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Franchise Opportunities in Rhode Island
Reported facts for published brands with locations on file in Rhode Island. Existing locations do not confirm territory availability. No rankings or recommendations.
Registration state- 149
- Brands with locations on file
- 414
- Locations on file
- $124K
- Median reported low-end investment
- 114
- Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures
What this guide contains
- Registration: Rhode Island is a franchise registration state.
- 28 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 Rhode Island
Franchise activity in Rhode Island on file centers on Providence, Warwick. Home Services is the most common industry among brands with locations here (24 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.
Major metro markets
- • Providence
- • Warwick
Taxes
Rhode Island levies a personal income tax.
Sales tax rates vary by locality.
Labor
Rhode Island sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25/hr; some cities set higher rates.
Rhode Island is not a right-to-work state.
Franchise law
Registration state: franchisors must register their FDD with Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island by industry
Size on file
Largest systems by locations on file in Rhode Island
Ordered by location count in our records — a size measure, not a quality ranking.
| Franchise | Locations in RI | Reported investment | Item 19 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkin' Food & Beverage | 105 | $10K–$1.8M | ● Disclosed |
| Anytime Fitness Fitness & Recreation | 18 | $539K–$905K | ● Disclosed |
| Remax Food & Beverage | 17 | $29K–$337K | ○ None verified |
| Supercuts Beauty & Personal Care | 16 | $186K–$323K | ● Disclosed |
| The UPS Store® Retail | 12 | $86K–$606K | ● Disclosed |
| Sotheby’s International Realty Real Estate & Property Services | 10 | $47K–$519K | ○ None verified |
| Vision Source LLC Health & Wellness | 10 | $100K–$450K | ○ None verified |
| Liberty Tax Service Financial Services | 9 | $50K–$50K | ● Disclosed |
| Coverall North America Inc Cleaning & Restoration | 8 | $18K–$64K | ● Disclosed |
| Mac Tools Retail | 6 | $10K–$418K | ● Disclosed |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
General information, not legal advice. State rules change; verify with the state regulator.
Directory
All franchises with locations in Rhode Island
149 franchises
- Dunkin'105 locations$10K–$1.8MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Anytime Fitness18 locations$539K–$905KDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- Remax17 locations$29K–$337KNone verified
Food & Beverage
- Supercuts16 locations$186K–$323KDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- The UPS Store®12 locations$86K–$606KDisclosed
Retail
- Sotheby’s International Realty10 locations$47K–$519KNone verified
Real Estate & Property Services
- Vision Source LLC10 locations$100K–$450KNone verified
Health & Wellness
- Liberty Tax Service9 locations$50K–$50KDisclosed
Financial Services
- Coverall North America Inc8 locations$18K–$64KDisclosed
Cleaning & Restoration
- Mac Tools6 locations$10K–$418KDisclosed
Retail
- Miracle-Ear, Inc.6 locations$88K–$403KDisclosed
Health & Wellness
- Valvoline Instant Oil Change6 locations$192K–$3.5MDisclosed
Automotive
- HomeSmart5 locations$66K–$205KNone verified
Real Estate & Property Services
- IHOP and International House of Pancakes5 locations$617K–$4.6MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- ORANGETHEORY5 locations$765K–$1.1MDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- European Wax Center4 locations$332K–$777KDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- Sonic Drive-In4 locations$1.5M–$1.5MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Courtyard By Marriott3 locations$15.1M–$41.2MDisclosed
Hospitality & Travel
- Crumbl3 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Dogtopia3 locations$664K–$664KDisclosed
Pet Services
- Fitness Together3 locations$259K–$574KDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- Gong Cha USA Franchising3 locations$207K–$648KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Holiday Inn Express3 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Hospitality & Travel
- Camp Bow Wow2 locations$71K–$1.2MDisclosed
Pet Services
- Chick-fil-A2 locations$586K–$3.4MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
Investment figures are national Item 7 totals as reported by each franchisor. Location counts reflect lists on file and can be incomplete.