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    Franchise Opportunities in Mississippi

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

    Non-registration state
    237
    Brands with locations on file
    1,269
    Locations on file
    $125K
    Median reported low-end investment
    177
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: Mississippi is not a franchise registration state.
    • 46 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 Mississippi

    Franchise activity in Mississippi on file centers on Jackson, Gulfport–Biloxi, Hattiesburg. Food & Beverage is the most common industry among brands with locations here (45 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • Jackson
    • • Gulfport–Biloxi
    • • Hattiesburg

    Taxes

    Mississippi levies a personal income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

    Mississippi uses the federal minimum wage ($7.25/hr) as its floor.

    Mississippi is 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 Mississippi by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in Mississippi

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

    FranchiseLocations in MSReported investmentItem 19
    Sonic Drive-In

    Food & Beverage

    125$1.5M–$1.5M● Disclosed
    Jackson Hewitt

    Financial Services

    104$19K–$71K● Disclosed
    Zaxbys

    Food & Beverage

    42$53K–$53K● Disclosed
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    40$539K–$905K● Disclosed
    Chick-fil-A

    Food & Beverage

    36$586K–$3.4M● Disclosed
    Merle Norman Cosmetics

    Beauty & Personal Care

    36$48K–$263K○ None verified
    Vision Source LLC

    Health & Wellness

    32$100K–$450K○ None verified
    PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans

    Food & Beverage

    31$266K–$1.7M● Disclosed
    The UPS Store®

    Retail

    27$86K–$606K● Disclosed
    McAlister’s Deli

    Food & Beverage

    24$910K–$2.6M● Disclosed

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Directory

    All franchises with locations in Mississippi

    237 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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