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    Franchise Opportunities in Minnesota

    Reported facts for published brands with locations on file in Minnesota. Existing locations do not confirm territory availability. No rankings or recommendations.

    Registration state
    395
    Brands with locations on file
    2,704
    Locations on file
    $133K
    Median reported low-end investment
    313
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: Minnesota is a franchise registration state.
    • 86 brands report a total initial investment topping out at $150K or less.
    • Business context, industries, the largest systems on file, and FAQs.

    How to read it

    Counts show presence in our research records, not franchises for sale or available territories. Investment figures are national, as reported by franchisors. Calculated median uses reported low-end totals.

    Local context

    Doing business in Minnesota

    Franchise activity in Minnesota on file centers on Minneapolis–St. Paul, Rochester, Duluth. Home Services is the most common industry among brands with locations here (70 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • Minneapolis–St. Paul
    • • Rochester
    • • Duluth

    Taxes

    Minnesota levies a personal income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

    Minnesota sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25/hr; some cities set higher rates.

    Minnesota is not a right-to-work state.

    Franchise law

    Registration state: franchisors must register their FDD with Minnesota before selling here.

    You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before signing or paying.

    General public information, not legal or tax advice. Rates and rules change — verify with the state revenue, labor and franchise regulators.

    Industries

    Browse franchises in Minnesota by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in Minnesota

    Ordered by location count in our records — a size measure, not a quality ranking.

    FranchiseLocations in MNReported investmentItem 19
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    338$539K–$905K● Disclosed
    Sushi Avenue

    Food & Beverage

    90$19K–$158K○ None verified
    Holiday Stationstores

    Retail

    80$896K–$3.4M○ None verified
    Jimmy Johns

    Food & Beverage

    65$206K–$686K● Disclosed
    The UPS Store®

    Retail

    64$86K–$606K● Disclosed
    Taco Johns

    Food & Beverage

    53$454K–$2.0M● Disclosed
    Scooter’s Coffee

    Food & Beverage

    47$659K–$1.5M● Disclosed
    Godfathers Pizza

    Food & Beverage

    46$157K–$709K● Disclosed
    H R Block Tax Services

    Financial Services

    40$36K–$161K○ None verified
    Sport Clips, Inc.

    Beauty & Personal Care

    40Not disclosed● Disclosed

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

    General information, not legal advice. State rules change; verify with the state regulator.

    Directory

    All franchises with locations in Minnesota

    395 franchises

    Investment figures are national Item 7 totals as reported by each franchisor. Location counts reflect lists on file and can be incomplete.

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