Which Locations are the Most Popular for Opening a Franchise?
In yesterday’s blog we found out which of the franchise industries potential investors are looking at the most. Food franchises were the most popular, followed by children’s and then coffee. So where in the U.S. are these potential investor folks located; where do they want to set up their business?
Take a look at the statistics below, see how popular your region is, and click on the region name to discover what franchises are on offer for you there.
The Most Popular Regions for Opening a Franchise
| Region | Percentage of Franchise Enquiries |
| California | 11.4% |
| Texas | 11.2% |
| Florida | 8.4% |
| New York | 6.4% |
| Georgia | 5.4% |
| Illinois | 5.2% |
| North Carolina | 4.1% |
| New Jersey | 3.7% |
| Pennsylvania | 3.4% |
| Michigan | 3.3% |
| Virginia | 2.7% |
| Ohio | 2.6% |
| Tennessee | 2.4% |
| Massachusetts | 1.9% |
| Arizona | 1.8% |
| Colorado | 1.7% |
| District of Columbia | 1.7% |
| Washington | 1.6% |
| Missouri | 1.6% |
| Maryland | 1.5% |
| Minnesota | 1.5% |
| Indiana | 1.4% |
| Wisconsin | 1.4% |
| Louisiana | 1.2% |
| South Carolina | 1.2% |
| Alabama | 1.1% |
| Nevada | 1.0% |
| Connecticut | 0.9% |
| Kentucky | 0.8% |
| Oregon | 0.8% |
| Utah | 0.8% |
| Oklahoma | 0.7% |
| Nebraska | 0.6% |
| Mississippi | 0.6% |
| Arkansas | 0.5% |
| Iowa | 0.5% |
| Kansas | 0.5% |
| Hawaii | 0.3% |
| New Hampshire | 0.3% |
| New Mexico | 0.3% |
| Idaho | 0.2% |
| Rhode Island | 0.2% |
| West Virginia | 0.2% |
| Delaware | 0.2% |
| North Dakota | 0.2% |
| Maine | 0.1% |
| South Dakota | 0.1% |
| Montana | 0.1% |
| Alaska | 0.1% |
| Wyoming | 0.1% |
| Vermont | 0.1% |
Statistics dated 22 May 2018.