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    Franchise Opportunities in Maryland

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

    Registration state
    389
    Brands with locations on file
    2,429
    Locations on file
    $132K
    Median reported low-end investment
    316
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: Maryland is a franchise registration state.
    • 81 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 Maryland

    Franchise activity in Maryland on file centers on Baltimore, D.C. suburbs (Montgomery & Prince George's), Frederick. Food & Beverage is the most common industry among brands with locations here (67 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • Baltimore
    • • D.C. suburbs (Montgomery & Prince George's)
    • • Frederick

    Taxes

    Maryland levies a personal income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

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

    Maryland is not a right-to-work state.

    Franchise law

    Registration state: franchisors must register their FDD with Maryland 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 Maryland by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in Maryland

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

    FranchiseLocations in MDReported investmentItem 19
    Dunkin'

    Food & Beverage

    		200$10K–$1.8M● Disclosed
    The UPS Store®

    Retail

    		106$86K–$606K● Disclosed
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    		58$539K–$905K● Disclosed
    Chick-fil-A

    Food & Beverage

    		42$586K–$3.4M● Disclosed
    Jackson Hewitt

    Financial Services

    		41$19K–$71K● Disclosed
    Sport Clips, Inc.

    Beauty & Personal Care

    		39Not disclosed● Disclosed
    Cinnabon

    Food & Beverage

    		38$29K–$1.2M● Disclosed
    Mathnasium Learning Centers

    Children & Education

    		38$105K–$166K● Disclosed
    Papa John’s Pizza

    Food & Beverage

    		36$125K–$890K● Disclosed
    European Wax Center

    Beauty & Personal Care

    		30$332K–$777K● Disclosed

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Directory

    All franchises with locations in Maryland

    389 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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