Mobility Franchise Opportunities in Maine
Maine is the oldest state in America — and still living in the house it already owns. Open territory remains across South Portland, York County, Bangor, Lewiston, and Augusta. One locally owned business with a retail mobility showroom and a home-services team. A 10% veteran discount is available on the franchise fee.
The Opportunity for Mobility Franchises in Maine
Maine is home to about 1.41 million people. It is the oldest state in the country by median age (about 44.8) and has the highest share of residents 65 and older of any U.S. state — about 23.5%. In 2025 there were more Mainers 65 and older than children 17 and under in every county. From 2015 to 2025 the 65-plus population grew about 39% while the child population fell about 5%. Working-age residents are projected to keep shrinking through 2032.
Most of those households already own the house. Maine’s owner-occupied rate is about 74%. Capes, farmhouses, split entries, granite steps, and winter ice do not age well. About 31.3% of adults 65 and older report falling in the past year. Fall death rates rose from 47.7 per 100,000 in 2012 to 126.5 in 2023. MaineHealth has cited more than 100,000 falls in a single year and more than $255 million in annual fall-related cost. Families facing those numbers choose stairlifts, ramps, platform lifts, and safer bathrooms instead of a facility move.
That mix supports both verticals under one roof. The home-services team meets homeowners who want to age in place across Cumberland, York, Penobscot, Androscoggin, and Kennebec counties. The showroom meets customers who need scooters, power chairs, and lifts to stay connected to town. Priority awards should land in South Portland and Westbrook, Saco and Biddeford, Bangor, Lewiston and Auburn, Augusta and Waterville, and Brunswick. Every new Mobility Plus franchise includes both verticals. Honorably discharged veterans may qualify for a 10% discount on the $60,000 franchise fee.
Available Mobility Franchise Markets in Maine
Green dots mark priority available markets. Click a marker for a short market note.
Explore Available Territories
Availability changes regularly. Contact our Franchise Development Team for the most current information on mobility franchise opportunities in Maine.
Mobility & Home Accessibility Products in Demand Across Maine
Candidates evaluating a Mobility Plus franchise in Maine should focus on the equipment and services families, discharge planners, and veterans request most often — from the showroom floor and in the home.
Stairlifts & Platform Lifts
Capes, farmhouses, and split entries across Greater Portland, York County, and Bangor create ongoing need for stairlifts and vertical platform lifts.
Mobility Scooters & Power Chairs
Maine seniors stay connected to town, church, and the coast. Scooters and power wheelchairs are core showroom products.
Wheelchair Ramps & Modular Access
Granite steps, porch entries, and winter ice make modular and portable ramps a year-round product. Teams install in the field and sell or rent portable options from the store.
Bathroom Modifications & Grab Bars
Walk-in showers, grab bars, raised toilets, and related safety upgrades are commonly requested alongside larger accessibility installations.
Vehicle Lifts, Lift Chairs & Rentals
Vehicle lifts, lift chairs, and short-term rentals round out the retail offering for customers who want independence at home and in the community.
VA Home Accessibility Solutions
About 95,000 Maine veterans and VA Togus care open pathways for franchisees authorized to supply stairlifts, ramps, platform lifts, and bathroom safety solutions.
Why Maine Works for Mobility Plus Franchises
The Oldest State in America
Maine has the highest 65-plus share of any U.S. state and more seniors than children in every county. That is a long runway for a showroom and home-services business.
Houses People Intend to Keep
About 74% of occupied units are owner-occupied. Capes, farmhouses, and granite entries produce stairlift and ramp work after a fall or a hospital discharge.
Falls at Crisis Rates
About one in three Maine seniors reports a fall. Fall death rates more than doubled in a decade. Discharge from MaineHealth, Northern Light, and Central Maine Medical Center feeds the home-services book.
Two Verticals, One Local Brand
The showroom and home-services team operate under one roof, so owners can follow customers from the store floor into the home — including rural overlay as service radius.
Distinct Trade Areas Still Open
South Portland is not Bangor. Lewiston is not Augusta. These are separate economic boards, with midcoast and Aroostook attached as service radius rather than extra storefronts.
The Mobility Plus Model in Maine
New franchisees operate two verticals under one roof. That combination fits Maine well: Greater Portland and York County support a visible showroom, while Bangor, Lewiston, Augusta, and midcoast housing support in-home installations.
Retail Mobility Store
A branded showroom for the sales, service, and rental of scooters, power chairs, wheelchairs, lift chairs, specialized beds, vehicle lifts, and accessories.
Home Services
A mobile team for the sales, installation, service, and rental of stairlifts, modular ramps, vertical platform lifts, residential elevators, grab bars, and related fall-prevention solutions.
How to Choose Your Maine Territory
Review the map and available markets above, then discuss fit with our Franchise Development Team. Early priorities for most Maine launches include:
- Prioritizing South Portland / Westbrook, Saco / Biddeford, Bangor, Lewiston / Auburn, Augusta / Waterville, or Brunswick
- Building referral relationships with MaineHealth, Northern Light, Central Maine Medical Center, MaineGeneral, VA Togus, and Area Agencies on Aging
- Leading with stairlifts, modular ramps, scooters, power chairs, and bathroom safety solutions
- Offering in-home assessments alongside a visible local showroom
- Asking about veteran pricing if you are an honorably discharged veteran with a valid DD Form 214
Frequently Asked Questions About Mobility Franchises in Maine
Is there demand for stairlifts and home accessibility in Maine?
Yes. Maine has the highest 65-plus share of any U.S. state at about 23.5%, and that group grew about 39% from 2015 to 2025. About 31.3% of adults 65 and older report falling in the past year, and fall death rates more than doubled since 2012 — creating ongoing demand for stairlifts, platform lifts, ramps, and related equipment.
What mobility products are most needed across Maine?
Residents and referral partners frequently seek stairlifts, mobility scooters, power chairs, modular wheelchair ramps, bathroom safety upgrades, grab bars, vehicle lifts, and lift chairs. These products support aging-in-place goals and community mobility from South Portland to Bangor, Lewiston, and Augusta.
Does Mobility Plus work with VA benefits for home accessibility in Maine?
Maine has about 95,000 veterans and VA care through Togus and regional clinics. Mobility Plus concentrates VA-related activity on home accessibility products and modifications such as stairlifts, ramps, platform lifts, and bathroom safety solutions. A franchisee may seek proper authorization to serve eligible veterans in these categories.
What is the Mobility Plus model in Maine?
There is one Mobility Plus model. Owners operate a retail mobility showroom and a home-services team under one roof. Both verticals matter in Maine because of the state’s age profile, high homeownership, fall rates, and coastal-to-inland trade areas.
Is there a veteran discount on a Mobility Plus franchise?
Yes. Honorably discharged veterans with a valid DD Form 214 purchasing a first Mobility Plus franchise may receive a 10% discount on the $60,000 franchise fee. Confirm current eligibility with the Franchise Development Team.
Are there open mobility franchise territories in Maine right now?
Yes. Priority open markets include South Portland / Westbrook, Saco / Biddeford, Bangor, Lewiston / Auburn, Augusta / Waterville, and Brunswick. Availability can change, so contact the Franchise Development Team for the latest openings.
Ready to Discuss a Mobility Franchise Opportunity in Maine?
Tell us a bit about yourself. Our franchise development team will follow up to explore available Maine markets — including veteran pricing if you qualify.