What franchises are available in Florida?

Florida 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 Florida?

Florida is rated a good market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 67/100. There are approximately 49 franchise businesses across 1,013 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 32766. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

What are the best locations for a franchise in Florida?

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

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

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

Aggregated from 1,013 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in FL ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Good

22 Million

Total Population

$70 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Registered Franchise Businesses

Florida has 49 registered franchise businesses across 1,013 ZIP codes, serving a population of 22 Million. Median household income averages $69,824 — 5,176 below the national median.

Good numbers overall. A 67/100 state average means most Florida markets are workable. Some are genuinely underserved. At 0.0 franchise businesses per ZIP on average, the right neighborhood can give you real breathing room.

Top ZIP Codes in Florida

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ZIP 32766 Pop. 16 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 33473 Pop. 11 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 33478 Pop. 15 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 33480 Pop. 11 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 33498 Pop. 17 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 33547 Pop. 31 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 33548 Pop. 8.7 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 32317 Pop. 15 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 32312 Pop. 32 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 33556 Pop. 34 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

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

Best Franchise Businesses Markets in Florida

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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.