You don't need to invent anything new. All over the world there are concepts that have already proven they make money — and you can bring them to your city as a franchise. You get a proven brand, a ready-made playbook and support, instead of gambling on an idea from scratch.

We picked 10 franchises that are successful worldwide and can still be launched without a big investment. For each, we explain what it is and why it works.

1. Museum of Illusions

An experiential museum of optical illusions where visitors aren't spectators — they're part of every scene. Why it works: it's in over 30 countries, and people come back for the social-media photos. Perfect for malls and tourist spots.

2. Coffee Island

A Greek own-roast coffee specialist that builds your café turnkey — from location and equipment to trained baristas. Why it works: people buy coffee every day, and you get a finished concept plus supply.

3. Sushi Daily

A kiosk concept serving fresh sushi prepared right in front of customers in supermarkets and transit hubs. Why it works: healthy food on the go is booming, and you don't need your own restaurant — just a counter inside a store.

4. OJOO

A self-service, staff-free coffee station that fits in one square metre and pulls an espresso in under a minute. Why it works: no staff, minimal space, low investment — income even from spots a café could never fit.

5. Bike Café

A mobile coffee bar on a tricycle you wheel exactly where city life is buzzing. Why it works: the lowest entry of all, mobility, and instant visibility at events and in parks.

6. PanIQ Escape Room

A brand of experiential escape games where groups solve linked puzzles to escape within a time limit. Why it works: experiences are hot, people come in groups and return — and one room serves many groups a day.

7. Bricks 4 Kidz

An educational program that teaches kids engineering, coding and robotics through playful building with bricks — and comes to where the kids already are. Why it works: parents invest in their children's education and you don't need your own venue — you go to schools and clubs.

8. Fit Cake

A patisserie built on one bold idea: desserts with no added sugar that are an everyday treat, not a compromise. Why it works: healthier indulgence is a huge trend and competition barely exists.

9. Mister Minit

A legend in shoe repair, key cutting and engraving — a small kiosk in a busy spot. Why it works: an everyday need, a tiny footprint, and a brand people have known for decades.

10. Platinum Active EMS

A boutique EMS studio where clients get a full-body workout in minutes under a trainer's supervision. Why it works: people are short on time and EMS promises fast results — small space, premium prices.

How to pick yours

A franchise saves you the hardest part — inventing and validating the concept. You get a brand that already works, a playbook and support. The key is choosing the one that fits your city, your budget and what you enjoy.

That's exactly why every franchise on inodemy shows what it involves, the investment and model, and who it's for — so you know what you're getting into before you even pick up the phone. Pick yours and bring your city something that's already pulling crowds elsewhere.