Founded: 1994
Franchising since: 1999
Initial Investment: $1,945 - $20,465
Initial Franchise Fee: $695 - $10,995
Ideal Candidate: Great for travel enthusiasts looking for a home-based business.
Founded: 2011
Franchising since: 2011
Initial Investment: $30,000 - $160,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ideal Candidate: Best for individuals starting a home-based business in vending.
Founded: 1999
Franchising since: 1999
Initial Investment: $30,000 - $225,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ideal Candidate: Ideal for entrepreneurs seeking a passive income in healthy vending.
Founded: 2012
Franchising since: 2017
Initial Investment: $99,800 - $123,850
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ideal Candidate: Suited for those passionate about art and community-focused events.
Founded: 2002
Franchising since: 2012
Initial Investment: $342,804 - $662,704
Initial Franchise Fee: $45,000
Ideal Candidate: Ideal for entrepreneurs interested in portable storage with a proven model.
Founded: 2014
Franchising since: 2016
Initial Investment: $574,000 - $2,622,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $39,000
Ideal Candidate: Best for investors looking to enter the self-storage industry.
Founded: 2005
Franchising since: 2006
Initial Investment: $288,691 - $460,845
Initial Franchise Fee: $55,500
Ideal Candidate: Best for individuals looking to enter the moving and storage industry.
Founded: 2001
Franchising since: 2002
Initial Investment: $397,516 - $973,121
Initial Franchise Fee: $42,500
Ideal Candidate: Best for fitness enthusiasts ready to build their own business.
Founded: 1992
Franchising since: 1994
Initial Investment: $100,500 - $211,250
Initial Franchise Fee: $19,950
Ideal Candidate: Suited for business-minded individuals interested in home improvement and custom window treatments.
Founded: 2007
Franchising since: 2012
Initial Investment: $196,525 - $458,575
Initial Franchise Fee: $65,000
Ideal Candidate: Ideal for fitness enthusiasts committed to promoting health through Pilates.
Founded: 2010
Franchising since: 2010
Initial Investment: $918,000 - $6,691,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000 - $50,000
Ideal Candidate: Ideal for fitness enthusiasts passionate about an inclusive, no-judgment gym environment.
Founded: 2002
Franchising since: 2005
Initial Investment: $607,765 - $1,268,841
Initial Franchise Fee: $48,500
Ideal Candidate: Ideal for individuals passionate about pet care and business ownership.
Founded: 2005
Franchising since: 2006
Initial Investment: $363,600 - $641,950
Initial Franchise Fee: $45,000
Ideal Candidate: Suited for business-savvy individuals focused on high-quality waxing services.
Founded: 1985
Franchising since: 1986
Initial Investment: $248,083 - $344,624
Initial Franchise Fee: $49,750
Ideal Candidate: Best for professionals with sales, marketing, or management experience.
Founded: 1982
Franchising since: 1983
Initial Investment: $182,950 - $414,400
Initial Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ideal Candidate: Ideal for leaders managing multiple salons, no cosmetology experience needed.
Founded: 2007
Franchising since: 2008
Initial Investment: $173,356 - $222,141
Initial Franchise Fee: $15,000
Ideal Candidate: Great for community-driven individuals seeking a fun, mobile business.
Founded: 1954
Franchising since: 1958
Initial Investment: $73,783 - $165,920
Initial Franchise Fee: $2,000
Ideal Candidate: Ideal for individuals passionate about education
Founded: 1967
Franchising since: 1967
Initial Investment: $133,475 - $149,027
Initial Franchise Fee: $45,000
Ideal Candidate: Ideal for hands-on operators with community ties, no prior experience needed.
Founded: 2002
Franchising since: 2003
Initial Investment: $112,936 - $149,616
Initial Franchise Fee: $49,000
Ideal Candidate: Great for individuals passionate about education and helping students excel in math.
Founded: 2006
Franchising since: 2006
Initial Investment: $52,775 - $82,830
Initial Franchise Fee: $46,900
Ideal Candidate: Great for entrepreneurs seeking a flexible, home-based business.
Founded: 1966
Franchising since: 1970
Initial Investment: $285,800 - $737,400
Initial Franchise Fee: $57,500 - $184,000
Ideal Candidate: Ideal for professionals with leadership skills in property restoration.
Founded: 1990
Franchising since: 1991
Initial Investment: $95,530 - $245,920
Initial Franchise Fee: $59,000
Ideal Candidate: Ideal for those looking to provide emergency restoration services.
Founded: 2001
Franchising since: 2011
Initial Investment: $92,600 - $204,500
Initial Franchise Fee: $49,700
Ideal Candidate: Suited for individuals with business or marketing experience looking to enter home healthcare.
Founded: 1986
Franchising since: 2004
Initial Investment: $91,718 - $266,218
Initial Franchise Fee: $59,900
Ideal Candidate: Suited for professionals with real estate or management experience.
Founded: 2014
Franchising since: 2016
Initial Investment: $817,674 - $1,289,925
Initial Franchise Fee: $44,500
Ideal Candidate: Best for entrepreneurs interested in health and wellness services.
Founded: 1967
Franchising since: 1969
Initial Investment: $241,270 - $301,775
Initial Franchise Fee: $90,000
Ideal Candidate: Suited for leaders interested in restoration and emergency services.
Founded: 2004
Franchising since: 2006
Initial Investment: $4,450 - $79,750
Initial Franchise Fee: $3,600 - $69,000
Ideal Candidate: Ideal for entrepreneurs interested in commercial cleaning and business ownership.
