Find the right franchise in Rhode Island
Rhode Island Is Big on Business
Rhode Island is a state of small businesses. Employing over half the workforce, small businesses make up 98.9% percent of the state’s businesses. The state hosts a no-cost program aimed at helping small businesses thrive, and small business advisors are available to assist business owners in establishing and growing their firms.
Investing in its workforce, the state offers free community college to residents. In exchange, those who receive tuition-free courses through the program are required to live, work, or continue their education in Rhode Island. That means a highly educated workforce that’s loyal to Rhode Island businesses.
Ranking seventh in the Quality of Life category of Forbes’ list of Best States for Business, Rhode Island is an all-around nice place to live and work. The Ocean State offers scenery, outdoor recreation, and cultural variety to keep its population happy and healthy.
FranNet’s Rhode Island business experts are available to help you make the most of the Ocean State’s talented workforce and business-friendly environment. They know the state and they know business, and they’re ready to help you choose the best business for you.
Franchising in Rhode Island
- Franchise registration: Rhode Island is a franchise registration state: state law makes it unlawful to offer or sell a franchise unless the offer is registered or exempt, and the Department of Business Regulation handles franchise registrations. (Source: Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Securities Division)
- Small businesses: In 2022, Rhode Island had 116,149 small businesses, 98.9 percent of all its businesses, and they employed 224,480 people, 51.1 percent of its employees. (Source: SBA Office of Advocacy, 2025 Small Business Profile: Rhode Island (2022 data))
The SBA counts firms with fewer than 500 employees, including businesses with no paid employees.
Franchising facts last reviewed October 2026.
Franchise brands available in Rhode Island
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Health, Fitness & W...
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $225,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $380,000
- Total Investment:
- $397,516 - $973,212
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Health & Beauty
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $75,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $300,000
- Total Investment:
- $137,000 - $259,000
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Retail, Vending
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $25,000
- Net Worth Required:
- N/A
- Total Investment:
- $110,000 - $200,000
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Health, Fitness & W...
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $500,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $1,500,000
- Total Investment:
- $700,000 - $900,000
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Business Services
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $69,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $150,000
- Total Investment:
- $76,000 - $105,000
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Automotive
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $110,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $250,000
- Total Investment:
- $206,774 - $561,688
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Employment & Staffing
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $50,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $250,000
- Total Investment:
- $150,000 - $224,000
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Signs & Graphics
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $80,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $300,000
- Total Investment:
- $248,083 - $344,624
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Health & Beauty
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $500,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $1,500,000
- Total Investment:
- $924,021 - $1,957,824
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Children, Education
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $350,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $500,000
- Total Investment:
- $1,003,500 - $8,908,000
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Consumer Services, Fitn...
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $150,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $750,000
- Total Investment:
- $582,722 - $882,381
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Home Services
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $60,000
- Net Worth Required:
- N/A
- Total Investment:
- $100,015 - $116,065
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
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