What are the best cities for a franchise in Minnesota?

The top-rated areas for franchises in Minnesota are ZIP 55391 (score: 100/100), ZIP 55442 (score: 100/100), ZIP 55340 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing business competition.

What makes a good franchise location?

A strong franchise location combines high foot traffic (walkability), solid median income (customer spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does Minnesota compare to other states for franchises?

Minnesota averages 100/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Franchise Costs in Minnesota

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and franchise businesses competition.

The top markets here average $147,294 in household income. ZIP 55391 leads at 100, $170,115 median income, zero existing franchise businesses.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 55391 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$170,115
#2	ZIP 55442 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$121,714
#3	ZIP 55340 Pop. 9.8 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$174,120
#4	ZIP 55129 Pop. 32 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$152,500
#5	ZIP 55439 Pop. 9.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$173,925
#6	ZIP 55038 Pop. 24 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$127,194
#7	ZIP 55073 Pop. 4.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$130,556
#8	ZIP 55042 Pop. 13 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$154,779
#9	ZIP 55436 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$132,487
#10	ZIP 55044 Pop. 63 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$140,612
#11	ZIP 55123 Pop. 27 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$134,265
#12	ZIP 55345 Pop. 21 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$143,287
#13	ZIP 55346 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$137,125
#14	ZIP 55424 Pop. 10 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$241,875
#15	ZIP 55419 Pop. 30 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$143,254
#16	ZIP 55372 Pop. 35 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$140,835
#17	ZIP 55417 Pop. 26 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$122,639
#18	ZIP 55347 Pop. 30 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$152,850
#19	ZIP 55068 Pop. 32 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$125,271
#20	ZIP 55415 Pop. 6.5 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$126,480

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across Minnesota, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $147,294 in household income. The common thread: franchise demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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