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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.
| Franchise | Locations in MS | Reported investment | Item 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
- Sonic Drive-In125 locations$1.5M–$1.5MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Jackson Hewitt104 locations$19K–$71KDisclosed
Financial Services
- Zaxbys42 locations$53K–$53KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Anytime Fitness40 locations$539K–$905KDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- Chick-fil-A36 locations$586K–$3.4MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Merle Norman Cosmetics36 locations$48K–$263KNone verified
Beauty & Personal Care
- Vision Source LLC32 locations$100K–$450KNone verified
Health & Wellness
- PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans31 locations$266K–$1.7MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- The UPS Store®27 locations$86K–$606KDisclosed
Retail
- McAlister’s Deli24 locations$910K–$2.6MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Super 8 Worldwide18 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Hospitality & Travel
- Checkers & Rally’s Restaurants, Inc17 locations$214K–$1.9MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Courtyard By Marriott16 locations$15.1M–$41.2MDisclosed
Hospitality & Travel
- HOTWORX16 locations$289K–$1.1MDisclosed
Health & Wellness
- Moe’s Southwest Grill16 locations$644K–$644KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Sport Clips, Inc.15 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- Take 515 locations$287K–$2.1MDisclosed
Automotive
- Americas Best Value Inn14 locations$4.2M–$9.6MDisclosed
Hospitality & Travel
- Buffalo Wild Wings12 locations$31K–$4.5MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Bee Hive Homes11 locations$3.4M–$5.1MDisclosed
Senior Care
- Remax11 locations$29K–$337KNone verified
Food & Beverage
- 7 BREW10 locations$941K–$941KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Chicken Salad Chick10 locations$802K–$802KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Marcospizza10 locations$26K–$811KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Regal Nails Salon & Spa10 locations$173K–$173KNone verified
Beauty & Personal Care
Investment figures are national Item 7 totals as reported by each franchisor. Location counts reflect lists on file and can be incomplete.