What franchises are available in Arizona?

Arizona supports franchises across industries including fast food, fitness, cleaning, home services, and more. Total franchise investment typically ranges from $10,000 (Chick-fil-A) to $2M+ (Ace Hardware), depending on the brand and location. Browse all franchise options at FranchiseBudget.com for detailed FDD-based investment data.

What is the franchise market opportunity in Arizona?

Arizona is rated a fair market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 56/100. There are approximately 13 franchise businesses across 417 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 85249. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

What are the best locations for a franchise in Arizona?

The best franchise locations in Arizona combine high walkability (foot traffic), strong median incomes, and manageable competition. See our Best Locations page for Arizona to get the top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score.

How much does it cost to open a franchise in Arizona?

Franchise costs vary widely. Entry-level franchises in Arizona can start under $50,000 (cleaning, service franchises), while food franchises like McDonald's or Subway require $230,000–$2.3M total investment. Franchise fees, royalty rates, and build-out costs are detailed for each brand at FranchiseBudget.com.

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Franchise Costs in Arizona

Aggregated from 417 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

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Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

7.3 Million

Total Population

$64 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Registered Franchise Businesses

Arizona has 13 registered franchise businesses across 417 ZIP codes, serving a population of 7.3 Million. Median household income averages $64,019 — 10,981 below the national median.

Mixed picture. The 56/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Competition runs about 0.0 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in Arizona

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ZIP 85249 Pop. 48 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 85028 Pop. 19 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 85045 Pop. 7.5 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 85048 Pop. 34 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 85050 Pop. 33 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 85083 Pop. 21 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 85085 Pop. 30 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 85086 Pop. 43 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 85087 Pop. 9.8 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 85331 Pop. 32 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

See the top 20 ZIP codes in Arizona ranked by opportunity score with full breakdowns.

Best Franchise Businesses Markets in Arizona

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Data sources: Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022, FDIC Summary of Deposits 2023.