What franchises are available in Hawaii?

Hawaii 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 Hawaii?

Hawaii is rated a good market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 65/100. There are approximately 0 franchise businesses across 98 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 96734. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

What are the best locations for a franchise in Hawaii?

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

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

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

Aggregated from 98 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in HI ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Good

1.4 Million

Total Population

$76 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Good numbers overall. A 65/100 state average means most Hawaii markets are workable. Some are genuinely underserved.

Top ZIP Codes in Hawaii

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ZIP 96734 Pop. 51 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 96821 Pop. 20 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 96789 Pop. 55 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 96706 Pop. 83 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 96707 Pop. 49 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 96744 Pop. 56 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 96860 Pop. 4.4 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 96825 Pop. 31 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 96857 Pop. 4.4 Thousand

100

score

#10

ZIP 96795 Pop. 10 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

See the top 20 ZIP codes in Hawaii 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.