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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.
| Franchise | Locations in MN | Reported investment | Item 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 | 40 | Not 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
- Anytime Fitness338 locations$539K–$905KDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- Sushi Avenue90 locations$19K–$158KNone verified
Food & Beverage
- Holiday Stationstores80 locations$896K–$3.4MNone verified
Retail
- Jimmy Johns65 locations$206K–$686KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- The UPS Store®64 locations$86K–$606KDisclosed
Retail
- Taco Johns53 locations$454K–$2.0MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Scooter’s Coffee47 locations$659K–$1.5MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Godfathers Pizza46 locations$157K–$709KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- H R Block Tax Services40 locations$36K–$161KNone verified
Financial Services
- Sport Clips, Inc.40 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- Remax37 locations$29K–$337KNone verified
Food & Beverage
- Vision Source LLC37 locations$100K–$450KNone verified
Health & Wellness
- Super 8 Worldwide34 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Hospitality & Travel
- ORANGETHEORY29 locations$765K–$1.1MDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- EOS Worldwide27 locations$62K–$153KDisclosed
Business Services
- Jet Black International27 locations$110K–$179KDisclosed
Home Services
- Liberty Tax Service26 locations$50K–$50KDisclosed
Financial Services
- Luxottica of America Inc. Pearle Vision26 locations$30K–$1.2MDisclosed
Health & Wellness
- Mathnasium Learning Centers25 locations$105K–$166KDisclosed
Children & Education
- OpenWorks23 locations$4K–$134KNone verified
Cleaning & Restoration
- MGM Wine & Spirits21 locations$737K–$2.2MDisclosed
Retail
- Sola Salon21 locations$950K–$3.9MDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- Mainstream Boutique20 locations$198K–$361KDisclosed
Retail
- Servpro (Unit)20 locations$1K–$80KNone verified
Cleaning & Restoration
- Dunkin'19 locations$10K–$1.8MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
Investment figures are national Item 7 totals as reported by each franchisor. Location counts reflect lists on file and can be incomplete.