What franchises are available in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?

New Hampshire is rated a good market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 66/100. There are approximately 0 franchise businesses across 247 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 03052. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

What are the best locations for a franchise in New Hampshire?

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

How much does it cost to open a franchise in New Hampshire?

Franchise costs vary widely. Entry-level franchises in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire

Aggregated from 247 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in NH ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Good

1.4 Million

Total Population

$94 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Good numbers overall. A 66/100 state average means most New Hampshire markets are workable. Some are genuinely underserved.

Top ZIP Codes in New Hampshire

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ZIP 03052 Pop. 8.5 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 03053 Pop. 26 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 03054 Pop. 28 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 03885 Pop. 7.7 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 03861 Pop. 4.6 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 03862 Pop. 4.6 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 03884 Pop. 4.3 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 03304 Pop. 8.3 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 03070 Pop. 6.1 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 03076 Pop. 14 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

See the top 20 ZIP codes in New Hampshire 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.