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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.

    FranchiseLocations in MTReported investmentItem 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

    22Not 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

    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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