What franchises are available in Texas?

Texas 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 Texas?

Texas is rated a fair market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 54/100. There are approximately 127 franchise businesses across 1,989 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 78739. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

What are the best locations for a franchise in Texas?

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

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

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

Aggregated from 1,989 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in TX ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

30 Million

Total Population

$65 Thousand

Avg Median Income

127

Registered Franchise Businesses

Texas has 127 registered franchise businesses across 1,989 ZIP codes, serving a population of 30 Million. Median household income averages $64,937 — 10,063 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 0.1 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in Texas

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ZIP 78739 Pop. 21 Thousand

$220 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 77316 Pop. 32 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 78717 Pop. 36 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 77204 Pop. 4.1 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 77459 Pop. 81 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 77094 Pop. 11 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 78750 Pop. 29 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 77059 Pop. 18 Thousand

$170 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 78703 Pop. 22 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 76182 Pop. 31 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

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

Best Franchise Businesses Markets in Texas

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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.