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    Franchise Opportunities in New York

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

    Registration state
    439
    Brands with locations on file
    5,544
    Locations on file
    $133K
    Median reported low-end investment
    338
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: New York is a franchise registration state.
    • 87 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 York

    Franchise activity in New York on file centers on New York City, Long Island, Buffalo. Food & Beverage is the most common industry among brands with locations here (82 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • New York City
    • • Long Island
    • • Buffalo
    • • Rochester
    • • Albany

    Taxes

    New York levies a personal income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

    New York sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25/hr; some cities set higher rates.

    New York is not a right-to-work state.

    Franchise law

    Registration state: franchisors must register their FDD with New York 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 New York by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in New York

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

    FranchiseLocations in NYReported investmentItem 19
    Dunkin'

    Food & Beverage

    810$10K–$1.8M● Disclosed
    Carvel Corporation

    Food & Beverage

    218$39K–$1.1M● Disclosed
    The UPS Store®

    Retail

    136$86K–$606K● Disclosed
    Vision Source LLC

    Health & Wellness

    113$100K–$450K○ None verified
    Jackson Hewitt

    Financial Services

    109$19K–$71K● Disclosed
    Mister Softee Franchise

    Food & Beverage

    98$297K–$297K○ None verified
    ORANGETHEORY

    Fitness & Recreation

    96$765K–$1.1M● Disclosed
    Supercuts

    Beauty & Personal Care

    94$186K–$323K● Disclosed
    Liberty Tax Service

    Financial Services

    92$50K–$50K● Disclosed
    European Wax Center

    Beauty & Personal Care

    83$332K–$777K● Disclosed

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Directory

    All franchises with locations in New York

    439 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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