Is there a Polar Tint franchise opportunity in Minot, ND?
Not yet. Polar Tint is not awarding franchise territories in Minot, ND because North Dakota is not open for Polar Tint franchise development. Polar Tint shops offer window film, ceramic coating, and paint protection film. Register your interest and Polar Tint will follow up if and when North Dakota opens.
The model in Minot
The same six service lines as every Polar Tint shop, in premises the FDD Item 7 estimates assume are typically 2,000–2,500 sq ft.
Minot by the numbers
Minot has an estimated 47,791 residents in 21,202 households. Minot’s median household income of $73,219 is about the same as the North Dakota median of $76,657. 58.3% of households have two or more vehicles, compared with 64% statewide. 56.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (North Dakota: 62.9%). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $257,100, compared with $249,900 statewide. 77.2% of workers drive alone to work (North Dakota: 77.9%). Vehicle ownership and homeownership are two of the local inputs a prospective operator can check when sizing automotive and residential film demand; they are not a forecast of any shop’s results.
| Measure | Minot | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,791 | — |
| Households | 21,202 | — |
| Median household income | $73,219 | $76,657 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $257,100 | $249,900 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.7% | 62.9% |
| Households with 2+ vehicles | 58.3% | 64% |
| Workers who drive alone to work | 77.2% | 77.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for Minot city, North Dakota and for North Dakota statewide. Estimates are survey-based and carry margins of error.
The Census figures above describe the local population, not any Polar Tint shop. Financial performance representations are disclosed in FDD Item 19 (how to read FDD Item 19). For the investment components, see how much a window tint franchise costs; for third-party financing paths, see SBA loans for a window tint franchise.
Minot FAQ
Not yet. North Dakota is in our coming-soon pipeline and is not open for Polar Tint franchise development yet, so no Minot territory is being awarded today. You can register your interest at polartintfranchise.com/opportunity/ and Polar Tint will follow up if and when North Dakota opens.
An estimated 58.3% of Minot's 21,202 households have two or more vehicles, below the North Dakota figure of 64%. An estimated 77.2% of Minot workers drive alone to work, compared with 77.9% statewide (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates).
An estimated 56.7% of occupied homes in Minot are owner-occupied, below the North Dakota rate of 62.9%. The median value of an owner-occupied home in Minot is $257,100, compared with $249,900 statewide (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates).
The closest other North Dakota cities with Polar Tint territory pages are Mandan (about 99 miles), Bismarck (about 101 miles), and Williston (about 107 miles), measured in a straight line between city centers.
The estimated initial investment for a Polar Tint shop in Minot is disclosed in FDD Item 7, and the initial franchise fee in FDD Item 5. Item 7 gives one estimate for every market, based on an affiliate-owned tint business in Nevada, so your actual costs in Minot may differ because of local rent, labor, and construction costs.
Not yet — North Dakota is not open for Polar Tint franchise development. If and when it opens: Polar Tint is listed on the SBA Franchise Directory (the listing is not an SBA endorsement), so qualified buyers can apply for SBA 7(a) financing through a lender. Polar Tint does not provide financing (FDD Item 10). Eligibility, approval, terms, and timing are set by the SBA and your lender; Polar Tint does not offer or guarantee financing (FDD Item 10).
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Window tint franchise guides
Polar Tint is built on Las Vegas tint shops operating since 2015; see what makes Polar Tint different. Polar Tint offers franchises to candidates who meet its then-current standards and qualifications (FDD Item 1), and the how to start a window tint franchise guide covers qualifying, training, and opening.
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