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Franchise Research in Delaware
Reported facts for published brands with locations on file in Delaware. Existing locations do not confirm territory availability. No rankings or recommendations.
Non-registration state- 0
- Brands with locations on file
- 0
- Locations on file
- —
- Median reported low-end investment
- 0
- Brands with Item 19 disclosed
What this guide contains
- Registration: Delaware is not a franchise registration state.
- 0 brands report a total initial investment topping out at $150K or less.
- Business context, industries, the largest systems on file, and FAQs.
How to read it
Counts show presence in our research records, not franchises for sale or available territories. Investment figures are national, as reported by franchisors. Calculated median uses reported low-end totals.
Local context
Doing business in Delaware
Franchise activity in Delaware on file centers on Wilmington, Dover. Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.
Major metro markets
- • Wilmington
- • Dover
Taxes
Delaware levies a personal income tax.
Delaware has no general sales tax but levies a gross receipts tax on businesses.
Sales tax rates vary by locality.
Labor
Delaware sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25/hr; some cities set higher rates.
Delaware is not a right-to-work state.
Franchise law
Not a registration state; the federal FTC Franchise Rule applies.
You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before signing or paying.
General public information, not legal or tax advice. Rates and rules change — verify with the state revenue, labor and franchise regulators.
Industries
Browse franchises in Delaware by industry
Size on file
Largest systems by locations on file in Delaware
Ordered by location count in our records — a size measure, not a quality ranking.
| Franchise | Locations in DE | Reported investment | Item 19 |
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
General information, not legal advice. State rules change; verify with the state regulator.
Directory
All franchises with locations in Delaware
Investment figures are national Item 7 totals as reported by each franchisor. Location counts reflect lists on file and can be incomplete.