What franchises are available in Idaho?

Idaho supports franchises across industries including fast food, fitness, cleaning, home services, and more. Total franchise investment typically ranges from $10,000 (Chick-fil-A) to $2M+ (Ace Hardware), depending on the brand and location. Browse all franchise options at FranchiseBudget.com for detailed FDD-based investment data.

What is the franchise market opportunity in Idaho?

Idaho is rated a fair market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 44/100. There are approximately 0 franchise businesses across 280 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 83716. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

What are the best locations for a franchise in Idaho?

The best franchise locations in Idaho combine high walkability (foot traffic), strong median incomes, and manageable competition. See our Best Locations page for Idaho to get the top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score.

How much does it cost to open a franchise in Idaho?

Franchise costs vary widely. Entry-level franchises in Idaho can start under $50,000 (cleaning, service franchises), while food franchises like McDonald's or Subway require $230,000–$2.3M total investment. Franchise fees, royalty rates, and build-out costs are detailed for each brand at FranchiseBudget.com.

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Franchise Costs in Idaho

Aggregated from 280 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in ID ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

1.9 Million

Total Population

$63 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Mixed picture. The 44/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in Idaho

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ZIP 83716 Pop. 21 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 83616 Pop. 35 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 83712 Pop. 9.3 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 83455 Pop. 6.1 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 83646 Pop. 75 Thousand

$100 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 83669 Pop. 16 Thousand

$99 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 83844 Pop. 3.5 Thousand

score

ZIP 83634 Pop. 36 Thousand

$93 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 83341 Pop. 9.4 Thousand

$95 Thousand

med. income

score

#10

ZIP 83642 Pop. 58 Thousand

$96 Thousand

med. income

score

Best Markets

See the top 20 ZIP codes in Idaho ranked by opportunity score with full breakdowns.

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Data sources: Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022, FDIC Summary of Deposits 2023.