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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.
| Franchise | Locations in MI | Reported investment | Item 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
- Anytime Fitness204 locations$539K–$905KDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- Vision Source LLC131 locations$100K–$450KNone verified
Health & Wellness
- Jimmy Johns108 locations$206K–$686KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Cinnabon69 locations$29K–$1.2MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- The UPS Store®64 locations$86K–$606KDisclosed
Retail
- Dunkin'62 locations$10K–$1.8MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Buffalo Wild Wings61 locations$31K–$4.5MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- H R Block Tax Services61 locations$36K–$161KNone verified
Financial Services
- Liberty Tax Service61 locations$50K–$50KDisclosed
Financial Services
- Supercuts61 locations$186K–$323KDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- Checkers & Rally’s Restaurants, Inc54 locations$214K–$1.9MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Miracle-Ear, Inc.46 locations$88K–$403KDisclosed
Health & Wellness
- Burger King42 locations$565K–$979KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Marcospizza41 locations$26K–$811KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Ace Sushi Non-Traditional38 locationsNot disclosedNone verified
Food & Beverage
- EOS Worldwide36 locations$62K–$153KDisclosed
Business Services
- Jazzercise36 locations$2K–$64KNone verified
Fitness & Recreation
- Remax35 locations$29K–$337KNone verified
Food & Beverage
- Jackson Hewitt32 locations$19K–$71KDisclosed
Financial Services
- ORANGETHEORY32 locations$765K–$1.1MDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- Tommy’s Express Car Wash31 locations$122K–$11.8MDisclosed
Automotive
- Cornwell30 locations$79K–$326KDisclosed
Retail
- Goldfish Swim School30 locations$1.7M–$3.7MDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- Wing Snob29 locations$338K–$641KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Crumbl28 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Food & Beverage
Investment figures are national Item 7 totals as reported by each franchisor. Location counts reflect lists on file and can be incomplete.