what would be a good franchise to start up with low capital?

Question

I would like to start a franchise with low capital and overhead

Answer 1

Entrepreneur Magazine has a good list of low cost franchises that you may want to consider
http://www.entrepreneur.com/franzone/listings/lowinvest/0,5839,,00.html

Their Top 10 Low-Cost Franchises for 2006 are:

1. Curves
2. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
3. Jani-King
4. RE/MAX Int'l. Inc.
5. Liberty Tax Service
6. Jan-Pro Franchising Int'l. Inc.
7. ServiceMaster Clean
8. Kumon Math & Reading Centers
9. Jazzercise Inc.
10. Chem-Dry Carpet Drapery & Upholstery Cleaning

To learn more about franchisng, here is a list of very good resources:

Franchise Times Magazine http://www.franchisetimes.com/
Franchise.com http://www.franchise.com
International Franchise Organization http://www.franchise.org/
Franchise Handbook http://www.franchisehandbook.com
Franchise Update Magazine http://www.franchise-update.com.
Franchise International http://www.franchise-international.net/...
Entrepreneur.com http://www.entrepreneur.com/franzone/listings/fran500/0,5831,,00.html

Answer 2

You might want to look into Sonic Drive-Ins, especially with the commercials they promote in an area where there isn't one.

Now, it may not fit the bill, as it is a restaurant and they can tank, but I'd look into it to see if it might work for you