http://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/thread/1700
Some people who think like you.
http://sg.88db.com/sg/Services/Post_Detail.page/Business_Opportunity/Franchising/?PostID=157688
From this, I will say start up cost is anywhere from SG50k to 120k.
Entrepreneurs should be prepared to lose money if business fails.
On the bright side, the experience gained is priceless and with mistakes come improvement and success eventually.