Posted May 12, 2025 CA – Economic Data Share The state of California has 76,722 franchise locations, which employ 809,895 people. California franchises generated $84.2 billion in revenue in 2025. State Overview (PDF) 76,722 # of Franchise Locations 0.7% Franchise Location Growth Rate 809,905 Employees Employed by Franchises $84.2 Billion Franchise Revenue 0.8% Franchise Revenue Growth Rate