What are the best cities for a franchise in Florida?

The top-rated areas for franchises in Florida are ZIP 32766 (score: 100/100), ZIP 33473 (score: 100/100), ZIP 33478 (score: 100/100). 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 Florida compare to other states for franchises?

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

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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 $132,144 in household income. ZIP 32766 leads at 100, $146,215 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 32766 Pop. 16 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$146,215
#2	ZIP 33473 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$148,776
#3	ZIP 33478 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$142,109
#4	ZIP 33480 Pop. 11 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$151,121
#5	ZIP 33498 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$129,615
#6	ZIP 33547 Pop. 31 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$121,769
#7	ZIP 33548 Pop. 8.7 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$124,548
#8	ZIP 32317 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$121,802
#9	ZIP 32312 Pop. 32 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,664
#10	ZIP 33556 Pop. 34 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$151,034
#11	ZIP 32259 Pop. 70 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$144,168
#12	ZIP 33620 Pop. 6.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	—
#13	ZIP 33626 Pop. 31 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,580
#14	ZIP 33629 Pop. 27 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$158,337
#15	ZIP 33957 Pop. 6.4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,730
#16	ZIP 34108 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,187
#17	ZIP 34201 Pop. 4 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$124,000
#18	ZIP 34202 Pop. 27 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,210
#19	ZIP 34211 Pop. 21 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$118,565
#20	ZIP 34212 Pop. 24 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$119,298

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 Florida, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $132,144 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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