What are the best cities for a franchise in Arkansas?

The top-rated areas for franchises in Arkansas are ZIP 72718 (score: 100/100), ZIP 72212 (score: 98/100), ZIP 72713 (score: 98/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing business competition.

What makes a good franchise location?

A strong franchise location combines high foot traffic (walkability), solid median income (customer spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Arkansas compare to other states for franchises?

Arkansas averages 86/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Franchise Costs in Arkansas

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and franchise businesses competition.

The top markets here average $97,135 in household income. ZIP 72718 leads at 100, $141,404 median income, zero existing franchise businesses.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 72718 Pop. 5.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$141,404
#2	ZIP 72212 Pop. 13 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$116,310
#3	ZIP 72713 Pop. 26 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,752
#4	ZIP 72719 Pop. 19 Thousand	96 Excellent	—	$111,250
#5	ZIP 72712 Pop. 38 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$102,073
#6	ZIP 72223 Pop. 26 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	$99,063
#7	ZIP 72207 Pop. 11 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,958
#8	ZIP 72758 Pop. 48 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$94,605
#9	ZIP 72714 Pop. 14 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$94,464
#10	ZIP 72751 Pop. 9.3 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$92,173
#11	ZIP 72916 Pop. 11 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$88,125
#12	ZIP 72135 Pop. 3.4 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$100,060
#13	ZIP 72011 Pop. 4.6 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$88,636
#14	ZIP 72704 Pop. 29 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$88,991
#15	ZIP 72019 Pop. 30 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$86,025
#16	ZIP 72730 Pop. 11 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$88,780
#17	ZIP 72745 Pop. 15 Thousand	82 Excellent	—	$88,958
#18	ZIP 72022 Pop. 18 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$84,471
#19	ZIP 72405 Pop. 18 Thousand	80 Excellent	—	$84,722
#20	ZIP 72715 Pop. 17 Thousand	78 Good	—	$80,880

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Arkansas, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $97,135 in household income. The common thread: franchise demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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