📜 Wisconsin Franchise Search Scraper

The Wisconsin Franchise Search Scraper extracts franchise registration data from Wisconsin DFI, with 24 fields per filing, plus contact details and multi-state filing history.

✨ What Does It Do

• Franchise Identity - File number, legal name, trade name, and registration status
• Filing Dates - Effective and expiration dates for every registration
• Business Address - Full franchisor address including street, city, state, ZIP, and country
• Contact Information - Contact name, email, phone, and mailing address
• Service of Process - Registered agent name and address for legal service
• Organization Details - Entity type (LLC, Corporation) and state of organization
• Officer Information - Principal officer name and title
• Multi-State Filings - All other states where the franchise is registered
• Detail Page Links - Direct URLs to each franchise's full filing record

🔧 Input

Field	Type	Description
searchTerm	String	Filter by franchise name (e.g., "McDonald's"). Leave empty to get all active registrations
maxItems	Integer	Maximum results to return (free: up to 100, paid: up to 1,000,000)

Example:

{
  "searchTerm": "pizza",
  "maxItems": 50
}

📊 Output

Each franchise registration includes 24 fields:

{
  "fileNumber": "639242",
  "status": "Registered",
  "legalName": "1 Percent Lists Franchises, LLC",
  "tradeName": "1 Percent Lists",
  "effectiveDate": "5/29/2025",
  "expirationDate": "5/29/2026",
  "businessAddress": "123 Terra Bella Blvd., Suite 2C",
  "businessCity": "Covington",
  "businessState": "LA",
  "businessZip": "70433",
  "businessCountry": "USA",
  "contactName": "Roland W Baggott",
  "contactEmail": "roland@baggottlaw.com",
  "contactPhone": "615-620-4580",
  "contactAddress": "4525 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN, 37205",
  "serviceOfProcessName": "Roland Baggott",
  "serviceOfProcessAddress": "4525 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN, 37205",
  "organizationType": "LLC",
  "organizationState": "Louisiana",
  "officerName": "Grant Clayton",
  "officerTitle": "Owner/Chief Executive Officer",
  "statesFiled": ["California", "Illinois", "Maryland", "Minnesota"],
  "detailUrl": "https://apps.dfi.wi.gov/apps/FranchiseSearch/details.aspx?id=639242",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-03-18T03:00:00.000Z"
}

💎 Why Choose the Wisconsin Franchise Search Scraper?

• Complete Filing Data - 24 fields per registration including contact info, officer details, and multi-state filings
• All Active Registrations - Scrapes the full active filings list from Wisconsin DFI (1,800+ franchises)
• Name Search - Filter by franchise name to find specific registrations
• Contact Details - Email, phone, and mailing addresses for franchise contacts and registered agents
• No Account Needed - Pulls from publicly available Wisconsin state records

📋 How to Use

1. Create a free Apify account with $5 credit
2. Search for "Wisconsin Franchise Search Scraper" in the Apify Store
3. Optionally enter a franchise name to filter, or leave blank for all
4. Click Start - results are ready in minutes
5. Download as JSON, CSV, or Excel

🎯 Business Use Cases

• Franchise Due Diligence - Research franchise registrations, filing status, and officer information before investing
• Legal & Compliance - Verify franchise registrations across states and check service of process details
• Competitive Intelligence - Track which franchises are registered in Wisconsin and their multi-state filing footprint
• Lead Generation - Build contact lists of franchise operators with email, phone, and mailing addresses
• Market Research - Analyze franchise industry trends by organization type, state of origin, and filing dates

❓ FAQ

What data source does this use? This scraper collects data from the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) franchise registration database, which is publicly accessible.

How many franchises are available? Wisconsin DFI currently lists 1,800+ active franchise registrations. The number changes as new registrations are filed and existing ones expire.

Can I search for specific franchises? Yes. Use the searchTerm input to filter by franchise name. Leave it empty to get all active registrations.

How current is the data? Data is fetched in real-time from Wisconsin DFI. Registration status, dates, and contact details reflect the current state of the database.

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🚀 Ready to Start?

Try the Wisconsin Franchise Search Scraper free - $5 credit included, no card required.

🆘 Need Help?

• Check the FAQ section above for common questions
• Visit the Apify support page for documentation and tutorials
• Contact us to request a new scraper, propose a custom project, or report an issue at Tally contact form

⚠️ Disclaimer

This Actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.