Find the right franchise in Vermont
Vermont’s Community Helps Businesses Thrive
The rich sense of community that’s ingrained in the Green Mountain State makes it a place where individuals and businesses can thrive.
Vermont’s collaborative nature translates into momentum for its businesses. The state has numerous programs and opportunities that help businesses start up and expand in Vermont.
Vermont is a safe and pleasant place to live and work. (WalletHub calls South Burlington, VT, the second-safest city in the US, and US News & World Report ranks the state seventh in its Crime and Corrections category). Its scenic mountains and valleys improve the quality of life, which CNBC ranks first among all US states.
For business owners who want support from their local community and a top-notch place to live, Vermont is the way to go. FranNet’s local experts know the state and its people, and they’re ready to help you choose a business that will thrive in this beautiful state.
Franchising in Vermont
- Franchise registration: Vermont is not a franchise registration state: it is not among the states that NASAA lists as having franchise laws that require the franchise disclosure document to be registered or filed. (Source: NASAA, State Cover Sheets Instructions (2019))
- FranNet consultants: One FranNet consultant is listed for Vermont on this page. See the list.
- Small businesses: In 2022, Vermont had 81,949 small businesses, 99.0 percent of all its businesses, and they employed 157,959 people, 62.1 percent of its employees. (Source: SBA Office of Advocacy, 2025 Small Business Profile: Vermont (2022 data))
The SBA counts firms with fewer than 500 employees, including businesses with no paid employees.
Franchising facts last reviewed October 2026.
Franchise brands available in Vermont
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