What franchises are available in Mississippi?

Mississippi 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 Mississippi?

Mississippi is rated a fair market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 43/100. There are approximately 0 franchise businesses across 427 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 38677. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

What are the best locations for a franchise in Mississippi?

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

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

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

Aggregated from 427 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in MS ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

3 Million

Total Population

$45 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Mixed picture. The 43/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in Mississippi

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ZIP 38677 Pop. 5 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 39110 Pop. 48 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 39762 Pop. 4.8 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 38672 Pop. 16 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 38857 Pop. 4.4 Thousand

$100 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 38651 Pop. 8.5 Thousand

$97 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 38654 Pop. 57 Thousand

$99 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 39047 Pop. 41 Thousand

$93 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 38632 Pop. 31 Thousand

$90 Thousand

med. income

score

#10

ZIP 39042 Pop. 38 Thousand

$89 Thousand

med. income

score

Best Markets

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

Best Franchise Businesses Markets in Mississippi

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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.