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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.
| Franchise | Locations in CT | Reported investment | Item 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
- Dunkin'226 locations$10K–$1.8MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Anytime Fitness52 locations$539K–$905KDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- The UPS Store®49 locations$86K–$606KDisclosed
Retail
- Valvoline Instant Oil Change41 locations$192K–$3.5MDisclosed
Automotive
- Supercuts36 locations$186K–$323KDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- Liberty Tax Service27 locations$50K–$50KDisclosed
Financial Services
- Jackson Hewitt22 locations$19K–$71KDisclosed
Financial Services
- Sotheby’s International Realty22 locations$47K–$519KNone verified
Real Estate & Property Services
- Carvel Corporation21 locations$39K–$1.1MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- European Wax Center21 locations$332K–$777KDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- MEINEKE21 locations$225K–$1.2MDisclosed
Automotive
- Vision Source LLC20 locations$100K–$450KNone verified
Health & Wellness
- HomeVestors19 locations$108K–$477KDisclosed
Real Estate & Property Services
- ORANGETHEORY18 locations$765K–$1.1MDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- Moe’s Southwest Grill17 locations$644K–$644KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- The Learning Experience15 locations$806K–$5.7MDisclosed
Children & Education
- Servpro (Unit)14 locations$1K–$80KNone verified
Cleaning & Restoration
- The Barbers Hairstyling For Men Women14 locations$181K–$342KDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- Mathnasium Learning Centers13 locations$105K–$166KDisclosed
Children & Education
- ServiceMaster Restore Disaster Restoration13 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Cleaning & Restoration
- Buffalo Wild Wings12 locations$31K–$4.5MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Courtyard By Marriott12 locations$15.1M–$41.2MDisclosed
Hospitality & Travel
- Coverall North America Inc12 locations$18K–$64KDisclosed
Cleaning & Restoration
- Crumbl12 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Mac Tools12 locations$10K–$418KDisclosed
Retail
Investment figures are national Item 7 totals as reported by each franchisor. Location counts reflect lists on file and can be incomplete.