A franchise brand’s presence in your state tells you more than its national size. It shows whether customers here already know the name, whether there is a field team and supply route nearby, and how much room is left for a new location. The tables below count each brand’s franchised and company-owned locations in Massachusetts at the end of its latest reported year, mostly 2025. Each brand’s page lists every state it operates in.
Largest franchises in Massachusetts
McDonald's leads with 232 locations in Massachusetts, 2% of its US total. Open a brand for its fees, royalty and how its location count has changed.
| Brand | In MA | Across the US | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's$1.47M–$2.64M to open | 232 | 13,449 | $1.47M–$2.64M |
| Domino's$231K–$744K to open | 146 | 7,158 | $231K–$744K |
| Ace Hardware$604K–$2M to open | 136 | 4,885 | $604K–$2M |
| Burger King$348K–$4.73M to open | 116 | 6,650 | $348K–$4.73M |
| Taco Bell$1.86M–$4.31M to open | 82 | 7,998 | $1.86M–$4.31M |
| Servpro$263K–$386K to open | 59 | 2,354 | $263K–$386K |
| Century 21$36K–$286K to open | 54 | 1,685 | $36K–$286K |
| Liberty Tax$50K–$71K to open | 53 | 1,663 | $50K–$71K |
| KFC$2.11M–$4.16M to open | 47 | 3,490 | $2.11M–$4.16M |
| Kumon$102K–$234K to open | 47 | 1,710 | $102K–$234K |
| Jiffy Lube$211K–$510K to open | 39 | 2,083 | $211K–$510K |
| Anytime Fitness$539K–$905K to open | 37 | 2,282 | $539K–$905K |
| European Wax Center$332K–$777K to open | 30 | 1,047 | $332K–$777K |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe$276K–$771K to open | 30 | 1,651 | $276K–$771K |
| Midas$385K–$940K to open | 27 | 1,000 | $385K–$940K |
| The Maids$118K–$141K to open | 26 | 426 | $118K–$141K |
| Chick-fil-A$318K–$3.46M to open | 24 | 2,863 | $318K–$3.46M |
| Edible Arrangements$216K–$589K to open | 24 | 597 | $216K–$589K |
| Mathnasium$127K–$166K to open | 24 | 1,047 | $127K–$166K |
| Meineke$225K–$1.2M to open | 24 | 709 | $225K–$1.2M |
| Elements Massage$516K–$730K to open | 23 | 240 | $516K–$730K |
| F45 Training$362K–$858K to open | 23 | 708 | $362K–$858K |
| Pure Barre$455K–$736K to open | 23 | 617 | $455K–$736K |
| The Goddard School$1M–$1.5M to open | 23 | 665 | $1M–$1.5M |
| Merry Maids$127K–$169K to open | 21 | 684 | $127K–$169K |
Best franchises to own in Massachusetts
These brands pass all five tests on our best franchises to own ranking (they grew, few owners left, they share earnings figures, they are on the SBA directory and they had at least 100 US locations three years ago) and already operate in Massachusetts. They are ordered by how few owners left each year, nationally.
| Brand | In MA | Exits/yr | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nothing Bundt Cakes$475K–$994K to open | 7 | under 0.1% | $475K–$994K |
| Domino's$231K–$744K to open | 146 | 0.2% | $231K–$744K |
| The Goddard School$1M–$1.5M to open | 23 | 0.3% | $1M–$1.5M |
| Club Pilates$413K–$1.03M to open | 18 | 0.3% | $413K–$1.03M |
| HOTWORX$289K–$830K to open | 6 | 0.3% | $289K–$830K |
| Primrose Schools$5.02M–$7.96M to open | 12 | 0.4% | $5.02M–$7.96M |
| Taco Bell$1.86M–$4.31M to open | 82 | 0.4% | $1.86M–$4.31M |
| Playa Bowls$282K–$1.06M to open | 18 | 0.7% | $282K–$1.06M |
| Lawn Doctor$136K–$164K to open | 18 | 0.9% | $136K–$164K |
| Midas$385K–$940K to open | 27 | 1.0% | $385K–$940K |
Brands strongest in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has about 1% of the US locations of the brands listed here. These brands have a much larger share of their locations in the state, often because they started here or grew outward from a regional base. A strong home market usually means local brand recognition, but also fewer open territories.
