Franchises in Texas

Texas is the second most populous state in the nation, with over 28 million people.
The state has one of the highest job growth rates in the nation, averaging 2.4% since 2018.
Texas has the second-highest Gross State Product (GSP) in the nation, totaling over $1.69 trillion in 2018.
The state has the second-highest number of franchises, with over 8,000 locations.
Texas is ranked as one of the most business-friendly states in the nation. It has a robust economy that’s been growing steadily since the end of the Great Recession.

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Franchise businesses in Texas have been booming. The state's population and economic growth are key contributors to this success. What else makes Texas a great state to start a franchise business? Texas has a wealth of resources for would-be business owners including:

Texas Small Business Development Center (TSBDC): The TSBDC is a network of small business advisors that help entrepreneurs start & grow businesses. They offer resources from counseling to educational workshops to loan programs & more.
Texas Association of Business: A group providing resources to business owners, including franchisees, in the state. They help with registration, taxes, and other state regulations. You can also gain access to networking and educational events, and legislative advocacy.
Texas Franchise Tax Service: The Texas Franchise Tax Service provides a one-stop shop for filing franchise-related taxes in the state. They provide forms and instructions, as well as online filing options.
Texas Business Resources: The Texas Business Resources website provides a comprehensive list of resources for new & existing businesses in the state. The site includes links to local Small Business Development Centers, as well as resources on financing, taxes, and other business topics.
Texas State Agencies: The State of Texas has a number of agencies that provide resources to business owners, including franchisees. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts provides information on taxes, the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation provides information on licensing.

Demographic Data on the 5 Largest Cities in Texas:

City	Population (2019)	White	Black or African American	Asian	Other race	Two or more races	Hispanic or Latino	High school graduate or higher	Bachelor's degree or higher	Median household income
Houston	2,296,224	25.5%	25.4%	6.8%	19.5%	6.8%	44.8%	81.9%	35.5%	$59,266
San Antonio	1,469,845	60.6%	6.1%	2.9%	22.8%	5.6%	63.8%	78.8%	27.2%	$54,946
Dallas	1,300,092	25.1%	25.5%	10.5%	24.7%	7.8%	43.8%	79.1%	35.9%	$53,832
Austin	964,254	54.1%	8.1%	7.5%	22.9%	6.1%	35.1%	82.5%	43.2%	$68,576
Fort Worth	895,008	47.1%	19.5%	5.2%	22.9%	5.3%	38.8%	80.1%	27.9%	$56,931