Top Franchises in Florida
Florida is the second-largest franchise market in the US and a top-10 fastest-growing state per IFA 2026. Rapid population growth, no state income tax, year-round consumer activity, and a massive retirement demographic drive demand for senior care and home services.
Florida Franchise Registration Requirements
Florida is a franchise filing state. Franchisors must file a notice of exemption with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Less burdensome than full registration states.
Largest Franchise Systems Operating in Florida
Ranked by total franchised unit count. National franchise systems with 50+ units typically operate locations in Florida. Click any brand for the full FDD analysis.
| Brand | Industry | Units | Investment | Royalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | QSR | 20,133 | $263K – $630K | 8.0% |
| McDonald's | QSR | 12,772 | $1.5M – $2.7M | 5.0% |
| Roosters Men’s Grooming Center | Pet Services | 8,982 | $266K – $432K | 4.0% |
| Dunkin’ | QSR | 8,265 | $211K – $1.8M | 5.9% |
| 7-Eleven | Retail | 7,218 | $142K – $1.6M | 18.0% |
| Taco Bell | QSR | 7,198 | $1.9M – $4.3M | 5.5% |
| BURGER KING | QSR | 6,640 | $348K – $4.7M | 4.5% |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | QSR | 6,600 | $107K – $744K | 5.5% |
| Wendy's | QSR | 5,627 | $1.5M – $3.0M | 6.0% |
| Jazzercise | Fitness | 5,253 | $2K – $41K | 20.0% |
| JANI-KING OF CALIFORNIA, INC. | Cleaning/Janitorial | 4,956 | $23K – $170K | 10.0% |
| JANI-KING OF MILWAUKEE | Cleaning/Janitorial | 4,916 | $23K – $81K | 11.0% |
| JANI-KING OF BUFFALO, INC. | Cleaning/Janitorial | 4,916 | $42K – $119K | 10.0% |
| Ace Hardware | Home Services | 4,759 | $604K – $2.0M | — |
| Ace Hardware Corporation | Home Services | 4,759 | $604K – $2.0M | — |
| Health Mart | Health/Wellness | 4,657 | $2K – $834K | — |
| Health Mart Systems, Inc. | Health/Wellness | 4,657 | $2K – $674K | — |
| JANI-KING | Cleaning/Janitorial | 4,534 | $170K – $2.9M | 6.0% |
| Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC | Financial Services | 4,003 | $12K – $130K | — |
| LITTLE CAESAR ENTERPRISES, INC. | QSR | 3,641 | $447K – $1.8M | 6.0% |
| Little Caesars | QSR | 3,599 | $447K – $1.8M | 6.0% |
| Snap-on Tools Company LLC | Retail | 3,238 | $223K – $509K | — |
| Sonic | QSR | 3,194 | $669K – $3.1M | 5.0% |
| Stratus Building Solutions of The Bronx | Cleaning/Janitorial | 3,144 | $5K – $80K | 5.0% |
| Jackson Hewitt Inc. | Financial Services | 3,092 | $15K – $105K | 15.0% |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | QSR | 3,035 | $505K – $3.9M | 5.0% |
| Noble Roman's Pizza | QSR | 2,871 | $32K – $142K | 7.0% |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | Travel | 2,796 | $2K – $21K | 3.0% |
| Papa John's | QSR | 2,689 | $261K – $853K | 5.0% |
| Papa Johns | QSR | 2,689 | $261K – $853K | 5.0% |
Low-Investment Franchises Under $100K in Florida
For entrepreneurs with limited capital, these franchises offer entry points under $100,000.
| Brand | Industry | Investment Range | Franchise Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Cleaning Systems of the Southern Valley | Cleaning/Janitorial | $6K – $10K | $5K |
| SIGN GYPSIES | Retail | $4K – $10K | $1K |
| Vanguard Cleaning Systems of Virginia | Cleaning/Janitorial | $6K – $10K | $5K |
| Vanguard Cleaning Systems of Upstate New York | Cleaning/Janitorial | $6K – $10K | $5K |
| Vanguard Cleaning Systems of Long Island | Cleaning/Janitorial | $6K – $10K | $5K |
| Baby Boot Camp | Travel | $5K – $11K | $7K |
| TAP INTO LOCAL LLC | Technology | $8K – $11K | $5K |
| BELOCAL | Technology | $2K – $12K | $735 |
| N2 Franchising, Inc. / REAL PRODUCERS® | Retail | $2K – $12K | $735 |
| N2 Franchising, Inc. | Retail | $2K – $12K | $735 |
Fastest-Growing Franchises Available in Florida
Franchise systems with the highest net unit additions over the last year — a proxy for healthy unit economics and franchisee demand.
| Brand | Industry | Net Unit Adds | Total Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratus Building Solutions of The Bronx | Cleaning/Janitorial | +642 | 3,144 |
| Signal | Other | +586 | 1,059 |
| Jersey Mike's | QSR | +308 | 2,647 |
| Fish With You | QSR | +253 | 2,247 |
| PackageHub Business Centers | Home Services | +231 | 925 |
| CruiseOne | Travel | +221 | 1,954 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | Travel | +212 | 2,796 |
| Dunkin’ | QSR | +200 | 8,265 |
| Taco Bell | QSR | +166 | 7,198 |
| Club Pilates | Fitness | +161 | 868 |
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