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    Franchise Opportunities in Maine

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

    Notice-filing state
    124
    Brands with locations on file
    412
    Locations on file
    $108K
    Median reported low-end investment
    95
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: Maine is a notice-filing state: it does not review FDDs, but generally requires franchisors to file an exemption notice.
    • 24 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 Maine

    Franchise activity in Maine on file centers on Portland, Bangor, Lewiston–Auburn. Home Services is the most common industry among brands with locations here (21 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • Portland
    • • Bangor
    • • Lewiston–Auburn

    Taxes

    Maine levies a personal income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

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

    Maine is not a right-to-work state.

    Franchise law

    Notice-filing state: franchisors generally file an exemption notice; the 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 Maine by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in Maine

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

    FranchiseLocations in MEReported investmentItem 19
    Dunkin'

    Food & Beverage

    		124$10K–$1.8M● Disclosed
    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

    Real Estate & Property Services

    		13$34K–$457K○ None verified
    Burger King

    Food & Beverage

    		12$565K–$979K● Disclosed
    Remax

    Food & Beverage

    		12$29K–$337K○ None verified
    Supercuts

    Beauty & Personal Care

    		12$186K–$323K● Disclosed
    Miracle-Ear, Inc.

    Health & Wellness

    		11$88K–$403K● Disclosed
    Cornwell

    Retail

    		10$79K–$326K● Disclosed
    NextHome

    Real Estate & Property Services

    		8$17K–$222K○ None verified
    NextHome, Inc.

    Real Estate & Property Services

    		8$17K–$222K○ None verified
    Sotheby’s International Realty

    Real Estate & Property Services

    		8$47K–$519K○ None verified

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Directory

    All franchises with locations in Maine

    124 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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