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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.

    FranchiseLocations in NMReported investmentItem 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

    25Not 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

    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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