invest in publicly traded franchise companies by purchasing their stocks on the stock market. This approach allows you to invest in multiple franchise brands through the stock market, providing liquidity and potential dividend income. However, it comes with market volatility and is less direct than owning individual franchise units.

Some franchises offer area development agreements where you invest in the exclusive right to open and operate multiple franchise units within a specified geographic area over a set period. This can be a strategic way to grow a portfolio.

Rather than owning a single franchise unit, you can invest in multiple units within the same franchise brand. This approach allows you to benefit from economies of scale and regional market dominance.

In this approach, you personally own and operate one or more franchise units. You invest your capital to purchase the franchise rights, set up and manage the business operations. This method allows for hands-on involvement and potentially higher returns, but it also requires active management