Best cities for a franchise owner

The best cities for franchise owners are Hempstead, NY, Newark, NJ, and Philadelphia, PA, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for franchise owners vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for franchise owners in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as a franchise owner or considering a move, this list of the best cities for franchise owners to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for franchise owners. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a franchise owner. While the absolute best city for franchise owners is Hempstead, NY, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

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10 best cities for franchise owners in 2025

1. Hempstead, NY

Total franchise owner jobs:	1
Average annual salary:	$72,373
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$52,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$98,000
Location quotient:	14.50

2. Newark, NJ

Total franchise owner jobs:	2
Average annual salary:	$75,550
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$55,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$103,000
Location quotient:	0.83

3. Philadelphia, PA

Total franchise owner jobs:	5
Average annual salary:	$59,009
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$43,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$80,000
Location quotient:	0.50

4. Detroit, MI

Total franchise owner jobs:	6
Average annual salary:	$50,683
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$37,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$67,000
Location quotient:	1.37

5. Toledo, OH

Total franchise owner jobs:	1
Average annual salary:	$52,597
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$39,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$70,000
Location quotient:	1.08

6. Milwaukee, WI

Total franchise owner jobs:	3
Average annual salary:	$54,854
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$41,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$72,000
Location quotient:	0.73

7. Albuquerque, NM

Total franchise owner jobs:	4
Average annual salary:	$50,211
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$38,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$64,000
Location quotient:	1.44

8. Jersey City, NJ

Total franchise owner jobs:	2
Average annual salary:	$75,582
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$55,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$103,000
Location quotient:	0.29

9. Saint Paul, MN

Total franchise owner jobs:	2
Average annual salary:	$60,761
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$47,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$78,000
Location quotient:	0.50

10. Pittsburgh, PA

Total franchise owner jobs:	3
Average annual salary:	$56,788
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$42,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$76,000
Location quotient:	0.48

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Best cities for franchise owners

Hempstead, NY
Newark, NJ
Philadelphia, PA
Detroit, MI
Toledo, OH
Milwaukee, WI
Albuquerque, NM
Jersey City, NJ
Saint Paul, MN
Pittsburgh, PA

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Detailed list of the best cities for a franchise owner

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Hempstead, NY	$72,373	$52,000	759,757	1
2	Newark, NJ	$75,550	$55,000	281,764	2
3	Philadelphia, PA	$59,009	$43,000	1,567,872	5
4	Detroit, MI	$50,683	$37,000	672,795	6
5	Toledo, OH	$52,597	$39,000	278,508	1
6	Milwaukee, WI	$54,854	$41,000	595,047	3
7	Albuquerque, NM	$50,211	$38,000	559,277	4
8	Jersey City, NJ	$75,582	$55,000	264,152	2
9	Saint Paul, MN	$60,761	$47,000	302,398	2
10	Pittsburgh, PA	$56,788	$42,000	303,625	3
11	Greensboro, NC	$50,192	$38,000	287,027	1
12	Durham, NC	$50,693	$38,000	263,016	2
13	Baltimore, MD	$62,516	$46,000	614,664	4
14	Cincinnati, OH	$49,457	$37,000	298,800	2
15	Columbus, OH	$51,144	$38,000	860,090	3
16	Virginia Beach, VA	$54,470	$40,000	452,602	3
17	Raleigh, NC	$50,700	$38,000	458,880	2
18	Minneapolis, MN	$60,744	$47,000	413,651	2
19	Brookhaven, NY	$72,541	$53,000	486,040	-
20	Islip, NY	$72,488	$53,000	335,543	-
21	Oyster Bay, NY	$72,410	$53,000	293,214	-
22	Boston, MA	$65,857	$48,000	673,184	2
23	New York, NY	$72,281	$52,000	8,537,673	-
24	Buffalo, NY	$70,713	$52,000	256,902	-
25	Atlanta, GA	$51,178	$40,000	472,522	6
26	Sacramento, CA	$60,473	$45,000	495,234	2
27	Colorado Springs, CO	$55,102	$42,000	465,101	2
28	Las Vegas, NV	$46,656	$35,000	632,912	3
29	Cleveland, OH	$53,523	$39,000	385,809	-
30	Madison, WI	$54,372	$41,000	252,551	-
31	Charlotte, NC	$49,124	$37,000	842,051	2
32	Winston-Salem, NC	$49,928	$38,000	242,203	-
33	Denver, CO	$55,643	$43,000	693,060	-
34	Aurora, CO	$55,587	$43,000	361,710	-
35	Washington, DC	$63,430	$46,000	681,170	2
36	Seattle, WA	$56,013	$44,000	704,352	-
37	Fort Wayne, IN	$40,091	$30,000	264,488	2
38	Wichita, KS	$39,093	$30,000	389,902	3
39	San Francisco, CA	$60,663	$45,000	870,887	1
40	Oakland, CA	$60,589	$45,000	420,005	-
41	San Jose, CA	$60,358	$45,000	1,025,350	1
42	Chicago, IL	$50,850	$38,000	2,704,958	3
43	Memphis, TN	$38,981	$30,000	652,717	3
44	Reno, NV	$48,782	$36,000	245,255	-
45	Omaha, NE	$39,453	$30,000	446,970	5
46	Fremont, CA	$60,448	$45,000	233,136	-
47	Stockton, CA	$60,310	$45,000	307,072	-
48	Anchorage, AK	$42,471	$37,000	298,192	2
49	Norfolk, VA	$54,361	$40,000	245,115	-
50	Chesapeake, VA	$54,135	$40,000	237,940	-

Highest paying cities for franchise owners

Rank	City	Avg. franchise owner salary
1	New York, NY	$72,281
2	Plymouth, MA	$66,300
3	Plymouth, MN	$60,720
4	Allentown, PA	$59,075
5	Seattle, WA	$56,013
6	Milwaukee, WI	$54,854
7	West Haven, CT	$54,457
8	Kent, OH	$53,466
9	Cicero, IL	$50,836
10	Westland, MI	$50,506
11	Charlotte, NC	$49,124
12	Carson City, NV	$48,782
13	Portland, OR	$48,301
14	Irving, TX	$45,414
15	Kansas City, MO	$43,778
16	Meridian, ID	$42,587
17	Charleston, SC	$41,247
18	South Bend, IN	$40,177
19	Knoxville, TN	$39,848
20	Omaha, NE	$39,453