Top Franchises in Rhode Island

Rhode Island's compact geography and Providence metro support efficient franchise operations with moderate costs.

Population
1.1M
Median Income
$76,528
Franchise Units
4,200
Franchise Output
$4.6B

Rhode Island Franchise Registration Requirements

Registration State

Rhode Island is a franchise registration state. Franchisors must register with the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation.

Largest Franchise Systems Operating in Rhode Island

Ranked by total franchised unit count. National franchise systems with 50+ units typically operate locations in Rhode Island. Click any brand for the full FDD analysis.

BrandIndustryUnitsInvestmentRoyalty
SUBWAYQSR20,133$263K – $630K8.0%
McDonald'sQSR12,772$1.5M – $2.7M5.0%
Rooster & RiceQSR8,982$266K – $432K4.0%
Dunkin’QSR8,265$211K – $1.8M5.9%
7-ElevenRetail7,218$142K – $1.6M18.0%
TACO BELL EXPRESSQSR7,198$287K – $856K10.0%
BURGER KINGQSR6,640$348K – $4.7M4.5%
DOMINO'S PIZZAQSR6,600$107K – $744K5.5%
Wendys Or Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers RestauQSR5,627$1.5M – $3.0M6.0%
Wendys Or Wendys Old Fashioned Hamburgers RestaurantsQSR5,627$1.5M – $3.0M4.0%
JazzerciseFitness5,253$2K – $41K20.0%
JANI-KING OF CALIFORNIA, INC.Cleaning/Janitorial4,956$23K – $170K10.0%
JANI-KING OF MILWAUKEECleaning/Janitorial4,916$23K – $81K11.0%
JANI-KING OF BUFFALO, INC.Cleaning/Janitorial4,916$42K – $119K10.0%
Ace HardwareHome Services4,759$604K – $2.0M -
Health MartHealth/Wellness4,657$2K – $834K -
JANI-KINGCleaning/Janitorial4,534$170K – $2.9M6.0%
ADVANCED FRESH CONCEPTS ZENSHI AFC WILD BLUEOther4,069$41K – $139K11.0%
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLCFinancial Services4,003$12K – $130K -
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC INDEPENDENT ADVISOR BUSINEFinancial Services4,003$12K – $133K -
LITTLE CAESAR ENTERPRISES, INC.QSR3,641$447K – $1.8M6.0%
Little CaesarsQSR3,599$447K – $1.8M6.0%
Re MAX FDD For Use In Northern IllinoisOther3,374$45K – $266K1.0%
REMAX FDD For Use In Northern IllinoisReal Estate3,374$45K – $266K1.0%
REMAX FDD For Use In Central And Southern IllinoisReal Estate3,374$45K – $246K1.0%
Snap-on ToolsOther3,238$222K – $500K -
Snap-on Tools Company LLCRetail3,238$223K – $509K -
SONIC DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS NUMBER 7.1A LICENSE AGREEMENTCasual Dining3,195$699K – $3.4M5.0%
Sonic Drive-InsOther3,194$669K – $3.1M5.0%
SonicQSR3,194$669K – $3.1M5.0%

Low-Investment Franchises Under $100K in Rhode Island

For entrepreneurs with limited capital, these franchises offer entry points under $100,000.

BrandIndustryInvestment RangeFranchise Fee
SIGN GYPSIESRetail$4K – $10K$1K
Vanguard Cleaning Systems of VirginiaCleaning/Janitorial$6K – $10K$5K
Innovative OfferingsOther$6K – $10K$5K
PJSJOther$6K – $10K$5K
TAPintoOther$8K – $11K$5K
BELOCAL®Technology$2K – $12K$735
REAL PRODUCERS®Technology$2K – $12K$735
Coffee NewsQSR$11K – $12K$10K
STROLL or GREETTechnology$2K – $13K$735
PackageHub Business CentersHome Services$6K – $13K$500

Fastest-Growing Franchises Available in Rhode Island

Franchise systems with the highest net unit additions over the last year - a proxy for healthy unit economics and franchisee demand.

BrandIndustryNet Unit AddsTotal Units
DNA UnlimitedOther+6423,144
Jersey Mike'sQSR+3082,647
PackageHub Business CentersHome Services+231925
CruiseOneTravel+2211,954
CruiseOne Dream VacationsTravel+2211,954
CpOther+2122,796
CRUISE PLANNERSTravel+2122,796
Pla-FitFitness+2051,456
Dunkin’QSR+2008,265
Club Pilates Franchise SPVFitness+161868

Top Franchise Industries in Rhode Island

QSRHome ServicesTourism

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Last updated: April 2026