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    Franchise Opportunities in Iowa

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

    Non-registration state
    292
    Brands with locations on file
    1,597
    Locations on file
    $135K
    Median reported low-end investment
    225
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: Iowa is not a franchise registration state.
    • 64 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 Iowa

    Franchise activity in Iowa on file centers on Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport (Quad Cities). Home Services is the most common industry among brands with locations here (50 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • Des Moines
    • • Cedar Rapids
    • • Davenport (Quad Cities)

    Taxes

    Iowa levies a personal income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

    Iowa uses the federal minimum wage ($7.25/hr) as its floor.

    Iowa is 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 Iowa by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in Iowa

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

    FranchiseLocations in IAReported investmentItem 19
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    		108$539K–$905K● Disclosed
    Godfathers Pizza

    Food & Beverage

    		82$157K–$709K● Disclosed
    Vision Source LLC

    Health & Wellness

    		76$100K–$450K○ None verified
    Super 8 Worldwide

    Hospitality & Travel

    		63Not disclosed● Disclosed
    Jimmy Johns

    Food & Beverage

    		60$206K–$686K● Disclosed
    Taco Johns

    Food & Beverage

    		51$454K–$2.0M● Disclosed
    Miracle-Ear, Inc.

    Health & Wellness

    		39$88K–$403K● Disclosed
    The Barbers Hairstyling For Men Women

    Beauty & Personal Care

    		33$181K–$342K● Disclosed
    Scooter’s Coffee

    Food & Beverage

    		26$659K–$1.5M● Disclosed
    House of Colour

    Retail

    		22$14K–$71K● Disclosed

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Directory

    All franchises with locations in Iowa

    292 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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