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An exclusive territory keeps another franchisee from opening next door. Search 1,000+ brands by their FDD Item 12 disclosure — exclusive vs. non-exclusive — and filter by industry and investment. Free.
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Search 1,034 franchises to find which ones offer exclusive territory protection — and which don't. Data sourced directly from FDD Item 12 disclosures.
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| Franchise | Industry | Territory | Units | Investment | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 800 FLOWERS.COM FRANCHISE CO INCRetail | Retail | Non-Exclusive | 37 | $258,500 – $932,500 | 10 yrs |
| 1 Percent Lists Franchises, LLCReal Estate | Real Estate | Non-Exclusive | 48 | $10,370 – $60,560 | 7 yrs |
| 1 Tom Plumber Global LLCHome Services | Home Services | Non-Exclusive | 56 | $238,307 – $454,248 | — |
| 1-800-GOT-JUNK? LLCCleaning & Maintenance | Cleaning & Maintenance | Non-Exclusive | 104 | $183,800 – $294,000 | 5 yrs |
| 1-800-RADIATOR FRANCHISOR SPV LLCAutomotive | Automotive | Exclusive | 193 | $386,500 – $5,284,000 | 20 yrs |
| 1-800-Services, LLCHome Services | Home Services | Exclusive | 59 | $179,210 – $483,800 | — |
| 101 Mobility Franchise Systems, LLCRetail | Retail | Exclusive | 164 | $196,000 – $281,100 | 10 yrs |
| 180 WATER FRANCHISING, LLCHome Services | Home Services | Non-Exclusive | 5 | $182,005 – $695,382 | — |
| 1HCS Franchising LLCSenior Care | Senior Care | Exclusive | 27 | $126,735 – $155,623 | 10 yrs |
| 30 Minute Hit USA, LLCFitness & Wellness | Fitness & Wellness | Non-Exclusive | 28 | $145,350 – $342,950 | 10 yrs |
| 360 Painting, LLCHome Services | Home Services | Exclusive | 153 | $112,350 – $196,000 | 10 yrs |
| 360BRANDS, INC.Cleaning & Maintenance | Cleaning & Maintenance | Non-Exclusive | 69 | $43,000 – $58,800 | 10 yrs |
| 4Ever Charge Franchising, LLCAutomotive | Automotive | Exclusive | 3 | $103,050 – $622,500 | 10 yrs |
| 4Ever Franchisor LLCHealth & Beauty | Health & Beauty | Non-Exclusive | 65 | $522,650 – $807,400 | 10 yrs |
| 7-Eleven, Inc.Retail | Retail | Non-Exclusive | 7,229 | $162,900 – $1,656,800 | — |
| 76 Franchise Group LLC (Regional Developer)Home Services | Home Services | Exclusive | 8 | $279,407 – $463,389 | 10 yrs |
| 810 Franchise Concepts, LLCHospitality & Travel | Hospitality & Travel | Non-Exclusive | 6 | $2,941,500 – $4,967,000 | 10 yrs |
| 911 Restoration Franchise Inc.Cleaning & Maintenance | Cleaning & Maintenance | Exclusive | 329 | $135,200 – $334,000 | 7 yrs |
| A&W RESTAURANTS INCFood & Beverage | Food & Beverage | Non-Exclusive | 427 | $298,899 – $1,639,906 | 20 yrs |
| A1 Kitchen & Bath Franchising, LLCHome Services | Home Services | Exclusive | 89 | $223,739 – $463,439 | 10 yrs |
| AAAC Support Services, LLCHome Services | Home Services | Exclusive | 22 | $62,150 – $156,600 | 10 yrs |
| ABC, IncHome Services | Home Services | Exclusive | 68 | $187,701 – $331,581 | — |
| ABM Franchising Group, LLCHome Services | Home Services | Non-Exclusive | 71 | $66,530 – $140,050 | 6 yrs |
| ABRA Franchisor SPV LLCAutomotive | Automotive | Non-Exclusive | 55 | $263,640 – $4,569,050 | 10 yrs |
| Abu Omar Halal Franchise LLCFood & Beverage | Food & Beverage | Exclusive | 0 | $362,100 – $797,000 | 10 yrs |
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An exclusive territory means the franchisor cannot open another franchise location — or a company-owned unit — within your protected area. This is disclosed in Item 12 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Exclusive territories typically reduce direct competition from the same brand and can increase your unit's long-term value.
However, "exclusive" doesn't always mean unlimited protection. Many FDDs include carve-outs for online sales, national accounts, or alternative distribution channels. Always read the fine print.
A non-exclusive territory means the franchisor retains the right to place additional franchise or company-owned units near your location. This is common in high-density, quick-service restaurant brands where market saturation is part of the growth strategy.
Non-exclusive doesn't automatically mean the franchisor will place units nearby — but they legally can. Evaluate how aggressively the brand has expanded in similar markets before signing.
Why territory matters
EXCLUSIVE
The franchisor won't grant another unit inside your defined area. Strongest protection — but read how the territory is drawn and whether online sales are carved out.
NON-EXCLUSIVE
The brand can place another franchisee nearby. Common in dense or delivery-first concepts — not automatically bad, but it changes your math.
NOT DISCLOSED
When Item 12 isn't clear in our data, treat it as a question for the franchisor and your attorney before you sign.
What is an exclusive franchise territory?
An exclusive (or protected) territory means the franchisor agrees not to open or grant another franchise of the same brand within your defined area. It's disclosed in Item 12 of the FDD, which also spells out exactly how the area is drawn and any exceptions.
Is a non-exclusive territory a dealbreaker?
Not necessarily. Many strong brands grant non-exclusive territories, especially in dense markets or delivery-driven concepts. What matters is understanding the trade-off and how nearby units could affect your sales — questions to raise before signing.
Where does this territory data come from?
Each franchise's territory status is drawn from its legally-filed FDD (Item 12). Always confirm the exact terms in the current FDD and Franchise Agreement, since territory definitions and carve-outs vary by brand and year.
How do I dig deeper on a specific brand?
Open any franchise from the results to see its free summary, or pull a full $49 FDD report for the complete Item 12 breakdown alongside fees, litigation, and unit economics.
An exclusive (or protected) territory means the franchisor agrees not to open or grant another franchise of the same brand within your defined area. It's disclosed in Item 12 of the FDD, which also spells out exactly how the area is drawn and any exceptions.
Not necessarily. Many strong brands grant non-exclusive territories, especially in dense markets or delivery-driven concepts. What matters is understanding the trade-off and how nearby units could affect your sales — questions to raise before signing.
Each franchise's territory status is drawn from its legally-filed FDD (Item 12). Always confirm the exact terms in the current FDD and Franchise Agreement, since territory definitions and carve-outs vary by brand and year.
Open any franchise from the results to see its free summary, or pull a full $4.99 FDD report for the complete Item 12 breakdown alongside fees, litigation, and unit economics.
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