What franchises are available in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania is rated a fair market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 50/100. There are approximately 3 franchise businesses across 1,833 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 19333. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

What are the best locations for a franchise in Pennsylvania?

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

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

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

Aggregated from 1,833 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

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Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

13 Million

Total Population

$69 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Registered Franchise Businesses

Pennsylvania has 3 registered franchise businesses across 1,833 ZIP codes, serving a population of 13 Million. Median household income averages $69,458 — 5,542 below the national median.

Mixed picture. The 50/100 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 Pennsylvania

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ZIP 19333 Pop. 7.6 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 19380 Pop. 50 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 19301 Pop. 8.3 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 19382 Pop. 53 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 19081 Pop. 10 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 19034 Pop. 7.1 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 19031 Pop. 5.2 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 19025 Pop. 7.4 Thousand

$180 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 15367 Pop. 9.9 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 19422 Pop. 20 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

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

Best Franchise Businesses Markets in Pennsylvania

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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.