Find the right franchise in Washington
Washington Brings Out the Best in Its Businesses
With a cost of doing business that’s 2.1% below the national average and a lack of personal and corporate income taxes, Washington has some serious cost benefits for its businesses and residents.
Home to huge powerhouses like Microsoft, Costco, Starbucks, and Amazon, Washington is also small-business friendly. It’s ranked seventh in the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council’s 2018 Small Business Policy Index, indicating a positive business environment.
The state’s workforce is one reason for its business success. With over 90% of residents holding high-school diplomas and over 34% holding bachelor’s degrees, Washington’s workers are educated and skilled.
Washington is called the Evergreen State for a good reason. The breathtaking natural landscapes are a major attraction, improving the quality of life for Washingtonians and bringing in tourists who boost local businesses. Tourism is the state’s fourth-largest industry and contributes $1.8 billion to public funds each year.
FranNet’s local experts know Washington and the ins and outs of opening a business there. They’re ready to help you choose a business that will thrive in the Evergreen State.
Franchising in Washington
- Franchise registration: Washington is a franchise registration state: franchisors must register their franchise offerings with the Department of Financial Institutions before offering in Washington, unless an exemption applies. (Source: Washington Department of Financial Institutions, Securities Division)
- FranNet consultants: One FranNet consultant is listed for Washington on this page. See the list.
- Small businesses: In 2022, Washington had 695,695 small businesses, 99.5 percent of all its businesses, and they employed 1.5 million people, 48.7 percent of its employees. (Source: SBA Office of Advocacy, 2025 Small Business Profile: Washington (2022 data))
The SBA counts firms with fewer than 500 employees, including businesses with no paid employees.
Franchising facts last reviewed October 2026.
Major markets in Washington
Franchise brands available in Washington
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Health & Beauty
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $50,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $300,000
- Total Investment:
- $171,500 - $462,000
- Financing:
- Not Available
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Retail
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $80,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $300,000
- Total Investment:
- $275,000 - $400,000
- Financing:
- Available
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Health, Fitness & W...
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $100,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $350,000
- Total Investment:
- $191,750 - $479,000
- Financing:
- Not Available
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Cleaning
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $60,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $350,000
- Total Investment:
- $40,000 - $710,000
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
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