text: what is a good franchise to invest in for about 170k or lower? any franchise owners? i was thinking about subway, quiznos.. etc.. before you decide to get into franchising, you should go onto entrepreneur magazine's website and read the great articles about franchising.  they have an excellent resource for free and also recommend some other websites such as the small business association.  the best advice i got when researching different franchises was to call and speak with as many current franchise owners as well as those that have left the franchise.  i was at the end of a 4-month process with a franchise, very close to sending my deposit, when i spoke with an owner that changed my mind.  i had spoken with over 20 owners and this person made it all clear.  point is, this franchise was ranked in the top 100 of entrepreneur magazines franchises and my personal research saved me from making a huge mistake.  good luck!