Find the right franchise in Kentucky
Where Low Costs and Low Stress Go Hand in Hand
The Bluegrass State is a highly desirable place to open a business. It all comes down to low costs and a business-friendly environment.
CNBC ranks Kentucky highly for its cost of living and for its cost of doing business. It also gets an “A” for infrastructure. Low electricity rates and low crime mean lower costs all around. And with housing costs that are 30% below the US average, Kentucky is an attractive place to move to.
But the state isn’t stopping there. They’re working to become even more business-friendly with the Red Tape Reduction Initiative, which seeks to eliminate unnecessary regulation. That means less stress and more profit for Kentucky businesses.
FranNet’s local experts know how to find the right business for you, one that fits your needs and will do well in Kentucky.
Franchising in Kentucky
- Franchise registration: Kentucky is not a franchise registration state, but a franchisor using the franchise exemption in the state's business opportunity law must file a written notice with the state. (Source: NASAA, State Cover Sheets Instructions (2019); Kentucky Revised Statutes 367.807)
- FranNet consultants: 3 FranNet consultants are listed for Kentucky on this page. See the list.
- Small businesses: In 2022, Kentucky had 393,860 small businesses, 99.3 percent of all its businesses, and they employed 710,613 people, 42.6 percent of its employees. (Source: SBA Office of Advocacy, 2025 Small Business Profile: Kentucky (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 Kentucky
Franchise brands available in Kentucky
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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