Mobility Franchise Opportunities in Michigan
Michigan has multiple strong markets for a Mobility Plus franchise — one locally owned business with a retail mobility showroom and a home-services team. Demand spans stairlifts, scooters, power chairs, ramps, and professional installations, supported by a growing senior population, major healthcare systems, and VA facilities. A 10% veteran discount is available on the franchise fee.
The Opportunity for Mobility Franchises in Michigan
Michigan combines a large and aging population with strong healthcare infrastructure and a culture that favors aging in place. The state is home to about 10.1 million people. Residents 65 and older make up 19.6% of the state—nearly 2 million people, up from 17.6% in 2020. State projections put the 65-plus population about 17% higher by 2035, and the 75-plus population about 46% higher. About 26.7% of adults 65 and older fell in the past year. In 2024, 59 of 83 counties already had more older adults than children.
Major hospital systems, rehabilitation centers, and skilled nursing facilities across the state generate steady discharge referrals, including Hurley, McLaren, Sparrow, Bronson, Munson, and Covenant. VA medical centers in Detroit, Battle Creek, Saginaw, and Iron Mountain expand opportunities for authorized home accessibility work focused on stairlifts, ramps, platform lifts, and bathroom safety solutions.
Four locations already operate in Shelby Township, Plymouth, Troy, and Grand Rapids, with Ann Arbor in development. Six additional territories are currently available in Flint, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Traverse City, Saginaw, and Holland. Candidates choose a market that matches their background and goals — not a separate brand. Every new Mobility Plus franchise includes both the showroom and home-services verticals. Honorably discharged veterans may qualify for a 10% discount on the $60,000 franchise fee.
Available Mobility Franchise Markets in Michigan
Explore open territories for a Mobility Plus franchise across Michigan. Green dots mark available markets; rectangular “MP” markers show existing locations, including Ann Arbor in development. Click a linked pin or market name to learn more.
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Availability changes regularly. Contact our Franchise Development Team for the most current information on mobility franchise opportunities in Michigan.
Mobility & Home Accessibility Products in Demand Across Michigan
Candidates evaluating a Mobility Plus franchise in Michigan 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
Ranch and two-story homes across Flint, Lansing, and Kalamazoo create ongoing need for stairlifts and vertical platform lifts.
Mobility Scooters & Power Chairs
Aging residents staying connected to church, the lake, and downtown drive demand for dependable scooters and power wheelchairs, including short-term rental options from the showroom.
Wheelchair Ramps & Modular Access
Porch steps and ice-season entries make modular aluminum and portable ramps a year-round need. 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.
Lift Chairs & Related Equipment
Lift chairs, specialized beds, vehicle lifts, and complementary products round out the retail offering and support customers who want to remain independent at home.
VA Home Accessibility Solutions
Detroit, Battle Creek, Saginaw, and Iron Mountain VAMCs open pathways for franchisees authorized to supply stairlifts, ramps, platform lifts, and bathroom safety solutions to eligible veterans.
Why Michigan Works for Mobility Plus Franchises
Growing Senior Population
Nearly 2 million residents are 65 or older—19.6% of the state. The 75-plus population is projected to grow about 46% from 2025 to 2035, supporting year-round demand for stairlifts, ramps, scooters, and bathroom safety products.
Multiple VA Facilities
VA medical centers in Detroit, Battle Creek, Saginaw, and Iron Mountain create opportunities for home accessibility modifications including stairlifts, ramps, platform lifts, and bathroom safety solutions.
Strong Healthcare Referral Networks
Hospital systems such as Hurley, McLaren, Sparrow, Bronson, Munson, and Covenant generate steady referrals for both mobility equipment and professional installation services.
Proven Local Presence + Open Markets
Four locations already operate in Shelby Township, Plymouth, Troy, and Grand Rapids, with Ann Arbor in development, while six additional territories remain available.
Lakeshore & Lifestyle Appeal
Visitor and lakeshore economies in several markets create secondary demand for short-term mobility equipment rentals through the showroom, while also making the state attractive for owners who want quality of life alongside the business.
The Mobility Plus Model in Michigan
New franchisees operate two verticals under one roof. That combination fits Michigan well: ranch and two-story housing supports in-home installations, while metro corridors and lakeshore traffic support a visible showroom.
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 Michigan Territory
Review the map and available markets above, then discuss fit with our Franchise Development Team. Early priorities for most Michigan launches include:
- Building referral relationships with local hospitals, rehab centers, and skilled nursing facilities
- Leading with stairlifts, modular ramps, scooters, power chairs, and bathroom safety solutions
- Pursuing appropriate authorization for VA home accessibility work where available
- 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 Michigan
Is there demand for stairlifts and home accessibility in Michigan?
Yes. About 19.6% of Michiganders are age 65 or older—nearly 2 million people. The 65-plus share rose from 17.6% in 2020 to 19.6% in 2024. About 26.7% of adults 65 and older reported falling in the past year. Ranch and two-story homes, porch steps, and ice-season entries sustain demand for stairlifts, platform lifts, ramps, and related equipment.
What mobility products are most needed across Michigan?
Residents and referral partners frequently seek stairlifts, mobility scooters, power chairs, modular wheelchair ramps, bathroom safety upgrades, grab bars, and lift chairs. These products support aging-in-place goals and post-acute recovery needs statewide.
Does Mobility Plus work with VA benefits for home accessibility in Michigan?
Michigan is served by VA medical centers including Detroit, Battle Creek, Saginaw, and Iron Mountain. 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 Michigan?
There is one Mobility Plus model. Owners operate a retail mobility showroom and a home-services team under one roof. Both verticals matter in Michigan because of multi-level housing, healthcare referral volume, and demand for scooters and other showroom equipment.
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 Michigan right now?
Yes. Mobility Plus currently lists multiple available territories — including Flint, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Traverse City, Saginaw, and Holland — while locations already operate in Shelby Township, Plymouth, Troy, and Grand Rapids, with Ann Arbor in development. Availability can change, so contact the Franchise Development Team for the latest openings.
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