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Franchise Opportunities in Wisconsin
Reported facts for published brands with locations on file in Wisconsin. Existing locations do not confirm territory availability. No rankings or recommendations.
Registration state- 386
- Brands with locations on file
- 2,784
- Locations on file
- $127K
- Median reported low-end investment
- 298
- Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures
What this guide contains
- Registration: Wisconsin is a franchise registration state.
- 85 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 Wisconsin
Franchise activity in Wisconsin on file centers on Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay. Home Services is the most common industry among brands with locations here (66 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.
Major metro markets
- • Milwaukee
- • Madison
- • Green Bay
Taxes
Wisconsin levies a personal income tax.
Sales tax rates vary by locality.
Labor
Wisconsin uses the federal minimum wage ($7.25/hr) as its floor.
Wisconsin is a right-to-work state.
Franchise law
Registration state: franchisors must register their FDD with Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin by industry
Size on file
Largest systems by locations on file in Wisconsin
Ordered by location count in our records — a size measure, not a quality ranking.
| Franchise | Locations in WI | Reported investment | Item 19 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness Fitness & Recreation | 262 | $539K–$905K | ● Disclosed |
| Pro One Janitorial, Inc. Cleaning & Restoration | 116 | $11K–$78K | ○ None verified |
| Jimmy Johns Food & Beverage | 90 | $206K–$686K | ● Disclosed |
| The Barbers Hairstyling For Men Women Beauty & Personal Care | 85 | $181K–$342K | ● Disclosed |
| Dunkin' Food & Beverage | 84 | $10K–$1.8M | ● Disclosed |
| Vision Source LLC Health & Wellness | 66 | $100K–$450K | ○ None verified |
| Remax Food & Beverage | 50 | $29K–$337K | ○ None verified |
| Royal Cleaning & Restoration | 50 | $23K–$81K | ○ None verified |
| H R Block Tax Services Financial Services | 45 | $36K–$161K | ○ None verified |
| Super 8 Worldwide Hospitality & Travel | 43 | Not disclosed | ● Disclosed |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
General information, not legal advice. State rules change; verify with the state regulator.
Directory
All franchises with locations in Wisconsin
386 franchises
- Anytime Fitness262 locations$539K–$905KDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- Pro One Janitorial, Inc.116 locations$11K–$78KNone verified
Cleaning & Restoration
- Jimmy Johns90 locations$206K–$686KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- The Barbers Hairstyling For Men Women85 locations$181K–$342KDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- Dunkin'84 locations$10K–$1.8MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Vision Source LLC66 locations$100K–$450KNone verified
Health & Wellness
- Remax50 locations$29K–$337KNone verified
Food & Beverage
- Royal50 locations$23K–$81KNone verified
Cleaning & Restoration
- H R Block Tax Services45 locations$36K–$161KNone verified
Financial Services
- Super 8 Worldwide43 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Hospitality & Travel
- Sport Clips, Inc.39 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- Miracle-Ear, Inc.38 locations$88K–$403KDisclosed
Health & Wellness
- Valvoline Instant Oil Change38 locations$192K–$3.5MDisclosed
Automotive
- Cousins Subs37 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Toppers Pizza33 locations$124K–$421KNone verified
Food & Beverage
- Jazzercise30 locations$2K–$64KNone verified
Fitness & Recreation
- Taco Johns30 locations$454K–$2.0MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Mac Tools26 locations$10K–$418KDisclosed
Retail
- HomeVestors25 locations$108K–$477KDisclosed
Real Estate & Property Services
- The Barbershop (A Hair Salon for Men)23 locations$207K–$207KDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- Coverall North America Inc22 locations$18K–$64KDisclosed
Cleaning & Restoration
- FIRE Fitness Camp22 locations$183K–$437KDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- Realty Executives21 locations$55K–$444KNone verified
Real Estate & Property Services
- Sola Salon21 locations$950K–$3.9MDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- Cinnabon20 locations$29K–$1.2MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
Investment figures are national Item 7 totals as reported by each franchisor. Location counts reflect lists on file and can be incomplete.