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Franchise Opportunities in Pennsylvania
Reported facts for published brands with locations on file in Pennsylvania. Existing locations do not confirm territory availability. No rankings or recommendations.
Non-registration state- 482
- Brands with locations on file
- 4,776
- Locations on file
- $135K
- Median reported low-end investment
- 372
- Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures
What this guide contains
- Registration: Pennsylvania is not a franchise registration state.
- 98 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 Pennsylvania
Franchise activity in Pennsylvania on file centers on Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown. Home Services is the most common industry among brands with locations here (83 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.
Major metro markets
- • Philadelphia
- • Pittsburgh
- • Allentown
- • Harrisburg
Taxes
Pennsylvania levies a personal income tax.
Sales tax rates vary by locality.
Labor
Pennsylvania uses the federal minimum wage ($7.25/hr) as its floor.
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania by industry
Size on file
Largest systems by locations on file in Pennsylvania
Ordered by location count in our records — a size measure, not a quality ranking.
| Franchise | Locations in PA | Reported investment | Item 19 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkin' Food & Beverage | 361 | $10K–$1.8M | ● Disclosed |
| Jackson Hewitt Financial Services | 153 | $19K–$71K | ● Disclosed |
| Anytime Fitness Fitness & Recreation | 140 | $539K–$905K | ● Disclosed |
| The UPS Store® Retail | 124 | $86K–$606K | ● Disclosed |
| Supercuts Beauty & Personal Care | 102 | $186K–$323K | ● Disclosed |
| Vision Source LLC Health & Wellness | 102 | $100K–$450K | ○ None verified |
| Sunoco Retail LLC APLUS Retail | 101 | $20K–$39K | ○ None verified |
| PrimoHoagies Food & Beverage | 73 | $366K–$652K | ● Disclosed |
| DQ Grill Chill Food & Beverage | 67 | $1.5M–$1.5M | ● Disclosed |
| Liberty Tax Service Financial Services | 65 | $50K–$50K | ● Disclosed |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
General information, not legal advice. State rules change; verify with the state regulator.
Directory
All franchises with locations in Pennsylvania
482 franchises
- Dunkin'361 locations$10K–$1.8MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Jackson Hewitt153 locations$19K–$71KDisclosed
Financial Services
- Anytime Fitness140 locations$539K–$905KDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- The UPS Store®124 locations$86K–$606KDisclosed
Retail
- Supercuts102 locations$186K–$323KDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- Vision Source LLC102 locations$100K–$450KNone verified
Health & Wellness
- Sunoco Retail LLC APLUS101 locations$20K–$39KNone verified
Retail
- PrimoHoagies73 locations$366K–$652KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- DQ Grill Chill67 locations$1.5M–$1.5MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Liberty Tax Service65 locations$50K–$50KDisclosed
Financial Services
- Realty ONE Group63 locations$47K–$228KNone verified
Real Estate & Property Services
- Sport Clips, Inc.62 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- Remax54 locations$29K–$337KNone verified
Food & Beverage
- Chick-fil-A51 locations$586K–$3.4MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- MEINEKE50 locations$225K–$1.2MDisclosed
Automotive
- European Wax Center47 locations$332K–$777KDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- Coverall North America Inc46 locations$18K–$64KDisclosed
Cleaning & Restoration
- Burger King45 locations$565K–$979KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- H R Block Tax Services44 locations$36K–$161KNone verified
Financial Services
- Cornwell39 locations$79K–$326KDisclosed
Retail
- Crumbl39 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- ORANGETHEORY37 locations$765K–$1.1MDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- Courtyard By Marriott36 locations$15.1M–$41.2MDisclosed
Hospitality & Travel
- Mac Tools36 locations$10K–$418KDisclosed
Retail
- Moe’s Southwest Grill36 locations$644K–$644KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
Investment figures are national Item 7 totals as reported by each franchisor. Location counts reflect lists on file and can be incomplete.