Find the right franchise in Mississippi
Lower Costs in Start-up and Beyond
With low start-up costs, Mississippi is an inexpensive place to start a business, but the financial benefits don’t end there. The state has multiple financial incentives to those looking to start or expand a business in the Magnolia State. There are tax credits and exemptions available to businesses in several industries. The state is also working to phase out its franchise tax rate schedule, converting all franchise taxes to a flat fee of $25 per year by 2028. CNBC gives Mississippi high marks for the cost of doing business, and Area Development ranks the state fifth in the nation for the same category.
CNBC gave Mississippi an A+ for the cost of living. In fact, the state is first among all US states for the cost of living. According to the Tax Foundation, Mississippi residents and businesses get more bang for their buck.
Mississippi is a great place to open a business due to its many financial benefits. FranNet’s local experts are here to help you get started on your business. They know Mississippi and business, and they’re here to help you choose a path that will lead to success.
Franchising in Mississippi
- Franchise registration: Mississippi is not a franchise registration state: it is not among the states that NASAA lists as having franchise laws that require the franchise disclosure document to be registered or filed. (Source: NASAA, State Cover Sheets Instructions (2019))
- FranNet consultants: One FranNet consultant is listed for Mississippi on this page. See the list.
- Small businesses: In 2022, Mississippi had 294,768 small businesses, 99.4 percent of all its businesses, and they employed 444,113 people, 47.0 percent of its employees. (Source: SBA Office of Advocacy, 2025 Small Business Profile: Mississippi (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 Mississippi
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