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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.

    FranchiseLocations in RIReported investmentItem 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

    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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