Founded: 1999
Franchising since: 2003
Initial Investment: $254,250 - $520,800
Initial Franchise Fee: $39,900
Ideal Candidate: Best for entrepreneurs passionate about accessible chiropractic care.
Founded: 1979
Franchising since: 2003
Initial Investment: $685,799 - $5,608,799
Initial Franchise Fee: $60,000
Ideal Candidate: Best for those passionate about early childhood education and community engagement.
Founded: 1980
Franchising since: 1980
Initial Investment: $100,890 - $495,945
Initial Franchise Fee: $9,950 - $29,950
Ideal Candidate: Best for customer-focused individuals wanting a retail business.
Founded: 1997
Franchising since: 1997
Initial Investment: $300,000 - $720,500
Initial Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ideal Candidate: Great for those passionate about healthy, fast-casual food and beverage.
By Javier Barragan · Updated August 2026
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The macro story hasn’t changed: Texas has been named Best State for Business for 20 consecutive years, tops the International Franchise Association’s 2026 list of fastest-growing franchise states (IFA Economic Outlook), and levies no state income tax. The customer base keeps arriving, too: Texas added 391,243 residents between July 2024 and July 2025 — the largest numeric gain of any state, per the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 estimates. What the disclosure documents add is confirmation: when we read the state tables franchisors are required to file, Texas is where the openings actually land — not just where the press releases point.
Every franchisor must disclose, state by state, how many outlets it opened and closed in each of the last three fiscal years. Here is what the current documents show for Texas across brands we track, ranked by units added. These are federally mandated disclosures, not marketing claims.
| Brand | Sector | Texas units (latest yr) | 3-yr trajectory | Data window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PackageHub | Pack & ship network | 186 | 85 → 186 (+101) | 2022–2024 |
| The Joint Chiropractic | Chiropractic | 177 | 121 → 177 (+56) | 2022–2024 |
| Zoomin Groomin | Mobile pet grooming | 43 | 3 → 43 (+40) | 2023–2025 |
| Pest Authority | Pest control | 63 | 28 → 63 (+35) | 2022–2024 |
| FYZICAL | Physical therapy | 68 | 43 → 68 (+25) | 2023–2025 |
| The Learning Experience | Early childhood education | 70 | 46 → 70 (+24) | 2023–2025 |
| Scenthound | Dog grooming | 24 | 5 → 24 (+19) | 2023–2025 |
| HomeWell Care Services | Home care | 33 | 14 → 33 (+19) | 2022–2024 |
| StretchLab | Assisted stretching | 54 | 36 → 54 (+18) | 2023–2025 |
| Stretch Zone | Assisted stretching | 46 | 30 → 46 (+16) | 2023–2025 |
| Woof Gang Bakery | Pet grooming & retail | 50 | 34 → 50 (+16) | 2023–2025 |
PackageHub operates a store-within-a-store network model and Annex Brands files one table per retail concept (PostalAnnex, Pak Mail, AIM Mail and others, counted here from its own all-centers roll-up); Anago is a master-franchise system, so its state count reflects regional operators rather than individual cleaning crews. Unit counts for these network models are not directly comparable to standalone-location brands. Data windows differ because franchisors file on different fiscal calendars; each brand’s window is shown.
Item 20 also discloses franchise agreements that are signed but not yet open — the most concrete forward indicator in franchising, because these are commitments with deposits, not projections. In the current filings we track:
Honest ledger: not every system grows here. JDog went from 17 Texas franchises to 3 over its last three reported years. College Hunks went from 26 Texas franchises to 12 over its last three reported years. redbox plus went from 45 Texas franchises to 32 over its last three reported years. Shrinking state counts usually mean territory economics, resale transitions, or model fit issues — exactly the questions to put to a franchisor (and to existing franchisees) before you sign.
Texas does not require franchisors to register their FDD with the state. Most franchisors file a one-time exemption notice under the Texas Business Opportunity Act — Form 2703, a $25 filing with no expiration date — available when the brand holds a federally registered trademark. You still receive the full federal-format FDD at least 14 days before signing. Depending on the concept, expect local requirements: health permits for food and pet businesses, contractor licensing for some home services, and municipal zoning. Franchise-friendly regulation plus no state income tax keeps carrying costs lower than in coastal alternatives — but it also means more competing franchisees; territory protection language in Item 12 deserves extra attention here.
By verified state-level unit growth in current FDDs among brands we track: PackageHub (+101 units), The Joint Chiropractic (+56 units), Zoomin Groomin (+40 units), Pest Authority (+35 units).
FDDs report profitability (Item 19) at the system level, not per state — anyone quoting “Texas franchise profits” is estimating. What you can verify: system-wide revenue medians from Item 19 — start with our shipping & packaging and chiropractic guides, which break down verified Item 19 figures brand by brand — and whether the brand’s Texas footprint is growing or shrinking (above).
The brands on this page range from roughly $50,000 all-in for lean home-service models to $500,000+ for built-out retail, education and care concepts. Texas build-out and labor costs typically run below coastal-state equivalents; land and lease costs vary sharply between metros.
No. Texas requires no state FDD registration; most franchisors file a one-time business-opportunity exemption notice (Form 2703, $25, no renewal). Federal disclosure rules (the 14-day FDD review period) still apply in full.
We read the disclosure documents so you don’t have to start from page one. If you want help shortlisting Texas opportunities that fit your budget and goals, our consulting is free to you; franchisors pay us only when there’s a successful match.
