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    Franchise Opportunities in California

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

    Registration state
    524
    Brands with locations on file
    13,019
    Locations on file
    $133K
    Median reported low-end investment
    399
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: California is a franchise registration state.
    • 108 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 California

    Franchise activity in California on file centers on Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego. Food & Beverage is the most common industry among brands with locations here (84 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • Los Angeles
    • • San Francisco Bay Area
    • • San Diego
    • • Sacramento
    • • Inland Empire

    Taxes

    California levies a personal income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

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

    California is not a right-to-work state.

    Franchise law

    Registration state: franchisors must register their FDD with California before selling here.

    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 California by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in California

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

    FranchiseLocations in CAReported investmentItem 19
    Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care

    Children & Education

    		807$1.9M–$4.0M● Disclosed
    The UPS Store®

    Retail

    		698$86K–$606K● Disclosed
    Supercuts

    Beauty & Personal Care

    		348$186K–$323K● Disclosed
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    		334$539K–$905K● Disclosed
    Ace Sushi Non-Traditional

    Food & Beverage

    		331Not disclosed○ None verified
    Vision Source LLC

    Health & Wellness

    		298$100K–$450K○ None verified
    Mountain Mike’s Pizza, LLC

    Food & Beverage

    		232$23K–$356K● Disclosed
    Mathnasium Learning Centers

    Children & Education

    		219$105K–$166K● Disclosed
    Liberty Tax Service

    Financial Services

    		192$50K–$50K● Disclosed
    Chick-fil-A

    Food & Beverage

    		188$586K–$3.4M● Disclosed

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Directory

    All franchises with locations in California

    524 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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