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Franchise Opportunities in Arizona
Reported facts for published brands with locations on file in Arizona. Existing locations do not confirm territory availability. No rankings or recommendations.
Non-registration state- 482
- Brands with locations on file
- 3,489
- Locations on file
- $142K
- Median reported low-end investment
- 382
- Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures
What this guide contains
- Registration: Arizona is not a franchise registration state.
- 96 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 Arizona
Franchise activity in Arizona on file centers on Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler, Tucson, Flagstaff. Food & Beverage is the most common industry among brands with locations here (80 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.
Major metro markets
- • Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler
- • Tucson
- • Flagstaff
Taxes
Arizona levies a personal income tax.
Sales tax rates vary by locality.
Labor
Arizona sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25/hr; some cities set higher rates.
Arizona 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 Arizona by industry
Size on file
Largest systems by locations on file in Arizona
Ordered by location count in our records — a size measure, not a quality ranking.
| Franchise | Locations in AZ | Reported investment | Item 19 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care Children & Education | 168 | $1.9M–$4.0M | ● Disclosed |
| Dunkin' Food & Beverage | 92 | $10K–$1.8M | ● Disclosed |
| The UPS Store® Retail | 92 | $86K–$606K | ● Disclosed |
| Anytime Fitness Fitness & Recreation | 90 | $539K–$905K | ● Disclosed |
| Sonic Drive-In Food & Beverage | 88 | $1.5M–$1.5M | ● Disclosed |
| Jackson Hewitt Financial Services | 78 | $19K–$71K | ● Disclosed |
| Realty Executives Real Estate & Property Services | 67 | $55K–$444K | ○ None verified |
| Sport Clips, Inc. Beauty & Personal Care | 58 | Not disclosed | ● Disclosed |
| Big O Tires Automotive | 53 | $544K–$2.7M | ● Disclosed |
| Cinnabon Food & Beverage | 50 | $29K–$1.2M | ● Disclosed |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
General information, not legal advice. State rules change; verify with the state regulator.
Directory
All franchises with locations in Arizona
482 franchises
- Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care168 locations$1.9M–$4.0MDisclosed
Children & Education
- Dunkin'92 locations$10K–$1.8MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- The UPS Store®92 locations$86K–$606KDisclosed
Retail
- Anytime Fitness90 locations$539K–$905KDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- Sonic Drive-In88 locations$1.5M–$1.5MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Jackson Hewitt78 locations$19K–$71KDisclosed
Financial Services
- Realty Executives67 locations$55K–$444KNone verified
Real Estate & Property Services
- Sport Clips, Inc.58 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- Big O Tires53 locations$544K–$2.7MDisclosed
Automotive
- Cinnabon50 locations$29K–$1.2MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- The Joint Chiropractic47 locations$245K–$543KDisclosed
Health & Wellness
- HomeVestors43 locations$108K–$477KDisclosed
Real Estate & Property Services
- ORANGETHEORY42 locations$765K–$1.1MDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- F45 Training41 locations$362K–$858KDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- Supercuts41 locations$186K–$323KDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- Jimmy Johns39 locations$206K–$686KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Liberty Tax Service38 locations$50K–$50KDisclosed
Financial Services
- OpenWorks37 locations$4K–$134KNone verified
Cleaning & Restoration
- Vision Source LLC36 locations$100K–$450KNone verified
Health & Wellness
- Crumbl32 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- European Wax Center32 locations$332K–$777KDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- Elements Massage®29 locations$525K–$712KDisclosed
Health & Wellness
- Mathnasium Learning Centers28 locations$105K–$166KDisclosed
Children & Education
- SpringHill Suites By Marriott28 locations$13.2M–$38.6MDisclosed
Hospitality & Travel
- The Barbers Hairstyling For Men Women26 locations$181K–$342KDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
Investment figures are national Item 7 totals as reported by each franchisor. Location counts reflect lists on file and can be incomplete.