Montana Is Big on Community

The Treasure State is known for a business scene that is as impressive as its geology. Rated fifth in the nation for business tax by the Tax Foundation, Montana offers strong financial benefits for doing business there. CNBC gives the state a high score for its overall cost of doing business, and US News & World Report gives it good marks for its fiscal stability.

US News & World Report also ranks the state toward the top for its social environment. With a high level of community engagement and voter participation, Montana offers its business owners a valuable support network. The Business Technical Assistance Bureau is available to help business owners get started and keep growing.

Montana is a fantastic place to open a business, and it’s even better when that business fits you and the Montana community. Our FranNet local experts are ready to help you choose the right business—the one that will suit your lifestyle and help you get the most from your investment.

Total population: 1,062,330¹
Per capita GDP: $39,356²
Number of small businesses: 6,135,888³
Low business tax⁴
Montana franchises produced an economic output of $2.6b from all sales of goods and services in 2018⁵

FranNet Consulting Services are 100% Free For Our Clients

We Work To Find You The Perfect Franchise Business, Free of Charge.

As an Inc. 5000 organization, FranNet’s reputation for quality consulting services, integrity, and risk reduction were established out of our dedication to you, the client. Our job is to ensure you find the right business that maximizes your odds of success and happiness and allows you to meet your lifestyle, career and financial goals. Our income is derived from brokering the final purchase of the franchise and is paid for by the franchise organization you choose to partner with.

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The FranNet Organization

In addition to being a 5-time, Fortune 5000 company, FranNet has helped hundreds of people acquire a franchise and become their own boss. FranNet provides education and support to individuals who are interested in exploring self-employment as a career option through franchised business ownership. After all, franchising is more than just food and retail stores. Our role is to provide education on the franchise industry and help people find the right business for them and their goals. Our services are 100% free.

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How Do FranNet Franchise Consultants Reduce Risk?

FranNet Franchise Consultants reduce risk by pre-qualifying prospective franchisees to ensure no wasted qualification time; by helping educate your prospective franchisees on the eventual purchase and operation of your franchise concept, which sets better expectations among all parties; by providing you an instant North American network present in all major markets, with local presence and expertise; and by reducing overhead by offering a primarily post-pay service. Instead of worrying about generating qualified candidates on your own, you can join a proven, effective, and efficient referral network.

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Will I End Up Paying More For a Franchise If I Work With a FranNet Franchise Consultant?

No. Unlike buying a home or a car, Franchise sales and fees are federally regulated and the cost is not able to be changed regardless of if a franchise consultant broker is involved or not. What that means for you is that you get expert franchise guidance, consulting, and introductions, without any risk of a price mark-up. Learn more here.

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How Much Does a Franchise Consultant Cost?

Zero. Working with FranNet is absolutely free. How is that possible? Similar to real estate agents that receive a commission from the seller, we receive our broker fee directly from the franchise that you may buy.

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Who are FranNet Franchise Consultants?

A FranNet franchise consultant is a local, franchise expert to advise you on franchise and business opportunities. Within our group, we have past and present franchisors, franchise executives, franchisees, regional and area developers, and other business professionals.

Our Process

FranNet franchise consultants have helped thousands of entrepreneurs across North America start their own business through franchise ownership; however, this has only been made possible due to our unparalleled focus on quality across all facets of our business. FranNet is comprised of an independent network of over 100 local consultants that help highly motivated and savvy entrepreneurs mitigate their risk of business ownership through franchising. What has made us a six-time fortune 5,000 organization? We work hand-in-hand with our clients to educate them on opportunities and risks throughout their decision to ensure they have the best chance of success.

1. Readiness Profile

Readiness Profile

Complete your Entrepreneur Readiness Profile to determine which types of businesses are best suited for you. This process includes a personality analysis and an investment range determination. From here, our algorithm can help determine what franchise options in your local market may be best able to meet your goals.
2. Profile Review

Profile Review

Once you have your Entrepreneur Readiness Profile set up, you may request a free no obligation review session with your local franchise consultant. During this meeting, you can gain more insight into what franchise opportunities may be best for your goals.
3. Franchise Options

Franchise Options

After the review of your Readiness Profile, we work with you to determine what local options may be worth exploring. Your local consultant will present you with a number of options and depending on which ones you are interested in, your consultant will make an introduction.
4. Franchise Brands

Speak With Franchise Companies

We will help facilitate those introductions and coach you on the due diligence process, providing guidance on questions to ask, how to understand Franchise Disclosure Documents, and tools on how to rank the franchise opportunities for yourself.
5. Franchise Owners

Speak With Local Franchise Owners

Once you've learned more about each franchise opportunity that you are interested in, you will be able to speak with active franchisee's in their respective organizations in order to validate the business, support, and success of each.
6. Discovery Day

Discovery Day

Prior to making a formal commitment to a franchise opportunity, you will attend a Discovery Day, usually on-site at the corporate headquarters of the specific franchise you're interested in. This Discovery Day is a great opportunity for you to meet the top management team, see their operational facility and learn more about the day-to-day life of owning a business under their brand.
7. Decision Time

Decision Time

Once you return from a discovery day, you'll be in a position to decide if that franchise is the right fit for you. If it is, we'll provide the necessary referrals to franchise attorneys, accountants, and funding partners to help complete your franchise due diligence. From there, it is your choice to sign the final franchise agreement and become a franchisee.

5. Franchise Validations

Once you've learned more about each franchise opportunity that you are interested in, you will be able to speak with active franchisee's in their respective organizations in order to validate the business, support, and success of each.