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Franchise Opportunities in Minnesota

Explore 171 franchise brands available in Minnesota. Minnesota is a franchise registration state — franchisors must register their FDD with the state before selling. Compare costs, fees, and growth data from official FDDs.

Registration State MN

Minnesota Franchise Regulation

Minnesota is a franchise registration state. Franchisors must register with the Minnesota Commerce Department. Minnesota has both disclosure requirements and strong relationship protections.

This means any franchisor selling in Minnesota has had their FDD reviewed by state regulators — an extra layer of scrutiny beyond the federal FTC Rule.

Franchises Headquartered in Minnesota

3 brands headquartered in Minnesota.

Anytime Fitness

Fitness
57
Investment
$459K–$908K
Royalty
$820
Units
2,301
-0.35% growth

Great Clips

Personal Services
74
Investment
$188K–$420K
Royalty
6%
Units
4,439
+0.27% growth

Snap Fitness

Fitness
39
Investment
$431K–$1.1M
Royalty
$700
Units
493
-5.27% growth

Franchises Available in Minnesota by Investment

Most national franchise brands accept franchisees in Minnesota. Here's what's available at different investment levels.

22
Under $100K to start
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74
Under $250K to start
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26
$1M+ investment
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Top Franchise Brands by Health Score

Brand Category Investment Royalty Health
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Automotive $192K–$640K 0.06% 99
Club Pilates Fitness $385K–$839K 8% 94
Crumbl Food $816K–$1443K 8% 94
Culver's QSR $2643K–$8573K 4% 94
Scooter's Coffee Food $955K–$1523K 6% 94
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa Personal Services $579K–$872K 6% 92
Assisting Hands Home Care Home Services $97K–$180K 5% 89
Auntie Anne's Food $156K–$638K 7% 89
Batteries Plus Retail $263K–$497K 5% 89
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Home Services $85K–$205K 6% 89
Charleys Cheesesteaks Food $204K–$694K 6% 89
Christian Brothers Automotive Automotive $550K–$680K 0.5% 89
Crunch Fitness Fitness $928K–$3743K 5% 89
Domino's Pizza QSR $156K–$744K 5.5% 89
The Goddard School Education $953K–$1363K 7% 89
Jersey Mike's QSR $186K–$1418K 6.5% 89
Paul Davis Restoration Home Services $299K–$805K 4% 89
Pet Supplies Plus Pet $537K–$1965K 2% 89
Planet Fitness Fitness $1525K–$5222K 7% 89
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen QSR $1222K–$3923K 5% 89
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Franchise Research Guides

Essential reading before investing in a franchise in Minnesota.

How to Buy a Franchise

Step-by-step process from research to signing

Due Diligence Checklist

Everything to verify before you commit

SBA Franchise Financing

Loan programs, eligibility, and application process

Franchise Fees Explained

What you'll pay upfront and ongoing

Item 19 Financial Performance

How to evaluate franchise earnings claims

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