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 Utah at the end of its latest reported year, mostly 2025. Each brand’s page lists every state it operates in.
Largest franchises in Utah
Cinnabon leads with 158 locations in Utah, 12% of its US total. Food brands make up most of the list: they account for 61% of the locations in these tables. Open a brand for its fees, royalty and how its location count has changed.
| Brand | In UT | Across the US | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnabon$257K–$704K to open | 158 | 1,338 | $257K–$704K |
| McDonald's$1.47M–$2.64M to open | 113 | 13,449 | $1.47M–$2.64M |
| Domino's$231K–$744K to open | 86 | 7,158 | $231K–$744K |
| Little Caesars$377K–$1.77M to open | 86 | 3,750 | $377K–$1.77M |
| Jiffy Lube$211K–$510K to open | 79 | 2,083 | $211K–$510K |
| Arby's$869K–$2.46M to open | 70 | 3,265 | $869K–$2.46M |
| Taco Bell$1.86M–$4.31M to open | 68 | 7,998 | $1.86M–$4.31M |
| Ace Hardware$604K–$2M to open | 67 | 4,885 | $604K–$2M |
| Burger King$348K–$4.73M to open | 58 | 6,650 | $348K–$4.73M |
| Big O Tires$544K–$2.74M to open | 52 | 470 | $544K–$2.74M |
| Pizza Hut$846K–$2.13M to open | 45 | 5,031 | $846K–$2.13M |
| Jani-King$50K–$138K to open | 44 | 4,750 | $50K–$138K |
| Del Taco$1.5M–$3.32M to open | 36 | 594 | $1.5M–$3.32M |
| Chick-fil-A$318K–$3.46M to open | 33 | 2,863 | $318K–$3.46M |
| Marco's Pizza$286K–$811K to open | 26 | 1,184 | $286K–$811K |
| Jamba$481K–$941K to open | 24 | 710 | $481K–$941K |
| Servpro$263K–$386K to open | 24 | 2,354 | $263K–$386K |
| The Joint Chiropractic$254K–$521K to open | 24 | 935 | $254K–$521K |
| Mathnasium$127K–$166K to open | 21 | 1,047 | $127K–$166K |
| Anytime Fitness$539K–$905K to open | 19 | 2,282 | $539K–$905K |
| Club Pilates$413K–$1.03M to open | 18 | 1,173 | $413K–$1.03M |
| HOTWORX$289K–$830K to open | 18 | 812 | $289K–$830K |
| Jack in the Box$1.91M–$4.04M to open | 18 | 2,131 | $1.91M–$4.04M |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe$276K–$771K to open | 18 | 1,651 | $276K–$771K |
| Chili's$3.96M–$6.35M to open | 17 | 1,208 | $3.96M–$6.35M |
Best franchises to own in Utah
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 Utah. They are ordered by how few owners left each year, nationally.
