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 Washington at the end of its latest reported year, mostly 2025. Each brand’s page lists every state it operates in.
Largest franchises in Washington
McDonald's leads with 252 locations in Washington, 2% of its US total. Food brands make up most of the list: they account for 55% of the locations in these tables. Open a brand for its fees, royalty and how its location count has changed.
| Brand | In WA | Across the US | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's$1.47M–$2.64M to open | 252 | 13,449 | $1.47M–$2.64M |
| Domino's$231K–$744K to open | 162 | 7,158 | $231K–$744K |
| Taco Bell$1.86M–$4.31M to open | 155 | 7,998 | $1.86M–$4.31M |
| Ace Hardware$604K–$2M to open | 132 | 4,885 | $604K–$2M |
| Jack in the Box$1.91M–$4.04M to open | 131 | 2,131 | $1.91M–$4.04M |
| Burger King$348K–$4.73M to open | 113 | 6,650 | $348K–$4.73M |
| Jiffy Lube$211K–$510K to open | 101 | 2,083 | $211K–$510K |
| Pizza Hut$846K–$2.13M to open | 89 | 5,031 | $846K–$2.13M |
| Little Caesars$377K–$1.77M to open | 82 | 3,750 | $377K–$1.77M |
| Anytime Fitness$539K–$905K to open | 78 | 2,282 | $539K–$905K |
| MOD Pizza$1M–$1.3M to open | 76 | 552 | $1M–$1.3M |
| Jani-King$50K–$138K to open | 74 | 4,750 | $50K–$138K |
| KFC$2.11M–$4.16M to open | 70 | 3,490 | $2.11M–$4.16M |
| Servpro$263K–$386K to open | 57 | 2,354 | $263K–$386K |
| Arby's$869K–$2.46M to open | 55 | 3,265 | $869K–$2.46M |
| Kumon$102K–$234K to open | 49 | 1,710 | $102K–$234K |
| Baskin-Robbins$307K–$627K to open | 46 | 967 | $307K–$627K |
| Liberty Tax$50K–$71K to open | 42 | 1,663 | $50K–$71K |
| Kona Ice$115K–$229K to open | 37 | 1,933 | $115K–$229K |
| Mathnasium$127K–$166K to open | 37 | 1,047 | $127K–$166K |
| Cinnabon$257K–$704K to open | 36 | 1,338 | $257K–$704K |
| Club Pilates$413K–$1.03M to open | 29 | 1,173 | $413K–$1.03M |
| Century 21$36K–$286K to open | 26 | 1,685 | $36K–$286K |
| Chick-fil-A$318K–$3.46M to open | 25 | 2,863 | $318K–$3.46M |
| Merry Maids$127K–$169K to open | 24 | 684 | $127K–$169K |
Best franchises to own in Washington
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 Washington. They are ordered by how few owners left each year, nationally.
| Brand | In WA | Exits/yr | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Brothers Automotive$515K–$650K to open | 1 | none | $515K–$650K |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes$475K–$994K to open | 14 | under 0.1% | $475K–$994K |
| Domino's$231K–$744K to open | 162 | 0.2% | $231K–$744K |
| The Goddard School$1M–$1.5M to open | 17 | 0.3% | $1M–$1.5M |
| Club Pilates$413K–$1.03M to open | 29 | 0.3% | $413K–$1.03M |
| HOTWORX$289K–$830K to open | 18 | 0.3% | $289K–$830K |
| Primrose Schools$5.02M–$7.96M to open | 4 | 0.4% | $5.02M–$7.96M |
| Taco Bell$1.86M–$4.31M to open | 155 | 0.4% | $1.86M–$4.31M |
| Playa Bowls$282K–$1.06M to open | 3 | 0.7% | $282K–$1.06M |
| Lawn Doctor$136K–$164K to open | 6 | 0.9% | $136K–$164K |
Brands strongest in Washington
Washington has about 2% 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 WA | Share of US | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOD Pizza$1M–$1.3M to open | 76 | 14% | $1M–$1.3M |
| Quiznos$214K–$649K to open | 12 | 9% | $214K–$649K |
| Menchie's$180K–$515K to open | 22 | 7% | $180K–$515K |
| Restoration 1$127K–$310K to open | 18 | 6% | $127K–$310K |
