Mobility Franchise Opportunities in Montana
Montana is already one of the oldest states in America — and still bringing retirees in. Open territory remains across Billings, Kalispell, Missoula, Great Falls, Helena, and Belgrade. 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 Montana
Montana is home to about 1.14 million people. Residents 65 and older make up about 21.0% to 21.2% of the state — roughly 239,000 people in 2024 — placing Montana eighth nationally. Seniors now outnumber children statewide. From 2020 to 2025 the state added more than 36,000 residents 65 and older while the number of children fell by about 2,500. The 65-plus share is projected to reach about 22.65% by 2030. Growth depends on people moving in, many of them retirement-age.
Nearly 1 in 3 Montanans age 65 and older fall each year. Among adults 45 and older, 32.2% reported a fall in 2023. Adults with a disability fall at more than 45%. Ice, ranch entries, basements, and cabin-to-year-round homes do the rest. 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 Yellowstone, Flathead, Missoula, Cascade, Lewis and Clark, and Gallatin counties. The showroom meets customers who need scooters, power chairs, and lifts in Billings and Kalispell. Priority awards should land in Billings, Kalispell, Missoula, Great Falls, Helena, and Belgrade. 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 Montana
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 Montana.
Mobility & Home Accessibility Products in Demand Across Montana
Candidates evaluating a Mobility Plus franchise in Montana 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
Split entries, basements, and cabin-to-year-round homes across Billings, Missoula, Kalispell, and Helena create ongoing need for stairlifts and vertical platform lifts.
Mobility Scooters & Power Chairs
Montana seniors stay connected to town, church, and the valley. Scooters and power wheelchairs are core showroom products.
Wheelchair Ramps & Modular Access
Ranch entries, porch steps, 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 across long Montana miles.
VA Home Accessibility Solutions
VA Montana and Malmstrom AFB adjacency open pathways for franchisees authorized to supply stairlifts, ramps, platform lifts, and bathroom safety solutions.
Why Montana Works for Mobility Plus Franchises
Already One of the Oldest States
About 21% of Montanans are 65 or older — eighth nationally — and seniors now outnumber children. That is a long runway for a showroom and home-services business.
Retirees Are Still Moving In
Natural increase is near zero. Growth is in-migration, much of it retirement-age, stacking demand in Billings, Flathead, Missoula, and Gallatin.
Falls at One-in-Three
Nearly a third of adults 65 and older fall each year. Ice and multi-level homes turn those falls into stairlift, ramp, and bathroom work after discharge.
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
Billings is not Kalispell. Missoula is not Great Falls. These are separate economic boards, with eastern and mountain counties attached as service radius rather than extra storefronts.
The Mobility Plus Model in Montana
New franchisees operate two verticals under one roof. That combination fits Montana well: Billings and Kalispell support a visible showroom, while Missoula, Great Falls, Helena, and Gallatin support in-home installations across long distances.
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 Montana Territory
Review the map and available markets above, then discuss fit with our Franchise Development Team. Early priorities for most Montana launches include:
- Prioritizing Billings, Kalispell, Missoula, Great Falls, Helena, or Belgrade / Gallatin
- Building referral relationships with Billings Clinic, Logan Health, Providence Missoula, Benefis, St. Peter’s, 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 Montana
Is there demand for stairlifts and home accessibility in Montana?
Yes. About 21% of Montanans are 65 or older — eighth nationally — and seniors now outnumber children statewide. Nearly 1 in 3 adults 65 and older fall each year, and the 65-plus share is projected to reach about 22.65% by 2030, creating ongoing demand for stairlifts, platform lifts, ramps, and related equipment.
What mobility products are most needed across Montana?
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 from Billings to Kalispell, Missoula, Great Falls, and Helena.
Does Mobility Plus work with VA benefits for home accessibility in Montana?
Montana has VA care and a veteran community that includes Malmstrom AFB adjacency in Great Falls. 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 Montana?
There is one Mobility Plus model. Owners operate a retail mobility showroom and a home-services team under one roof. Both verticals matter in Montana because of retiree in-migration, fall rates, long-distance service areas, and showroom demand in Billings and Kalispell.
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 Montana right now?
Yes. Priority open markets include Billings, Kalispell, Missoula, Great Falls, Helena, and Belgrade / Gallatin. Availability can change, so contact the Franchise Development Team for the latest openings.
Ready to Discuss a Mobility Franchise Opportunity in Montana?
Tell us a bit about yourself. Our franchise development team will follow up to explore available Montana markets — including veteran pricing if you qualify.