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    Franchise Opportunities in Alabama

    Reported facts for published brands with locations on file in Alabama. Existing locations do not confirm territory availability. No rankings or recommendations.

    Non-registration state
    390
    Brands with locations on file
    2,358
    Locations on file
    $133K
    Median reported low-end investment
    309
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: Alabama is not a franchise registration state.
    • 79 brands report a total initial investment topping out at $150K or less.
    • Business context, industries, the largest systems on file, and FAQs.

    How to read it

    Counts show presence in our research records, not franchises for sale or available territories. Investment figures are national, as reported by franchisors. Calculated median uses reported low-end totals.

    Local context

    Doing business in Alabama

    Franchise activity in Alabama on file centers on Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile. Home Services is the most common industry among brands with locations here (71 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • Birmingham
    • • Huntsville
    • • Mobile
    • • Montgomery

    Taxes

    Alabama levies a personal income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

    Alabama uses the federal minimum wage ($7.25/hr) as its floor.

    Alabama is a right-to-work state.

    Franchise law

    Not a registration state; the federal FTC Franchise Rule applies.

    You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before signing or paying.

    General public information, not legal or tax advice. Rates and rules change — verify with the state revenue, labor and franchise regulators.

    Industries

    Browse franchises in Alabama by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in Alabama

    Ordered by location count in our records — a size measure, not a quality ranking.

    FranchiseLocations in ALReported investmentItem 19
    Zaxbys

    Food & Beverage

    		99$53K–$53K● Disclosed
    Chick-fil-A

    Food & Beverage

    		77$586K–$3.4M● Disclosed
    Sonic Drive-In

    Food & Beverage

    		76$1.5M–$1.5M● Disclosed
    Merle Norman Cosmetics

    Beauty & Personal Care

    		54$48K–$263K○ None verified
    Jackson Hewitt

    Financial Services

    		51$19K–$71K● Disclosed
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    		48$539K–$905K● Disclosed
    The UPS Store®

    Retail

    		42$86K–$606K● Disclosed
    Moe’s Southwest Grill

    Food & Beverage

    		41$644K–$644K● Disclosed
    Marcospizza

    Food & Beverage

    		40$26K–$811K● Disclosed
    Vision Source LLC

    Health & Wellness

    		38$100K–$450K○ None verified

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

    General information, not legal advice. State rules change; verify with the state regulator.

    Directory

    All franchises with locations in Alabama

    390 franchises

    Investment figures are national Item 7 totals as reported by each franchisor. Location counts reflect lists on file and can be incomplete.

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