| Jack in the Box$1.91M–$4.04M to open | 131 | 6% | $1.91M–$4.04M |
| Grease Monkey$708K–$2.28M to open | 14 | 6% | $708K–$2.28M |
| Elements Massage$516K–$730K to open | 13 | 5% | $516K–$730K |
| Jiffy Lube$211K–$510K to open | 101 | 5% | $211K–$510K |
| Baskin-Robbins$307K–$627K to open | 46 | 5% | $307K–$627K |
| Sylvan Learning$118K–$288K to open | 20 | 5% | $118K–$288K |
Well-known brands with few locations in Washington
Each of these has at least 300 locations nationally but far fewer in Washington 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 WA | Across the US | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic$1.49M–$2.52M to open | 14 | 3,120 | $1.49M–$2.52M |
| Jackson Hewitt$71K–$105K to open | 12 | 2,468 | $71K–$105K |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe$276K–$771K to open | 1 | 1,651 | $276K–$771K |
| Hardee's$1.39M–$2.64M to open | 0 | 1,492 | $1.39M–$2.64M |
| Marco's Pizza$286K–$811K to open | 0 | 1,184 | $286K–$811K |
| Chili's$3.96M–$6.35M to open | 1 | 1,208 | $3.96M–$6.35M |
| Culver's$3.41M–$10.3M to open | 0 | 1,041 | $3.41M–$10.3M |
| Zaxby's$1.45M–$3.81M to open | 0 | 969 | $1.45M–$3.81M |
| Scooter's Coffee$659K–$1.35M to open | 0 | 906 | $659K–$1.35M |
| Take 5 Oil Change$912K–$2.05M to open | 5 | 1,142 | $912K–$2.05M |
Franchises under $150K in Washington
Brands with at least five locations in Washington 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 WA | Cost to open |
|---|---|---|
| Century 21Real estate$36K–$286K to open | 26 | $36K–$286K |
| Liberty TaxTax$50K–$71K to open | 42 | $50K–$71K |
| Jani-KingCommercial cleaning$50K–$138K to open | 74 | $50K–$138K |
| Goosehead Insuranceinsurance$66K–$112K to open | 9 | $66K–$112K |
| Jackson HewittTax$71K–$105K to open | 12 | $71K–$105K |
| Home InsteadHome care$93K–$351K to open | 18 | $93K–$351K |
| Right at HomeHome care$94K–$176K to open | 11 | $94K–$176K |
| KumonEducation$102K–$234K to open | 49 | $102K–$234K |
| PuroCleanRestoration$109K–$153K to open | 11 | $109K–$153K |
| ServiceMaster CleanRestoration$112K–$188K to open | 13 | $112K–$188K |
Franchises in Washington by industry
Locations in Washington 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 194 locations.
| Industry | Locations | Largest brand here |
|---|---|---|
| Food | 1,496 | McDonald's252 locations |
| Restaurant | 1,307 | McDonald's252 locations |
| Fast food | 1,273 | McDonald's252 locations |
| Burger | 511 | McDonald's252 locations |
| Pizza | 409 | Domino's162 locations |
| Home service | 194 | Servpro57 locations |
| Cleaning | 192 | Jani-King74 locations |
| Auto repair | 182 | Jiffy Lube101 locations |
| Fitness | 169 | Anytime Fitness78 locations |
| Retail | 163 | Ace Hardware132 locations |
Franchisors based in Washington
This franchisor has its headquarters in Washington. A nearby head office makes it easier to visit before you sign, and training is often held there.
Franchise law in Washington
Does Washington require franchise registration?
Yes. Washington is one of the states where a franchisor must register its offering with the state, and have it reviewed by a state examiner, before it can offer or sell franchises there. A brand that isn't registered in Washington can't sell you a franchise there yet, so ask for its registration status early. Source: Wiley Rein, Regulation of Franchise Sales