What franchises are available in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?

Massachusetts is rated a good market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 77/100. There are approximately 0 franchise businesses across 514 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 02451. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

What are the best locations for a franchise in Massachusetts?

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

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

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

Aggregated from 514 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in MA ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Good

6.9 Million

Total Population

$110 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Good numbers overall. A 77/100 state average means most Massachusetts markets are workable. Some are genuinely underserved.

Top ZIP Codes in Massachusetts

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ZIP 02451 Pop. 18 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 02186 Pop. 29 Thousand

$180 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 02184 Pop. 39 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 01863 Pop. 9.6 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 02176 Pop. 29 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 01862 Pop. 12 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 02155 Pop. 61 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 02114 Pop. 14 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 02116 Pop. 22 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 01845 Pop. 32 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

See the top 20 ZIP codes in Massachusetts 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.