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    Franchise Opportunities in Colorado

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

    Non-registration state
    491
    Brands with locations on file
    3,468
    Locations on file
    $144K
    Median reported low-end investment
    393
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: Colorado is not a franchise registration state.
    • 98 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 Colorado

    Franchise activity in Colorado on file centers on Denver–Aurora, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins. Home Services 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

    • • Denver–Aurora
    • • Colorado Springs
    • • Fort Collins
    • • Boulder

    Taxes

    Colorado levies a personal income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

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

    Colorado is not 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 Colorado by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in Colorado

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

    FranchiseLocations in COReported investmentItem 19
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    		104$539K–$905K● Disclosed
    Big O Tires

    Automotive

    		69$544K–$2.7M● Disclosed
    Grease Monkey Franchising, LLC

    Automotive

    		63$10K–$138K● Disclosed
    Jimmy Johns

    Food & Beverage

    		58$206K–$686K● Disclosed
    Ziggis Coffee

    Food & Beverage

    		58$316K–$2.1M● Disclosed
    The UPS Store®

    Retail

    		54$86K–$606K● Disclosed
    Sonic Drive-In

    Food & Beverage

    		53$1.5M–$1.5M● Disclosed
    Sport Clips, Inc.

    Beauty & Personal Care

    		51Not disclosed● Disclosed
    Jackson Hewitt

    Financial Services

    		50$19K–$71K● Disclosed
    Vision Source LLC

    Health & Wellness

    		48$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 Colorado

    491 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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