Franchise Opportunities in California
Explore 171 franchise brands available in California. California is a franchise registration state — franchisors must register their FDD with the state before selling. Compare costs, fees, and growth data from official FDDs.
California Franchise Regulation
California is a franchise registration state. Franchisors must register their FDD with the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) before offering franchises. California also has strong relationship laws protecting franchisees.
This means any franchisor selling in California has had their FDD reviewed by state regulators — an extra layer of scrutiny beyond the federal FTC Rule.
Franchises Headquartered in California
16 brands headquartered in California.
Always Best Care Senior Services
Home ServicesApplebee's
FoodBark Busters
PetBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Real EstateComfort Keepers
Home ServicesCycleBar
FitnessDel Taco
QSRJack in the Box
QSRMathnasium
EducationPanda Express
QSRPure Barre
FitnessRow House
FitnessRumble Boxing
FitnessSir Speedy
Business ServicesTaco Bell
FoodThe UPS Store
Business ServicesFranchises Available in California by Investment
Most national franchise brands accept franchisees in California. Here's what's available at different investment levels.
Top Franchise Brands by Health Score
| Brand | Category | Investment | Royalty | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valvoline Instant Oil Change | Automotive | $192K–$640K | 0.06% | 99 |
| Club Pilates | Fitness | $385K–$839K | 8% | 94 |
| Crumbl | Food | $816K–$1443K | 8% | 94 |
| Culver's | QSR | $2643K–$8573K | 4% | 94 |
| Scooter's Coffee | Food | $955K–$1523K | 6% | 94 |
| Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa | Personal Services | $579K–$872K | 6% | 92 |
| Assisting Hands Home Care | Home Services | $97K–$180K | 5% | 89 |
| Auntie Anne's | Food | $156K–$638K | 7% | 89 |
| Batteries Plus | Retail | $263K–$497K | 5% | 89 |
| Benjamin Franklin Plumbing | Home Services | $85K–$205K | 6% | 89 |
| Charleys Cheesesteaks | Food | $204K–$694K | 6% | 89 |
| Christian Brothers Automotive | Automotive | $550K–$680K | 0.5% | 89 |
| Crunch Fitness | Fitness | $928K–$3743K | 5% | 89 |
| Domino's Pizza | QSR | $156K–$744K | 5.5% | 89 |
| The Goddard School | Education | $953K–$1363K | 7% | 89 |
| Jersey Mike's | QSR | $186K–$1418K | 6.5% | 89 |
| Paul Davis Restoration | Home Services | $299K–$805K | 4% | 89 |
| Pet Supplies Plus | Pet | $537K–$1965K | 2% | 89 |
| Planet Fitness | Fitness | $1525K–$5222K | 7% | 89 |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | QSR | $1222K–$3923K | 5% | 89 |
Franchise Research Guides
Essential reading before investing in a franchise in California.
How to Buy a Franchise
Step-by-step process from research to signing
Due Diligence Checklist
Everything to verify before you commit
SBA Franchise Financing
Loan programs, eligibility, and application process
Franchise Fees Explained
What you'll pay upfront and ongoing
Item 19 Financial Performance
How to evaluate franchise earnings claims
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