What are the best cities for a franchise in Louisiana?

The top-rated areas for franchises in Louisiana are ZIP 70124 (score: 100/100), ZIP 70734 (score: 100/100), ZIP 70447 (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 Louisiana compare to other states for franchises?

Louisiana averages 90/100 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 Louisiana

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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 $103,316 in household income. ZIP 70124 leads at 100, $121,318 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 70124 Pop. 21 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$121,318
#2	ZIP 70734 Pop. 9.9 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$124,059
#3	ZIP 70447 Pop. 17 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$123,841
#4	ZIP 70030 Pop. 4 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$117,218
#5	ZIP 70769 Pop. 48 Thousand	98 Excellent	—	$114,707
#6	ZIP 70739 Pop. 14 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$105,969
#7	ZIP 70710 Pop. 7.1 Thousand	92 Excellent	—	$105,635
#8	ZIP 70611 Pop. 21 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$101,146
#9	ZIP 70518 Pop. 17 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$103,574
#10	ZIP 70817 Pop. 33 Thousand	90 Excellent	—	$102,878
#11	ZIP 70803 Pop. 3.4 Thousand	88 Excellent	—	—
#12	ZIP 70115 Pop. 32 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$94,181
#13	ZIP 70810 Pop. 43 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,712
#14	ZIP 70471 Pop. 24 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$96,510
#15	ZIP 70706 Pop. 23 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$94,768
#16	ZIP 70047 Pop. 13 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$95,240
#17	ZIP 70592 Pop. 32 Thousand	86 Excellent	—	$93,453
#18	ZIP 70763 Pop. 4.5 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$91,250
#19	ZIP 71006 Pop. 15 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$91,318
#20	ZIP 70719 Pop. 4.3 Thousand	84 Excellent	—	$92,231

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 Louisiana, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $103,316 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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