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    Franchise Opportunities in Louisiana

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

    Non-registration state
    318
    Brands with locations on file
    2,188
    Locations on file
    $133K
    Median reported low-end investment
    249
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: Louisiana is not a franchise registration state.
    • 71 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 Louisiana

    Franchise activity in Louisiana on file centers on New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport. Food & Beverage is the most common industry among brands with locations here (60 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • New Orleans
    • • Baton Rouge
    • • Shreveport
    • • Lafayette

    Taxes

    Louisiana levies a personal income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

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

    Louisiana 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 Louisiana by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in Louisiana

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

    FranchiseLocations in LAReported investmentItem 19
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    		252$539K–$905K● Disclosed
    Sonic Drive-In

    Food & Beverage

    		142$1.5M–$1.5M● Disclosed
    PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans

    Food & Beverage

    		141$266K–$1.7M● Disclosed
    Gbc Food Services

    Food & Beverage

    		66$26K–$279K○ None verified
    Jackson Hewitt

    Financial Services

    		57$19K–$71K● Disclosed
    Merle Norman Cosmetics

    Beauty & Personal Care

    		38$48K–$263K○ None verified
    Vision Source LLC

    Health & Wellness

    		35$100K–$450K○ None verified
    Chick-fil-A

    Food & Beverage

    		30$586K–$3.4M● Disclosed
    HOTWORX

    Health & Wellness

    		29$289K–$1.1M● Disclosed
    Miracle-Ear, Inc.

    Health & Wellness

    		27$88K–$403K● Disclosed

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Directory

    All franchises with locations in Louisiana

    318 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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