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    Franchise Opportunities in Illinois

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

    Registration state
    497
    Brands with locations on file
    5,488
    Locations on file
    $144K
    Median reported low-end investment
    391
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: Illinois is a franchise registration state.
    • 94 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 Illinois

    Franchise activity in Illinois on file centers on Chicago, Peoria, Rockford. Food & Beverage is the most common industry among brands with locations here (93 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • Chicago
    • • Peoria
    • • Rockford
    • • Springfield

    Taxes

    Illinois levies a personal income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

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

    Illinois is not a right-to-work state.

    Franchise law

    Registration state: franchisors must register their FDD with Illinois before selling here.

    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 Illinois by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in Illinois

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

    FranchiseLocations in ILReported investmentItem 19
    Dunkin'

    Food & Beverage

    		398$10K–$1.8M● Disclosed
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    		218$539K–$905K● Disclosed
    Jackson Hewitt

    Financial Services

    		207$19K–$71K● Disclosed
    Jimmy Johns

    Food & Beverage

    		183$206K–$686K● Disclosed
    Vision Source LLC

    Health & Wellness

    		155$100K–$450K○ None verified
    The UPS Store®

    Retail

    		126$86K–$606K● Disclosed
    Sport Clips, Inc.

    Beauty & Personal Care

    		104Not disclosed● Disclosed
    Super 8 Worldwide

    Hospitality & Travel

    		90Not disclosed● Disclosed
    Liberty Tax Service

    Financial Services

    		72$50K–$50K● Disclosed
    ORANGETHEORY

    Fitness & Recreation

    		68$765K–$1.1M● Disclosed

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Directory

    All franchises with locations in Illinois

    497 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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