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Franchise Opportunities 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.

Kentucky by the numbers

  • Total population: 4,472,2651
  • Per capita GDP: $38,9852
  • Cost of living 10% below the national average3
  • Workforce of over 2 million4
  • Kentucky franchises produced an economic output of $11.2b from all sales of goods and services in 20185

Franchise brands available in Kentucky

FranNet Verified Brand - Anytime Fitness Logo

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 - Great Clips Logo

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 - SmartMarket Solutions Logo

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 - Orangetheory Fitness Logo

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 - The ERA Group Logo

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 - Meineke Car Care Center Logo

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 - Express Employment Professionals Logo

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 - FASTSIGNS Logo

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 - Sola Salon Studios Logo

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 - The Goddard School Logo

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 - Hand & Stone Logo

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 - Lawn Doctor Logo

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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