Find the right franchise in Hawaii
Hawaii Makes It Happen for Entrepreneurs
The Aloha State’s main attraction is its incredible quality of life. CNBC ranks the state first in that category. With perfect weather, plenty of outdoor recreation, an abundance of natural beauty, and the aloha spirit everywhere, the Hawaiian islands are a truly amazing place to live and work.
Visitors to Hawaii spent 16.78 billion dollars in 2017, making tourism the state’s top industry. 9,382,986 visitors arrived in 2017, and the number of visitors is projected to increase steadily over the next few years.
Although tourism is a major contributor to the Hawaiian economy, the state is also strong in manufacturing, service, agriculture, and defense. Its business opportunities are as diverse as its people.
Hawaii has a culture that’s all its own, and it fuels every aspect of Hawaiian life, including business. Those who get to know and embrace that culture will find a wonderful place to live and work in Hawaii.
FranNet’s experts know how to make the most of your business in Hawaii, and they’re here to help you choose a business that will thrive in this amazing state.
Franchising in Hawaii
- Franchise registration: Hawaii is a franchise registration state: state law requires a copy of the franchise disclosure document (the law calls it the offering circular) to be filed with the state before a franchise is sold. (Source: Hawaii Revised Statutes, section 482E-3; Hawaii DCCA, Securities Compliance Branch)
- FranNet consultants: One FranNet consultant is listed for Hawaii on this page. See the list.
- Small businesses: In 2022, Hawaii had 144,375 small businesses, 99.3 percent of all its businesses, and they employed 251,556 people, 49.6 percent of its employees. (Source: SBA Office of Advocacy, 2025 Small Business Profile: Hawaii (2022 data))
The SBA counts firms with fewer than 500 employees, including businesses with no paid employees.
Franchising facts last reviewed October 2026.
Franchise brands available in Hawaii
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:
- 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:
- 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
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Health & Beauty
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $50,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $300,000
- Total Investment:
- $171,500 - $462,000
- Financing:
- Not Available
- Training:
- Available
FranNet Verified Brand
- Industry:
- Retail
- Liquid Capital Required:
- $80,000
- Net Worth Required:
- $300,000
- Total Investment:
- $275,000 - $400,000
- Financing:
- Available
- Training:
- Available
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