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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.

    FranchiseLocations in AZReported investmentItem 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

    58Not 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

    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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