What franchises are available in New Jersey?

New Jersey 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 Jersey?

New Jersey is rated a excellent market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 80/100. There are approximately 6 franchise businesses across 598 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 07626. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

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

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

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

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

Aggregated from 598 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in NJ ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Excellent

9.3 Million

Total Population

$110 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Registered Franchise Businesses

New Jersey has 6 registered franchise businesses across 598 ZIP codes, serving a population of 9.3 Million. Median household income averages $111,631 — 36,631 above the national median.

Strong market. The 80/100 average across 598 scored ZIP codes reflects high walkability, solid incomes, and room to grow. The top ZIPs here are worth a close look.

Top ZIP Codes in New Jersey

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ZIP 07626 Pop. 9.1 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 07627 Pop. 4.9 Thousand

$180 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 07628 Pop. 18 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 07630 Pop. 7.3 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 08502 Pop. 12 Thousand

$220 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 07632 Pop. 5.3 Thousand

$220 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 07640 Pop. 4.9 Thousand

$180 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 07642 Pop. 10 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 08501 Pop. 6.3 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 07645 Pop. 8.6 Thousand

$180 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

See the top 20 ZIP codes in New Jersey 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.