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    Franchise Opportunities in Florida

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

    Notice-filing state
    611
    Brands with locations on file
    11,447
    Locations on file
    $145K
    Median reported low-end investment
    475
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

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

    Franchise activity in Florida on file centers on Miami–Fort Lauderdale, Tampa–St. Petersburg, Orlando. Food & Beverage is the most common industry among brands with locations here (105 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • Miami–Fort Lauderdale
    • • Tampa–St. Petersburg
    • • Orlando
    • • Jacksonville

    Taxes

    Florida has no personal income tax.

    Florida has no personal income tax; corporations owe state corporate income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

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

    Florida is 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 Florida by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in Florida

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

    FranchiseLocations in FLReported investmentItem 19
    The UPS Store®

    Retail

    		444$86K–$606K● Disclosed
    Dunkin'

    Food & Beverage

    		383$10K–$1.8M● Disclosed
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    		352$539K–$905K● Disclosed
    Jackson Hewitt

    Financial Services

    		221$19K–$71K● Disclosed
    Marcospizza

    Food & Beverage

    		167$26K–$811K● Disclosed
    Vision Source LLC

    Health & Wellness

    		165$100K–$450K○ None verified
    Supercuts

    Beauty & Personal Care

    		155$186K–$323K● Disclosed
    Papa John’s Pizza

    Food & Beverage

    		151$125K–$890K● Disclosed
    Chick-fil-A

    Food & Beverage

    		141$586K–$3.4M● Disclosed
    Zaxbys

    Food & Beverage

    		129$53K–$53K● Disclosed

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Directory

    All franchises with locations in Florida

    611 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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