Is DISCOVERY MAP or Hunting Lease Network cheaper to open?

DISCOVERY MAP costs $29,250–$36,300 and Hunting Lease Network costs $25,000–$42,500 to open (FDD Item 7). Hunting Lease Network has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, DISCOVERY MAP or Hunting Lease Network?

FranchiseVerdict grades DISCOVERY MAP B and Hunting Lease Network D, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

DISCOVERY MAP vs Hunting Lease Network

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both DISCOVERY MAP and Hunting Lease Network are business services franchises. DISCOVERY MAP requires an investment of $29K – $36K while Hunting Lease Network requires $25K – $43K. DISCOVERY MAP discloses average revenue of $58K; Hunting Lease Network makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. FranchiseVerdict rates DISCOVERY MAP B (Above average) and Hunting Lease Network D (Below average).

Metric	DISCOVERY MAP	Hunting Lease Network
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	DBelow average
Investment Range	$29K – $36K	$25K – $43K
Franchise Fee	$25K	$15K
Royalty Rate	10.0%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$58K	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	N/A
Total Units	116	12
Unit Growth (YoY)	-3 units	-3 units
Year Began Franchising	1993	2004
FDD Year	2025	2026