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    Franchise Opportunities in Arkansas

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

    Non-registration state
    303
    Brands with locations on file
    1,578
    Locations on file
    $136K
    Median reported low-end investment
    237
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: Arkansas is not a franchise registration state.
    • 56 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 Arkansas

    Franchise activity in Arkansas on file centers on Little Rock, Northwest Arkansas (Fayetteville–Springdale–Rogers), Fort Smith. Food & Beverage is the most common industry among brands with locations here (54 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • Little Rock
    • • Northwest Arkansas (Fayetteville–Springdale–Rogers)
    • • Fort Smith

    Taxes

    Arkansas levies a personal income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

    Arkansas sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25/hr; some cities set higher rates.

    Arkansas 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 Arkansas by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in Arkansas

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

    FranchiseLocations in ARReported investmentItem 19
    Sonic Drive-In

    Food & Beverage

    		188$1.5M–$1.5M● Disclosed
    Jackson Hewitt

    Financial Services

    		57$19K–$71K● Disclosed
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    		52$539K–$905K● Disclosed
    Vision Source LLC

    Health & Wellness

    		47$100K–$450K○ None verified
    7 BREW

    Food & Beverage

    		42$941K–$941K● Disclosed
    Super 8 Worldwide

    Hospitality & Travel

    		39Not disclosed● Disclosed
    H R Block Tax Services

    Financial Services

    		36$36K–$161K○ None verified
    United Country Real Estate

    Real Estate & Property Services

    		33$11K–$46K○ None verified
    Merle Norman Cosmetics

    Beauty & Personal Care

    		32$48K–$263K○ None verified
    Jazzercise

    Fitness & Recreation

    		29$2K–$64K○ 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 Arkansas

    303 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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