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Franchise Opportunities in New Mexico
Reported facts for published brands with locations on file in New Mexico. Existing locations do not confirm territory availability. No rankings or recommendations.
Non-registration state- 226
- Brands with locations on file
- 873
- Locations on file
- $128K
- Median reported low-end investment
- 169
- Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures
What this guide contains
- Registration: New Mexico is not a franchise registration state.
- 44 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 New Mexico
Franchise activity in New Mexico on file centers on Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Santa Fe. Food & Beverage is the most common industry among brands with locations here (35 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.
Major metro markets
- • Albuquerque
- • Las Cruces
- • Santa Fe
Taxes
New Mexico levies a personal income tax.
Sales tax rates vary by locality.
Labor
New Mexico sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25/hr; some cities set higher rates.
New Mexico is not 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 New Mexico by industry
Size on file
Largest systems by locations on file in New Mexico
Ordered by location count in our records — a size measure, not a quality ranking.
| Franchise | Locations in NM | Reported investment | Item 19 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic Drive-In Food & Beverage | 72 | $1.5M–$1.5M | ● Disclosed |
| Anytime Fitness Fitness & Recreation | 52 | $539K–$905K | ● Disclosed |
| Jackson Hewitt Financial Services | 30 | $19K–$71K | ● Disclosed |
| Super 8 Worldwide Hospitality & Travel | 25 | Not disclosed | ● Disclosed |
| Sushi Avenue Food & Beverage | 20 | $19K–$158K | ○ None verified |
| Vision Source LLC Health & Wellness | 20 | $100K–$450K | ○ None verified |
| Bee Hive Homes Senior Care | 19 | $3.4M–$5.1M | ● Disclosed |
| Cinnabon Food & Beverage | 19 | $29K–$1.2M | ● Disclosed |
| Remax Food & Beverage | 19 | $29K–$337K | ○ None verified |
| H R Block Tax Services Financial Services | 18 | $36K–$161K | ○ 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 New Mexico
226 franchises
- Sonic Drive-In72 locations$1.5M–$1.5MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Anytime Fitness52 locations$539K–$905KDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- Jackson Hewitt30 locations$19K–$71KDisclosed
Financial Services
- Super 8 Worldwide25 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Hospitality & Travel
- Sushi Avenue20 locations$19K–$158KNone verified
Food & Beverage
- Vision Source LLC20 locations$100K–$450KNone verified
Health & Wellness
- Bee Hive Homes19 locations$3.4M–$5.1MDisclosed
Senior Care
- Cinnabon19 locations$29K–$1.2MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Remax19 locations$29K–$337KNone verified
Food & Beverage
- H R Block Tax Services18 locations$36K–$161KNone verified
Financial Services
- Big O Tires17 locations$544K–$2.7MDisclosed
Automotive
- Jazzercise15 locations$2K–$64KNone verified
Fitness & Recreation
- Supercuts15 locations$186K–$323KDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- Travelodge Hotels14 locations$232K–$11.3MDisclosed
Hospitality & Travel
- Chick-fil-A13 locations$586K–$3.4MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Dunkin'13 locations$10K–$1.8MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Liberty Tax Service11 locations$50K–$50KDisclosed
Financial Services
- Valvoline Instant Oil Change11 locations$192K–$3.5MDisclosed
Automotive
- Jimmy Johns10 locations$206K–$686KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- 7 BREW9 locations$941K–$941KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Godfathers Pizza9 locations$157K–$709KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Schlotzsky’s9 locations$669K–$2.3MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care8 locations$1.9M–$4.0MDisclosed
Children & Education
- Mac Tools8 locations$10K–$418KDisclosed
Retail
- Papa John’s Pizza8 locations$125K–$890KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
Investment figures are national Item 7 totals as reported by each franchisor. Location counts reflect lists on file and can be incomplete.