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    Franchise Opportunities in Massachusetts

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

    Non-registration state
    365
    Brands with locations on file
    2,733
    Locations on file
    $133K
    Median reported low-end investment
    289
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: Massachusetts is not a franchise registration state.
    • 73 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 Massachusetts

    Franchise activity in Massachusetts on file centers on Boston, Worcester, Springfield. Home Services is the most common industry among brands with locations here (61 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • Boston
    • • Worcester
    • • Springfield

    Taxes

    Massachusetts levies a personal income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

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

    Massachusetts is not 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 Massachusetts by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in Massachusetts

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

    FranchiseLocations in MAReported investmentItem 19
    Dunkin'

    Food & Beverage

    		466$10K–$1.8M● Disclosed
    The UPS Store®

    Retail

    		96$86K–$606K● Disclosed
    Supercuts

    Beauty & Personal Care

    		83$186K–$323K● Disclosed
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    		80$539K–$905K● Disclosed
    Valvoline Instant Oil Change

    Automotive

    		60$192K–$3.5M● Disclosed
    Liberty Tax Service

    Financial Services

    		56$50K–$50K● Disclosed
    Sotheby’s International Realty

    Real Estate & Property Services

    		53$47K–$519K○ None verified
    Remax

    Food & Beverage

    		50$29K–$337K○ None verified
    ORANGETHEORY

    Fitness & Recreation

    		49$765K–$1.1M● Disclosed
    Miracle-Ear, Inc.

    Health & Wellness

    		39$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 Massachusetts

    365 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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