| Brand | In MA | Share of US | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elements Massage$516K–$730K to open | 23 | 10% | $516K–$730K |
| Mosquito Squad$162K–$220K to open | 16 | 6% | $162K–$220K |
| The Maids$118K–$141K to open | 26 | 6% | $118K–$141K |
| Playa Bowls$282K–$1.06M to open | 18 | 5% | $282K–$1.06M |
| Mosquito Joe$150K–$192K to open | 19 | 5% | $150K–$192K |
| Edible Arrangements$216K–$589K to open | 24 | 4% | $216K–$589K |
| Senior Helpers$177K–$232K to open | 15 | 4% | $177K–$232K |
| Pure Barre$455K–$736K to open | 23 | 4% | $455K–$736K |
| The Goddard School$1M–$1.5M to open | 23 | 3% | $1M–$1.5M |
| Meineke$225K–$1.2M to open | 24 | 3% | $225K–$1.2M |
Well-known brands with few locations in Massachusetts
Each of these has at least 300 locations nationally but far fewer in Massachusetts than a brand its size usually has here. That can mean open territory for a new owner. It can also mean the brand isn’t selling franchises in the state, has a supply chain that doesn’t reach it yet, or has tried and left, so ask the franchisor which it is.
| Brand | In MA | Across the US | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jani-King$50K–$138K to open | 1 | 4,750 | $50K–$138K |
| Pizza Hut$846K–$2.13M to open | 9 | 5,031 | $846K–$2.13M |
| Arby's$869K–$2.46M to open | 2 | 3,265 | $869K–$2.46M |
| Sonic$1.49M–$2.52M to open | 4 | 3,120 | $1.49M–$2.52M |
| Little Caesars$377K–$1.77M to open | 13 | 3,750 | $377K–$1.77M |
| Jack in the Box$1.91M–$4.04M to open | 0 | 2,131 | $1.91M–$4.04M |
| Hardee's$1.39M–$2.64M to open | 0 | 1,492 | $1.39M–$2.64M |
| Firehouse Subs$405K–$876K to open | 0 | 1,276 | $405K–$876K |
| Marco's Pizza$286K–$811K to open | 0 | 1,184 | $286K–$811K |
| Take 5 Oil Change$912K–$2.05M to open | 0 | 1,142 | $912K–$2.05M |
Franchises under $150K in Massachusetts
Brands with at least five locations in Massachusetts whose estimate starts at $150K or less, cheapest first, with the business each runs. For more options at your budget, use the franchise finder.
| Brand | In MA | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|
| Century 21Real estate$36K–$286K to open | 54 | $36K–$286K |
| Liberty TaxTax$50K–$71K to open | 53 | $50K–$71K |
| Jackson HewittTax$71K–$105K to open | 19 | $71K–$105K |
| Home InsteadHome care$93K–$351K to open | 17 | $93K–$351K |
| Right at HomeHome care$94K–$176K to open | 14 | $94K–$176K |
| The JunkluggersHome service$96K–$359K to open | 7 | $96K–$359K |
| KumonEducation$102K–$234K to open | 47 | $102K–$234K |
| PuroCleanRestoration$109K–$153K to open | 6 | $109K–$153K |
| ServiceMaster CleanRestoration$112K–$188K to open | 8 | $112K–$188K |
| Kona IceIce cream$115K–$229K to open | 11 | $115K–$229K |
Franchises in Massachusetts by industry
Locations in Massachusetts by industry, with the largest brand in each. Brands can sit in more than one industry, so the rows overlap. Outside food, home service franchises lead with 229 locations.
| Industry | Locations | Largest brand here |
|---|---|---|
| Food | 861 | McDonald's232 locations |
| Restaurant | 777 | McDonald's232 locations |
| Fast food | 705 | McDonald's232 locations |
| Burger | 356 | McDonald's232 locations |
| Home service | 229 | Servpro59 locations |
| Retail | 180 | Ace Hardware136 locations |
| Pizza | 170 | Domino's146 locations |
| Cleaning | 124 | Servpro59 locations |
| Fitness | 112 | Anytime Fitness37 locations |
| Auto repair | 98 | Jiffy Lube39 locations |
Franchisors based in Massachusetts
This franchisor has its headquarters in Massachusetts. A nearby head office makes it easier to visit before you sign, and training is often held there.