| Brand | In UT | Exits/yr | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nothing Bundt Cakes$475K–$994K to open | 13 | under 0.1% | $475K–$994K |
| Culver's$3.41M–$10.3M to open | 14 | under 0.1% | $3.41M–$10.3M |
| Domino's$231K–$744K to open | 86 | 0.2% | $231K–$744K |
| Club Pilates$413K–$1.03M to open | 18 | 0.3% | $413K–$1.03M |
| HOTWORX$289K–$830K to open | 18 | 0.3% | $289K–$830K |
| Taco Bell$1.86M–$4.31M to open | 68 | 0.4% | $1.86M–$4.31M |
| Playa Bowls$282K–$1.06M to open | 1 | 0.7% | $282K–$1.06M |
| Lawn Doctor$136K–$164K to open | 9 | 0.9% | $136K–$164K |
| Midas$385K–$940K to open | 4 | 1.0% | $385K–$940K |
| Kiddie Academy$590K–$1.01M to open | 2 | 1.0% | $590K–$1.01M |
Brands strongest in Utah
Utah 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 UT | Share of US | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnabon$257K–$704K to open | 158 | 12% | $257K–$704K |
| Big O Tires$544K–$2.74M to open | 52 | 11% | $544K–$2.74M |
| Del Taco$1.5M–$3.32M to open | 36 | 6% | $1.5M–$3.32M |
| Grease Monkey$708K–$2.28M to open | 11 | 5% | $708K–$2.28M |
| Menchie's$180K–$515K to open | 13 | 4% | $180K–$515K |
| Mister Sparky$133K–$277K to open | 10 | 4% | $133K–$277K |
| Jiffy Lube$211K–$510K to open | 79 | 4% | $211K–$510K |
| Jamba$481K–$941K to open | 24 | 3% | $481K–$941K |
| The Joint Chiropractic$254K–$521K to open | 24 | 3% | $254K–$521K |
| Little Caesars$377K–$1.77M to open | 86 | 2% | $377K–$1.77M |
Well-known brands with few locations in Utah
Each of these has at least 300 locations nationally but far fewer in Utah 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 UT | Across the US | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC$2.11M–$4.16M to open | 0 | 3,490 | $2.11M–$4.16M |
| Hardee's$1.39M–$2.64M to open | 0 | 1,492 | $1.39M–$2.64M |
| Bojangles$2.85M–$3.95M to open | 0 | 867 | $2.85M–$3.95M |
| The Goddard School$1M–$1.5M to open | 0 | 665 | $1M–$1.5M |
| Comfort Keepers$120K–$191K to open | 0 | 624 | $120K–$191K |
| Primrose Schools$5.02M–$7.96M to open | 0 | 556 | $5.02M–$7.96M |
| Red Roof$7.25M–$8.9M to open | 1 | 623 | $7.25M–$8.9M |
| Edible Arrangements$216K–$589K to open | 1 | 597 | $216K–$589K |
| Moe's Southwest Grill$644K–$1.97M to open | 1 | 568 | $644K–$1.97M |
| Checkers & Rally's$449K–$1.92M to open | 0 | 451 | $449K–$1.92M |
Franchises under $150K in Utah
Brands with at least five locations in Utah 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 UT | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|
| Century 21Real estate$36K–$286K to open | 15 | $36K–$286K |
| Liberty TaxTax$50K–$71K to open | 15 | $50K–$71K |
| Jani-KingCommercial cleaning$50K–$138K to open | 44 | $50K–$138K |
| Goosehead Insuranceinsurance$66K–$112K to open | 9 | $66K–$112K |
| Jackson HewittTax$71K–$105K to open | 9 | $71K–$105K |
| Home InsteadHome care$93K–$351K to open | 5 | $93K–$351K |
| KumonEducation$102K–$234K to open | 9 | $102K–$234K |
| Kona IceIce cream$115K–$229K to open | 7 | $115K–$229K |
| Visiting AngelsHome care$125K–$171K to open | 6 | $125K–$171K |
| Merry MaidsCleaning$127K–$169K to open | 8 | $127K–$169K |
Franchises in Utah by industry
Locations in Utah by industry, with the largest brand in each. Brands can sit in more than one industry, so the rows overlap. Outside food, auto repair franchises lead with 163 locations.
| Industry | Locations | Largest brand here |
|---|---|---|
| Food | 1,029 | Cinnabon158 locations |
| Restaurant | 787 | McDonald's113 locations |
| Fast food | 731 | McDonald's113 locations |
| Pizza | 259 | Domino's86 locations |
| Burger | 231 | McDonald's113 locations |
| Bakery | 171 | Cinnabon158 locations |
| Auto repair | 163 | Jiffy Lube79 locations |
| Oil change | 99 | Jiffy Lube79 locations |
| Home service | 97 | Servpro24 locations |
| Retail | 91 | Ace Hardware67 locations |
Franchisors based in Utah
These franchisors have their headquarters in Utah. A nearby head office makes it easier to visit before you sign, and training is often held there.
Franchise law in Utah
Does Utah require franchise registration?
No. Utah has no franchise registration law. Franchisors file an annual 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