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 Nebraska at the end of its latest reported year, mostly 2025. Each brand’s page lists every state it operates in.
Largest franchises in Nebraska
Scooter's Coffee leads with 126 locations in Nebraska, 14% of its US total. Food brands make up most of the list: they account for 66% of the locations in these tables. Open a brand for its fees, royalty and how its location count has changed.
| Brand | In NE | Across the US | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter's Coffee$659K–$1.35M to open | 126 | 906 | $659K–$1.35M |
| McDonald's$1.47M–$2.64M to open | 77 | 13,449 | $1.47M–$2.64M |
| Pizza Hut$846K–$2.13M to open | 60 | 5,031 | $846K–$2.13M |
| Burger King$348K–$4.73M to open | 54 | 6,650 | $348K–$4.73M |
| Ace Hardware$604K–$2M to open | 46 | 4,885 | $604K–$2M |
| Taco Bell$1.86M–$4.31M to open | 46 | 7,998 | $1.86M–$4.31M |
| Arby's$869K–$2.46M to open | 45 | 3,265 | $869K–$2.46M |
| Jani-King$50K–$138K to open | 44 | 4,750 | $50K–$138K |
| Domino's$231K–$744K to open | 35 | 7,158 | $231K–$744K |
| Anytime Fitness$539K–$905K to open | 30 | 2,282 | $539K–$905K |
| Little Caesars$377K–$1.77M to open | 29 | 3,750 | $377K–$1.77M |
| Sonic$1.49M–$2.52M to open | 29 | 3,120 | $1.49M–$2.52M |
| KFC$2.11M–$4.16M to open | 22 | 3,490 | $2.11M–$4.16M |
| Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers$855K–$1.3M to open | 18 | 580 | $855K–$1.3M |
| Cinnabon$257K–$704K to open | 17 | 1,338 | $257K–$704K |
| HOTWORX$289K–$830K to open | 16 | 812 | $289K–$830K |
| Kona Ice$115K–$229K to open | 16 | 1,933 | $115K–$229K |
| Jackson Hewitt$71K–$105K to open | 15 | 2,468 | $71K–$105K |
| Jiffy Lube$211K–$510K to open | 15 | 2,083 | $211K–$510K |
| Culver's$3.41M–$10.3M to open | 13 | 1,041 | $3.41M–$10.3M |
| Chick-fil-A$318K–$3.46M to open | 12 | 2,863 | $318K–$3.46M |
| Servpro$263K–$386K to open | 12 | 2,354 | $263K–$386K |
| Buffalo Wild Wings$2.46M–$4.9M to open | 11 | 1,174 | $2.46M–$4.9M |
| Quiznos$214K–$649K to open | 11 | 138 | $214K–$649K |
| Home Instead$93K–$351K to open | 9 | 634 | $93K–$351K |
Best franchises to own in Nebraska
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 Nebraska. They are ordered by how few owners left each year, nationally.
