What franchises are available in Montana?

Montana 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 Montana?

Montana is rated a challenging market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 34/100. There are approximately 6 franchise businesses across 369 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 59106. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

What are the best locations for a franchise in Montana?

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

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

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

Aggregated from 369 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in MT ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Challenging

1.1 Million

Total Population

$61 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Registered Franchise Businesses

Montana has 6 registered franchise businesses across 369 ZIP codes, serving a population of 1.1 Million. Median household income averages $60,601 — 14,399 below the national median.

Hard market. The 34/100 average reflects real headwinds: permit costs, thin population density, or low foot traffic in most ZIP codes. The top performers are outliers, not the norm. Average competition density: 0.0 businesses per ZIP.

Top ZIP Codes in Montana

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ZIP 59106 Pop. 20 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 59634 Pop. 5.2 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 59803 Pop. 18 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 59718 Pop. 44 Thousand

$92 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 59741 Pop. 5.6 Thousand

$86 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 59044 Pop. 12 Thousand

$86 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 59602 Pop. 30 Thousand

$88 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 59019 Pop. 4.3 Thousand

$87 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 59714 Pop. 24 Thousand

$89 Thousand

med. income

score

#10

ZIP 59715 Pop. 39 Thousand

$85 Thousand

med. income

score

Best Markets

See the top 20 ZIP codes in Montana 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.