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Franchise Opportunities in Kansas
Reported facts for published brands with locations on file in Kansas. Existing locations do not confirm territory availability. No rankings or recommendations.
Non-registration state- 332
- Brands with locations on file
- 1,614
- Locations on file
- $143K
- Median reported low-end investment
- 257
- Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures
What this guide contains
- Registration: Kansas is not a franchise registration state.
- 63 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 Kansas
Franchise activity in Kansas on file centers on Wichita, Kansas City (KS side), Topeka. Food & Beverage is the most common industry among brands with locations here (57 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.
Major metro markets
- • Wichita
- • Kansas City (KS side)
- • Topeka
Taxes
Kansas levies a personal income tax.
Sales tax rates vary by locality.
Labor
Kansas uses the federal minimum wage ($7.25/hr) as its floor.
Kansas 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 Kansas by industry
Size on file
Largest systems by locations on file in Kansas
Ordered by location count in our records — a size measure, not a quality ranking.
| Franchise | Locations in KS | Reported investment | Item 19 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic Drive-In Food & Beverage | 102 | $1.5M–$1.5M | ● Disclosed |
| Vision Source LLC Health & Wellness | 71 | $100K–$450K | ○ None verified |
| Scooter’s Coffee Food & Beverage | 58 | $659K–$1.5M | ● Disclosed |
| Jackson Hewitt Financial Services | 56 | $19K–$71K | ● Disclosed |
| Jimmy Johns Food & Beverage | 41 | $206K–$686K | ● Disclosed |
| Super 8 Worldwide Hospitality & Travel | 37 | Not disclosed | ● Disclosed |
| Anytime Fitness Fitness & Recreation | 30 | $539K–$905K | ● Disclosed |
| Dunkin' Food & Beverage | 28 | $10K–$1.8M | ● Disclosed |
| H R Block Tax Services Financial Services | 28 | $36K–$161K | ○ None verified |
| Sport Clips, Inc. Beauty & Personal Care | 27 | Not disclosed | ● Disclosed |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
General information, not legal advice. State rules change; verify with the state regulator.
Directory
All franchises with locations in Kansas
332 franchises
- Sonic Drive-In102 locations$1.5M–$1.5MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Vision Source LLC71 locations$100K–$450KNone verified
Health & Wellness
- Scooter’s Coffee58 locations$659K–$1.5MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Jackson Hewitt56 locations$19K–$71KDisclosed
Financial Services
- Jimmy Johns41 locations$206K–$686KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Super 8 Worldwide37 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Hospitality & Travel
- Anytime Fitness30 locations$539K–$905KDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- Dunkin'28 locations$10K–$1.8MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- H R Block Tax Services28 locations$36K–$161KNone verified
Financial Services
- Sport Clips, Inc.27 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- IHOP and International House of Pancakes26 locations$617K–$4.6MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- The UPS Store®24 locations$86K–$606KDisclosed
Retail
- Chick-fil-A22 locations$586K–$3.4MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Godfathers Pizza20 locations$157K–$709KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- United Country Real Estate19 locations$11K–$46KNone verified
Real Estate & Property Services
- Jazzercise18 locations$2K–$64KNone verified
Fitness & Recreation
- 7-Eleven, Inc.16 locations$142K–$1.6MNone verified
Retail
- Miracle-Ear, Inc.16 locations$88K–$403KDisclosed
Health & Wellness
- 7 BREW15 locations$941K–$941KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Cinnabon15 locations$29K–$1.2MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Cornwell15 locations$79K–$326KDisclosed
Retail
- Taco Johns15 locations$454K–$2.0MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Brinker International Payrollmpany L P13 locations$2.3M–$6.4MNone verified
Food & Beverage
- McAlister’s Deli13 locations$910K–$2.6MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- MEINEKE13 locations$225K–$1.2MDisclosed
Automotive
Investment figures are national Item 7 totals as reported by each franchisor. Location counts reflect lists on file and can be incomplete.