Best Cities for Franchise Expansion in the U.S in 2025

Franchise expansion remains one of the most strategic pathways to business growth in 2025, but the secret sauce lies in choosing the right city. With evolving consumer behavior, emerging urban trends, and data-driven technologies like MapZot.AI, brands now have the power to select high-performing franchise locations with precision.In this 2025 report, we leverage real-time mobility data, demographic patterns, competitive benchmarking, and AI-powered site analysis to uncover the top U.S. cities ripe for franchise expansion.