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Franchise Opportunities in Montana
Reported facts for published brands with locations on file in Montana. Existing locations do not confirm territory availability. No rankings or recommendations.
Non-registration state- 167
- Brands with locations on file
- 599
- Locations on file
- $123K
- Median reported low-end investment
- 124
- Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures
What this guide contains
- Registration: Montana is not a franchise registration state.
- 33 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 Montana
Franchise activity in Montana on file centers on Billings, Missoula, Bozeman. Food & Beverage is the most common industry among brands with locations here (23 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.
Major metro markets
- • Billings
- • Missoula
- • Bozeman
Taxes
Montana levies a personal income tax.
Montana has no general sales tax.
Sales tax rates vary by locality.
Labor
Montana sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25/hr; some cities set higher rates.
Montana 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 Montana by industry
Size on file
Largest systems by locations on file in Montana
Ordered by location count in our records — a size measure, not a quality ranking.
| Franchise | Locations in MT | Reported investment | Item 19 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bee Hive Homes Senior Care | 34 | $3.4M–$5.1M | ● Disclosed |
| DQ Grill Chill Food & Beverage | 32 | $1.5M–$1.5M | ● Disclosed |
| Super 8 Worldwide Hospitality & Travel | 22 | Not disclosed | ● Disclosed |
| Jackson Hewitt Financial Services | 20 | $19K–$71K | ● Disclosed |
| The UPS Store® Retail | 20 | $86K–$606K | ● Disclosed |
| United Country Real Estate Real Estate & Property Services | 19 | $11K–$46K | ○ None verified |
| Jimmy Johns Food & Beverage | 18 | $206K–$686K | ● Disclosed |
| Taco Johns Food & Beverage | 18 | $454K–$2.0M | ● Disclosed |
| Jazzercise Fitness & Recreation | 16 | $2K–$64K | ○ None verified |
| Anytime Fitness Fitness & Recreation | 14 | $539K–$905K | ● Disclosed |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
General information, not legal advice. State rules change; verify with the state regulator.
Directory
All franchises with locations in Montana
167 franchises
- Bee Hive Homes34 locations$3.4M–$5.1MDisclosed
Senior Care
- DQ Grill Chill32 locations$1.5M–$1.5MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Super 8 Worldwide22 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Hospitality & Travel
- Jackson Hewitt20 locations$19K–$71KDisclosed
Financial Services
- The UPS Store®20 locations$86K–$606KDisclosed
Retail
- United Country Real Estate19 locations$11K–$46KNone verified
Real Estate & Property Services
- Jimmy Johns18 locations$206K–$686KDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Taco Johns18 locations$454K–$2.0MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Jazzercise16 locations$2K–$64KNone verified
Fitness & Recreation
- Anytime Fitness14 locations$539K–$905KDisclosed
Fitness & Recreation
- Vision Source LLC14 locations$100K–$450KNone verified
Health & Wellness
- Ace Sushi Non-Traditional11 locationsNot disclosedNone verified
Food & Beverage
- ERA11 locations$34K–$454KNone verified
Real Estate & Property Services
- Sotheby’s International Realty10 locations$47K–$519KNone verified
Real Estate & Property Services
- Roto-Rooter8 locations$123K–$282KNone verified
Home Services
- Travelodge Hotels8 locations$232K–$11.3MDisclosed
Hospitality & Travel
- Buffalo Wild Wings7 locations$31K–$4.5MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Cinnabon6 locations$29K–$1.2MDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Crumbl6 locationsNot disclosedDisclosed
Food & Beverage
- Fit4Mom6 locations$3K–$29KNone verified
Fitness & Recreation
- H.H. Franchising Systems Inc6 locations$626K–$1.6MNone verified
Senior Care
- Mac Tools6 locations$10K–$418KDisclosed
Retail
- NextHome6 locations$17K–$222KNone verified
Real Estate & Property Services
- NextHome, Inc.6 locations$17K–$222KNone verified
Real Estate & Property Services
- Servpro (Unit)6 locations$1K–$80KNone verified
Cleaning & Restoration
Investment figures are national Item 7 totals as reported by each franchisor. Location counts reflect lists on file and can be incomplete.