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    Franchise Opportunities in Michigan

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

    Registration state
    454
    Brands with locations on file
    3,627
    Locations on file
    $143K
    Median reported low-end investment
    358
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: Michigan is a franchise registration state.
    • 88 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 Michigan

    Franchise activity in Michigan on file centers on Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing. Food & Beverage is the most common industry among brands with locations here (86 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • Detroit
    • • Grand Rapids
    • • Lansing
    • • Ann Arbor

    Taxes

    Michigan levies a personal income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

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

    Michigan is not a right-to-work state.

    Franchise law

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

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in Michigan

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

    FranchiseLocations in MIReported investmentItem 19
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    204$539K–$905K● Disclosed
    Vision Source LLC

    Health & Wellness

    131$100K–$450K○ None verified
    Jimmy Johns

    Food & Beverage

    108$206K–$686K● Disclosed
    Cinnabon

    Food & Beverage

    69$29K–$1.2M● Disclosed
    The UPS Store®

    Retail

    64$86K–$606K● Disclosed
    Dunkin'

    Food & Beverage

    62$10K–$1.8M● Disclosed
    Buffalo Wild Wings

    Food & Beverage

    61$31K–$4.5M● Disclosed
    H R Block Tax Services

    Financial Services

    61$36K–$161K○ None verified
    Liberty Tax Service

    Financial Services

    61$50K–$50K● Disclosed
    Supercuts

    Beauty & Personal Care

    61$186K–$323K● Disclosed

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Directory

    All franchises with locations in Michigan

    454 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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