What franchises are available in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?

Rhode Island is rated a good market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 73/100. There are approximately 0 franchise businesses across 81 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 02921. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

What are the best locations for a franchise in Rhode Island?

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

How much does it cost to open a franchise in Rhode Island?

Franchise costs vary widely. Entry-level franchises in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island

Aggregated from 81 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in RI ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Good

1.1 Million

Total Population

$88 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Good numbers overall. A 73/100 state average means most Rhode Island markets are workable. Some are genuinely underserved.

Top ZIP Codes in Rhode Island

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ZIP 02921 Pop. 13 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 02912 Pop. 4.8 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 02892 Pop. 5.7 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 02881 Pop. 7.2 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 02874 Pop. 6.7 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 02871 Pop. 18 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 02864 Pop. 36 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 02859 Pop. 6.8 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 02835 Pop. 5.5 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 02830 Pop. 6.9 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

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

Best Franchise Businesses Markets in Rhode Island

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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.