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    Franchise Opportunities in Connecticut

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

    Notice-filing state
    315
    Brands with locations on file
    1,539
    Locations on file
    $128K
    Median reported low-end investment
    249
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: Connecticut is a notice-filing state: it does not review FDDs, but generally requires franchisors to file an exemption notice.
    • 69 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 Connecticut

    Franchise activity in Connecticut on file centers on Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport–Stamford. Home Services is the most common industry among brands with locations here (49 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • Hartford
    • • New Haven
    • • Bridgeport–Stamford

    Taxes

    Connecticut levies a personal income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

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

    Connecticut is not a right-to-work state.

    Franchise law

    Notice-filing state: franchisors generally file an exemption notice; the 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 Connecticut by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in Connecticut

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

    FranchiseLocations in CTReported investmentItem 19
    Dunkin'

    Food & Beverage

    226$10K–$1.8M● Disclosed
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    52$539K–$905K● Disclosed
    The UPS Store®

    Retail

    49$86K–$606K● Disclosed
    Valvoline Instant Oil Change

    Automotive

    41$192K–$3.5M● Disclosed
    Supercuts

    Beauty & Personal Care

    36$186K–$323K● Disclosed
    Liberty Tax Service

    Financial Services

    27$50K–$50K● Disclosed
    Jackson Hewitt

    Financial Services

    22$19K–$71K● Disclosed
    Sotheby’s International Realty

    Real Estate & Property Services

    22$47K–$519K○ None verified
    Carvel Corporation

    Food & Beverage

    21$39K–$1.1M● Disclosed
    European Wax Center

    Beauty & Personal Care

    21$332K–$777K● Disclosed

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Directory

    All franchises with locations in Connecticut

    315 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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