Best cities for a Franchise Manager

The best cities for franchise managers are Jersey City, NJ, Newark, NJ, and Islip, NY, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for franchise managers vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for franchise managers in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as a franchise manager or considering a move, this list of the best cities for franchise managers to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for franchise managers. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a franchise manager. While the absolute best city for franchise managers is Jersey City, NJ, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

Keep reading to learn more about the best cities for franchise managers in 2024.

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10 best cities for Franchise managers In 2025

1. Jersey City, NJ

Total Franchise Manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$125,287
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$77,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$202,000
Location quotient:	0.00

2. Newark, NJ

Total Franchise Manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$125,211
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$77,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$202,000
Location quotient:	0.00

3. Islip, NY

Total Franchise Manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$118,962
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$73,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$191,000
Location quotient:	0.00

4. New York, NY

Total Franchise Manager jobs:	6
Average annual salary:	$118,162
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$73,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$191,000
Location quotient:	0.35

5. Oyster Bay, NY

Total Franchise Manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$118,784
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$73,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$191,000
Location quotient:	0.00

6. Brookhaven, NY

Total Franchise Manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$119,347
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$74,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$192,000
Location quotient:	0.00

7. Hempstead, NY

Total Franchise Manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$118,442
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$73,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$191,000
Location quotient:	0.00

8. Cleveland, OH

Total Franchise Manager jobs:	1
Average annual salary:	$80,198
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$47,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$134,000
Location quotient:	1.22

9. Philadelphia, PA

Total Franchise Manager jobs:	1
Average annual salary:	$89,808
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$54,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$146,000
Location quotient:	0.40

10. Buffalo, NY

Total Franchise Manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$116,302
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$70,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$191,000
Location quotient:	0.00

Best cities for franchise managers

Jersey City, NJ
Newark, NJ
Islip, NY
New York, NY
Oyster Bay, NY
Brookhaven, NY
Hempstead, NY
Cleveland, OH
Philadelphia, PA
Buffalo, NY

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Detailed list of the best cities for a Franchise Manager

Rank	City	Average Salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job Count
1	Jersey City, NJ	$125,287	$77,000	264,152	-
2	Newark, NJ	$125,211	$77,000	281,764	-
3	Islip, NY	$118,962	$73,000	335,543	-
4	New York, NY	$118,162	$73,000	8,537,673	6
5	Oyster Bay, NY	$118,784	$73,000	293,214	-
6	Brookhaven, NY	$119,347	$74,000	486,040	-
7	Hempstead, NY	$118,442	$73,000	759,757	-
8	Cleveland, OH	$80,198	$47,000	385,809	1
9	Philadelphia, PA	$89,808	$54,000	1,567,872	1
10	Buffalo, NY	$116,302	$70,000	256,902	-
11	Reno, NV	$94,964	$48,000	245,255	-
12	Virginia Beach, VA	$105,680	$61,000	452,602	-
13	Las Vegas, NV	$83,764	$43,000	632,912	3
14	Norfolk, VA	$105,585	$61,000	245,115	-
15	Seattle, WA	$105,052	$55,000	704,352	-
16	Chesapeake, VA	$105,139	$61,000	237,940	-
17	Stockton, CA	$102,478	$53,000	307,072	1
18	Anchorage, AK	$101,531	$62,000	298,192	-
19	Milwaukee, WI	$87,462	$50,000	595,047	-
20	Pittsburgh, PA	$87,113	$51,000	303,625	-
21	Madison, WI	$86,472	$49,000	252,551	-
22	San Francisco, CA	$104,483	$54,000	870,887	2
23	Boston, MA	$97,039	$59,000	673,184	1
24	Fort Wayne, IN	$83,307	$48,000	264,488	-
25	Toledo, OH	$79,387	$46,000	278,508	-
26	Oakland, CA	$104,058	$54,000	420,005	-
27	Saint Paul, MN	$87,411	$50,000	302,398	-
28	Minneapolis, MN	$87,394	$49,000	413,651	-
29	Sacramento, CA	$103,312	$53,000	495,234	-
30	North Las Vegas, NV	$83,520	$42,000	238,702	-
31	Fremont, CA	$103,297	$53,000	233,136	-
32	San Jose, CA	$102,855	$53,000	1,025,350	1
33	Henderson, NV	$83,156	$42,000	292,969	-
34	Indianapolis, IN	$78,542	$44,000	855,164	-
35	Columbus, OH	$76,628	$44,000	860,090	-
36	Detroit, MI	$74,462	$44,000	672,795	1
37	Omaha, NE	$80,462	$44,000	446,970	-
38	Los Angeles, CA	$90,793	$47,000	3,976,322	4
39	Greensboro, NC	$79,708	$44,000	287,027	-
40	Durham, NC	$80,681	$45,000	263,016	-
41	Washington, DC	$105,944	$63,000	681,170	-
42	Raleigh, NC	$80,483	$45,000	458,880	-
43	Portland, OR	$85,107	$44,000	639,863	-
44	Lincoln, NE	$78,642	$42,000	280,364	-
45	Fresno, CA	$98,371	$50,000	522,053	-
46	Winston-Salem, NC	$79,133	$43,000	242,203	-
47	Baltimore, MD	$85,439	$51,000	614,664	2
48	Chicago, IL	$78,216	$45,000	2,704,958	2
49	Phoenix, AZ	$72,788	$38,000	1,615,017	2
50	Cincinnati, OH	$72,592	$41,000	298,800	-

Highest paying cities for franchise managers

Rank	City	Avg. Franchise Manager Salary
1	Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ	$125,154
2	Albany, NY	$118,947
3	McLean, VA	$109,638
4	Washington, DC	$105,944
5	Bellevue, WA	$104,803
6	Sacramento, CA	$103,312
7	Hartford, CT	$98,984
8	Boston, MA	$97,039
9	Philadelphia, PA	$89,808
10	Madison, WI	$86,472
11	Baltimore, MD	$85,439
12	Las Vegas, NV	$83,764
13	Cleveland, OH	$80,198
14	Charlotte, NC	$75,703
15	Des Moines, IA	$75,309
16	Denver, CO	$74,264
17	Phoenix, AZ	$72,788
18	Springfield, IL	$71,217
19	Austin, TX	$65,057
20	Columbia, SC	$58,495