What franchises are available in Washington?

Washington 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 Washington?

Washington is rated a fair market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 59/100. There are approximately 0 franchise businesses across 605 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 98040. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

What are the best locations for a franchise in Washington?

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

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

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

Aggregated from 605 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in WA ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

7.7 Million

Total Population

$80 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Mixed picture. The 59/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in Washington

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ZIP 98040 Pop. 25 Thousand

$200 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 98042 Pop. 49 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 99005 Pop. 11 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 98045 Pop. 16 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 98258 Pop. 52 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 98625 Pop. 7 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 98321 Pop. 18 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 98052 Pop. 79 Thousand

$160 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 98053 Pop. 23 Thousand

$180 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 98642 Pop. 26 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

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

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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.