These Popular Businesses Should Open In Great Falls ASAP

It is now easier than ever to get what you want when shopping thanks to online shopping and delivery services.

Sometimes though, you want to actually walk into a business and sit down to eat or inspect the product in person before you buy it. With that in mind, here are 5 franchises I'd like to see open in Great Falls.

IKEA

Ikea Reopens Stores In England And Northern Ireland As Coronavirus Lockdown Eases
Getty Images
loading...

The Swedish franchise would be a welcome addition, in my opinion. Offering all sorts of home furnishings from bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms. They also offer plants, lighting, and smart home offerings. I think the biggest reason I'd like an Ikea, though, is those Swedish meatballs. Shopping while eating meatballs? Yes, please!

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme Donuts To File For Public Listing
Getty Images
loading...

I always thought, "It's a donut; how good could it be?" Then one day someone brought some into work. I had to eat crow that day (along with about a dozen donuts). They are even better when they're warm, so imagine how good they'd be if we had a location right in town!

Best Buy

Best Buy 2nd Quarter Sales Rise Almost 20 Percent
Getty Images
loading...

I am a self-admitted tech geek. I spend hours reviewing and watching videos on all the newest technology, wishing I could have it all. Being able to actually walk into a store and touch, feel, and see all of the tech I can only dream of owning would help this addict get his fix.

Popeyes

Popularity Of Fast Food Chicken Helps Drive Nationwide Chicken Shortages And Price Increases
Getty Images
loading...

While there already is a Popeyes in Great Falls, sadly it's only on base. That means unless you have access to Malmstrom, you are left out in the cold. Adding one off-base would ensure Popeyes for everyone!

Olive Garden

Olive Garden Parent Darden Restaurants Reports Lower Quarterly Earnings
Getty Images
loading...

I figured if I didn't put Olive Garden on the list, I'd be chased out of town with pitchforks.

What franchise would you like to see open in Great Falls? Let me know by emailing me here or sending a message through the AppChat on our mobile app.

KEEP READING: 10 Retailers That Closed the Most Stores in 2024

These 10 retailers closed the most number of locations in 2024. Starting with number 10.

Gallery Credit: Google Maps

LOOK: These Are the 50 biggest retailers in America for 2025

We put together a list of the top 50 biggest retailers in America using retail sales data from Kantar, provided by the National Retail Federation. They were ranked by the dollar amount of retail sales they did in 2023.

Gallery Credit: Michelle Heart

KEEP READING: The Most Popular Chain Restaurants in America

YouGov investigated the most popular dining brands in the country, and Stacker compiled the list to give readers context on the findings. Read on to look through America's vast and divergent variety of restaurants—maybe you'll even find a favorite or two.

Gallery Credit: Paul Feinstein

More From The River 97.9