What franchises are available in Ohio?

Ohio 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 Ohio?

Ohio is rated a fair market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 54/100. There are approximately 19 franchise businesses across 1,233 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 45243. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

What are the best locations for a franchise in Ohio?

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

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

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

Aggregated from 1,233 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in OH ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

12 Million

Total Population

$66 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Registered Franchise Businesses

Ohio has 19 registered franchise businesses across 1,233 ZIP codes, serving a population of 12 Million. Median household income averages $66,171 — 8,829 below the national median.

Mixed picture. The 54/100 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 Ohio

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ZIP 45243 Pop. 16 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 43021 Pop. 15 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 45305 Pop. 12 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 43023 Pop. 16 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 43065 Pop. 45 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 43064 Pop. 18 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 43147 Pop. 46 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 44243 Pop. 5 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 43061 Pop. 5.2 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 43617 Pop. 8.6 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

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

Best Franchise Businesses Markets in Ohio

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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.