| Brand | In NE | Exits/yr | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Brothers Automotive$515K–$650K to open | 5 | none | $515K–$650K |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes$475K–$994K to open | 3 | under 0.1% | $475K–$994K |
| Culver's$3.41M–$10.3M to open | 13 | under 0.1% | $3.41M–$10.3M |
| Domino's$231K–$744K to open | 35 | 0.2% | $231K–$744K |
| The Goddard School$1M–$1.5M to open | 1 | 0.3% | $1M–$1.5M |
| Club Pilates$413K–$1.03M to open | 7 | 0.3% | $413K–$1.03M |
| HOTWORX$289K–$830K to open | 16 | 0.3% | $289K–$830K |
| Primrose Schools$5.02M–$7.96M to open | 7 | 0.4% | $5.02M–$7.96M |
| Taco Bell$1.86M–$4.31M to open | 46 | 0.4% | $1.86M–$4.31M |
| Lawn Doctor$136K–$164K to open | 2 | 0.9% | $136K–$164K |
Brands strongest in Nebraska
Nebraska 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 NE | Share of US | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter's Coffee$659K–$1.35M to open | 126 | 14% | $659K–$1.35M |
| Quiznos$214K–$649K to open | 11 | 8% | $214K–$649K |
| Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers$855K–$1.3M to open | 18 | 3% | $855K–$1.3M |
| HOTWORX$289K–$830K to open | 16 | 2% | $289K–$830K |
| Arby's$869K–$2.46M to open | 45 | 1% | $869K–$2.46M |
| Anytime Fitness$539K–$905K to open | 30 | 1% | $539K–$905K |
| Cinnabon$257K–$704K to open | 17 | 1% | $257K–$704K |
| Culver's$3.41M–$10.3M to open | 13 | 1% | $3.41M–$10.3M |
| Pizza Hut$846K–$2.13M to open | 60 | 1% | $846K–$2.13M |
Well-known brands with few locations in Nebraska
Each of these has at least 300 locations nationally but far fewer in Nebraska 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 NE | Across the US | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack in the Box$1.91M–$4.04M to open | 0 | 2,131 | $1.91M–$4.04M |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe$276K–$771K to open | 3 | 1,651 | $276K–$771K |
| Take 5 Oil Change$912K–$2.05M to open | 1 | 1,142 | $912K–$2.05M |
| Zaxby's$1.45M–$3.81M to open | 0 | 969 | $1.45M–$3.81M |
| Bojangles$2.85M–$3.95M to open | 0 | 867 | $2.85M–$3.95M |
| Baskin-Robbins$307K–$627K to open | 1 | 967 | $307K–$627K |
| Goosehead Insurance$66K–$112K to open | 2 | 1,009 | $66K–$112K |
| The Joint Chiropractic$254K–$521K to open | 2 | 935 | $254K–$521K |
| Jamba$481K–$941K to open | 1 | 710 | $481K–$941K |
Franchises under $150K in Nebraska
Brands with at least five locations in Nebraska 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 NE | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|
| Century 21Real estate$36K–$286K to open | 5 | $36K–$286K |
| Liberty TaxTax$50K–$71K to open | 7 | $50K–$71K |
| Jani-KingCommercial cleaning$50K–$138K to open | 44 | $50K–$138K |
| Jackson HewittTax$71K–$105K to open | 15 | $71K–$105K |
| Home InsteadHome care$93K–$351K to open | 9 | $93K–$351K |
| Right at HomeHome care$94K–$176K to open | 5 | $94K–$176K |
| ServiceMaster CleanRestoration$112K–$188K to open | 7 | $112K–$188K |
| Kona IceIce cream$115K–$229K to open | 16 | $115K–$229K |
| One Hour Heating & Air ConditioningHome service$143K–$287K to open | 5 | $143K–$287K |
Franchises in Nebraska by industry
Locations in Nebraska by industry, with the largest brand in each. Brands can sit in more than one industry, so the rows overlap. Outside food, cleaning franchises lead with 75 locations.
| Industry | Locations | Largest brand here |
|---|---|---|
| Food | 674 | Scooter's Coffee126 locations |
| Restaurant | 506 | McDonald's77 locations |
| Fast food | 474 | McDonald's77 locations |
| Burger | 198 | McDonald's77 locations |
| Pizza | 138 | Pizza Hut60 locations |
| Coffee | 127 | Scooter's Coffee126 locations |
| Cleaning | 75 | Jani-King44 locations |
| Home service | 63 | Servpro12 locations |
| Fitness | 60 | Anytime Fitness30 locations |
| Retail | 56 | Ace Hardware46 locations |
Franchisors based in Nebraska
These franchisors have their headquarters in Nebraska. A nearby head office makes it easier to visit before you sign, and training is often held there.
Franchise law in Nebraska
Does Nebraska require franchise registration?
No. Nebraska has no franchise registration law. Franchisors file a one-time exemption notice under the state's business opportunity law instead, and nobody at the state reviews the terms, so the federal rule (documents at least 14 days before you sign or pay) is your main protection. Source: Wiley Rein, Regulation of Franchise Sales