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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.

    FranchiseLocations in WIReported investmentItem 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

    43Not 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

    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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