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Franchise Opportunities in Missouri
Reported facts for published brands with locations on file in Missouri. Existing locations do not confirm territory availability. No rankings or recommendations.
Non-registration state- 423
- Brands with locations on file
- 3,061
- Locations on file
- $144K
- Median reported low-end investment
- 334
- Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures
What this guide contains
- Registration: Missouri is not a franchise registration state.
- 81 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 Missouri
Franchise activity in Missouri on file centers on St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield. Home Services is the most common industry among brands with locations here (76 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.
Major metro markets
- • St. Louis
- • Kansas City
- • Springfield
Taxes
Missouri levies a personal income tax.
Sales tax rates vary by locality.
Labor
Missouri sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25/hr; some cities set higher rates.
Missouri is not a right-to-work state.
Franchise law
Not a registration state; the federal FTC Franchise Rule applies.
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 Missouri by industry
Size on file
Largest systems by locations on file in Missouri
Ordered by location count in our records — a size measure, not a quality ranking.
| Franchise | Locations in MO | Reported investment | Item 19 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic Drive-In Food & Beverage | 142 | $1.5M–$1.5M | ● Disclosed |
| Jackson Hewitt Financial Services | 109 | $19K–$71K | ● Disclosed |
| Anytime Fitness Fitness & Recreation | 94 | $539K–$905K | ● Disclosed |
| Vision Source LLC Health & Wellness | 83 | $100K–$450K | ○ None verified |
| Super 8 Worldwide Hospitality & Travel | 66 | Not disclosed | ● Disclosed |
| Scooter’s Coffee Food & Beverage | 62 | $659K–$1.5M | ● Disclosed |
| United Country Real Estate Real Estate & Property Services | 62 | $11K–$46K | ○ None verified |
| Jimmy Johns Food & Beverage | 61 | $206K–$686K | ● Disclosed |
| Sport Clips, Inc. Beauty & Personal Care | 55 | Not disclosed | ● Disclosed |
| Godfathers Pizza Food & Beverage | 50 | $157K–$709K | ● Disclosed |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
General information, not legal advice. State rules change; verify with the state regulator.
Directory
All franchises with locations in Missouri
423 franchises
- Sonic Drive-In142 locations$1.5M–$1.5MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Jackson Hewitt109 locations$19K–$71KDisclosed
Financial Services
- Anytime Fitness94 locations$539K–$905KDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- Vision Source LLC83 locations$100K–$450KNone verified
Health & Wellness
- Super 8 Worldwide66 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Hospitality & Travel
- Scooter’s Coffee62 locations$659K–$1.5MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- United Country Real Estate62 locations$11K–$46KNone verified
Real Estate & Property Services
- Jimmy Johns61 locations$206K–$686KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Sport Clips, Inc.55 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Beauty & Personal Care
- Godfathers Pizza50 locations$157K–$709KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- H R Block Tax Services48 locations$36K–$161KNone verified
Financial Services
- Chick-fil-A47 locations$586K–$3.4MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- The UPS Store®47 locations$86K–$606KDisclosed
Retail
- 7 BREW40 locations$941K–$941KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Liberty Tax Service39 locations$50K–$50KDisclosed
Financial Services
- McAlister’s Deli39 locations$910K–$2.6MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Steak n Shake Enterprises Traditional Franchise Program38 locations$316K–$2.7MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Steak n Shake Franchise Partner Program35 locations$259K–$259KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Burger King34 locations$565K–$979KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care33 locations$1.9M–$4.0MDisclosed
Children & Education
- Jazzercise31 locations$2K–$64KNone verified
Fitness & Recreation
- IHOP and International House of Pancakes30 locations$617K–$4.6MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Big O Tires29 locations$544K–$2.7MDisclosed
Automotive
- Dunkin'29 locations$10K–$1.8MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Buffalo Wild Wings24 locations$31K–$4.5MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
Investment figures are national Item 7 totals as reported by each franchisor. Location counts reflect lists on file and can be incomplete.