What franchises are available in Delaware?

Delaware 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 Delaware?

Delaware is rated a good market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 63/100. There are approximately 38 franchise businesses across 68 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 19807. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

What are the best locations for a franchise in Delaware?

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

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

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

Aggregated from 68 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in DE ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Good

1 Million

Total Population

$78 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Registered Franchise Businesses

Delaware has 38 registered franchise businesses across 68 ZIP codes, serving a population of 1 Million. Median household income averages $78,230, close to the national median.

Good numbers overall. A 63/100 state average means most Delaware markets are workable. Some are genuinely underserved. At 0.6 franchise businesses per ZIP on average, the right neighborhood can give you real breathing room.

Top ZIP Codes in Delaware

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ZIP 19807 Pop. 7.8 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 19707 Pop. 17 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 19709 Pop. 51 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 19717 Pop. 6.5 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 19734 Pop. 14 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 19701 Pop. 45 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 19962 Pop. 13 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 19971 Pop. 16 Thousand

$100 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 19938 Pop. 9.9 Thousand

$96 Thousand

med. income

score

#10

ZIP 19711 Pop. 49 Thousand

$94 Thousand

med. income

score

Best Markets

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

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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.