What franchises are available in Colorado?

Colorado 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 Colorado?

Colorado is rated a fair market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 54/100. There are approximately 26 franchise businesses across 527 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 80210. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

What are the best locations for a franchise in Colorado?

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

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

Franchise costs vary widely. Entry-level franchises in Colorado 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 Colorado

Aggregated from 527 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in CO ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

5.8 Million

Total Population

$75 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Registered Franchise Businesses

Colorado has 26 registered franchise businesses across 527 ZIP codes, serving a population of 5.8 Million. Median household income averages $74,534, close to the national median.

Mixed picture. The 54/100 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 Colorado

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ZIP 80210 Pop. 39 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 80209 Pop. 27 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 80908 Pop. 23 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 80913 Pop. 6.9 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 80138 Pop. 36 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 80135 Pop. 4.3 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 80134 Pop. 78 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 80132 Pop. 29 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 80921 Pop. 25 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 80130 Pop. 25 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

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

Best Franchise Businesses Markets in Colorado

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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.