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Florida Grows Businesses
Ranking Florida highly for its business environment, WalletHub places the state sixth in the nation on its list of Best States to Start a Business. US News & World Report also ranks the state highly for business taxes, fiscal stability, infrastructure, and education.
Florida’s outstanding business climate is reflected in the Small Business Policy Index, where the state comes in fifth. Its low government spending and low unemployment tax burden were key factors in that placement. Florida’s policies that protect businesses from eminent domain abuse were also noted.
Florida takes pride in its talented workforce, its strong tourism industry, its affordable cost of living, and its high quality of life. The state offers an ideal setting for living, working, and doing business.
FranNet’s experts know Florida well, and they’re ready to help you select a business that will work for you in the Sunshine State.
Franchising in Florida
- Franchise registration: Florida is not a franchise registration state, but franchisors file an annual Franchise Exemption application with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services before offering or selling a franchise in Florida. (Source: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS))
- FranNet consultants: 4 FranNet consultants are listed for Florida on this page. See the list.
- Small businesses: In 2022, Florida had 3.5 million small businesses, 99.8 percent of all its businesses, and they employed 3.8 million people, 39.6 percent of its employees. (Source: SBA Office of Advocacy, 2025 Small Business Profile: Florida (2022 data))
The SBA counts firms with fewer than 500 employees, including businesses with no paid employees.
Franchising facts last reviewed October 2026.
Major markets in Florida
Franchise brands available in Florida
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Health, Fitness & W...
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $225,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $380,000
- Total Investment:
- $397,516 - $973,212
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Health & Beauty
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $75,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $300,000
- Total Investment:
- $137,000 - $259,000
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Retail, Vending
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $25,000
- Net Worth Required:
- N/A
- Total Investment:
- $110,000 - $200,000
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Health, Fitness & W...
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $500,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $1,500,000
- Total Investment:
- $700,000 - $900,000
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Business Services
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $69,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $150,000
- Total Investment:
- $76,000 - $105,000
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Automotive
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $110,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $250,000
- Total Investment:
- $206,774 - $561,688
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Employment & Staffing
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $50,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $250,000
- Total Investment:
- $150,000 - $224,000
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Signs & Graphics
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $80,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $300,000
- Total Investment:
- $248,083 - $344,624
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Health & Beauty
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $500,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $1,500,000
- Total Investment:
- $924,021 - $1,957,824
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Children, Education
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $350,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $500,000
- Total Investment:
- $1,003,500 - $8,908,000
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Consumer Services, Fitn...
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $150,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $750,000
- Total Investment:
- $582,722 - $882,381
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Home Services
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $60,000
- Net Worth Required:
- N/A
- Total Investment:
- $100,015 - $116,065
- Financing:
- Via 3rd party
- Training:
- Available
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