What franchises are available in Missouri?

Missouri 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 Missouri?

Missouri is rated a fair market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 43/100. There are approximately 3 franchise businesses across 1,035 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 63040. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

What are the best locations for a franchise in Missouri?

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

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

Franchise costs vary widely. Entry-level franchises in Missouri 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 Missouri

Aggregated from 1,035 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in MO ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

6.2 Million

Total Population

$61 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Registered Franchise Businesses

Missouri has 3 registered franchise businesses across 1,035 ZIP codes, serving a population of 6.2 Million. Median household income averages $60,631 — 14,369 below the national median.

Mixed picture. The 43/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Competition runs about 0.0 businesses per ZIP. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in Missouri

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ZIP 63040 Pop. 8.8 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 63038 Pop. 7.1 Thousand

$190 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 64082 Pop. 20 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 63141 Pop. 21 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 64113 Pop. 12 Thousand

$180 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 63131 Pop. 18 Thousand

$210 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 63127 Pop. 5.2 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 64064 Pop. 20 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 63124 Pop. 11 Thousand

$190 Thousand

med. income

100

score

#10

ZIP 63025 Pop. 18 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

Best Markets

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

Best Franchise Businesses Markets in Missouri

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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.