What franchises are available in New York?

New York 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 York?

New York is rated a fair market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 57/100. There are approximately 30 franchise businesses across 1,825 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 11222. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

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

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

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

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

Aggregated from 1,825 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

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Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

20 Million

Total Population

$80 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Registered Franchise Businesses

New York has 30 registered franchise businesses across 1,825 ZIP codes, serving a population of 20 Million. Median household income averages $80,343 — 5,343 above the national median.

Mixed picture. The 57/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Competition runs about 0.0 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in New York

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ZIP 11222 Pop. 41 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 11963 Pop. 8.1 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 11217 Pop. 43 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 11215 Pop. 71 Thousand

$180 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 11968 Pop. 14 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 11971 Pop. 6.5 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 12018 Pop. 7.1 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 11201 Pop. 69 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 11109 Pop. 7.4 Thousand

$200 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 11050 Pop. 33 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

See the top 20 ZIP codes in New York 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.