What franchises are available in Utah?

Utah 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 Utah?

Utah is rated a fair market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 52/100. There are approximately 3 franchise businesses across 298 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 84095. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

What are the best locations for a franchise in Utah?

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

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

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

Aggregated from 298 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in UT ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

3.3 Million

Total Population

$73 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Registered Franchise Businesses

Utah has 3 registered franchise businesses across 298 ZIP codes, serving a population of 3.3 Million. Median household income averages $73,163, close to the national median.

Mixed picture. The 52/100 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 Utah

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ZIP 84095 Pop. 38 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 84108 Pop. 22 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 84025 Pop. 25 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 84050 Pop. 12 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 84049 Pop. 6.9 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 84310 Pop. 5 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 84036 Pop. 8.8 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 84020 Pop. 50 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 84037 Pop. 39 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 84075 Pop. 34 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

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

Best Franchise Businesses Markets in Utah

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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.