What franchises are available in Vermont?

Vermont 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 Vermont?

Vermont is rated a fair market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 45/100. There are approximately 0 franchise businesses across 265 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 05454. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

What are the best locations for a franchise in Vermont?

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

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

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

Aggregated from 265 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in VT ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

650 Thousand

Total Population

$73 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Mixed picture. The 45/100 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 Vermont

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ZIP 05454 Pop. 5.2 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 05477 Pop. 4.4 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 05445 Pop. 3.9 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 05465 Pop. 5.6 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 05482 Pop. 7.8 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 05461 Pop. 4.8 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 05468 Pop. 13 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 05055 Pop. 3.5 Thousand

$140 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 05495 Pop. 11 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

#10

ZIP 05091 Pop. 3.4 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

score

Best Markets

See the top 20 ZIP codes in Vermont 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.