Find the right franchise in Ohio
Ohio Has Low Costs and An Enviable Lifestyle
As one of the top states for doing business, Ohio is in the top third of both Forbes’ and CNBC’s lists.
Business and personal costs tend to be low in Ohio. US News & World Report ranks Ohio first for its affordable housing, and CNBC gives the state an A for its cost of doing business. The cost of groceries, healthcare, housing, and transportation are all below the national average, giving Ohio a lower cost of living than much of the US.
Ohio is also top pick in when it comes to quality of life. Forbes places it second in its rankings for its low cost of living, short commutes, and recreational opportunities. Its 200,000 acres of state forests provide plenty of opportunity to get outdoors, and hunting, trapping, and fishing are popular activities in the state.
Opening a business in Ohio is a wise choice for anyone who wants to maximize profits and enjoy a high quality of life. FranNet’s local experts will help you find the right business and make the most of all the Buckeye State has to offer.
Franchising in Ohio
- Franchise registration: Ohio 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: 5 FranNet consultants are listed for Ohio on this page. See the list.
- Small businesses: In 2022, Ohio had 1.1 million small businesses, 99.6 percent of all its businesses, and they employed 2.2 million people, 43.8 percent of its employees. (Source: SBA Office of Advocacy, 2025 Small Business Profile: Ohio (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 Ohio
Franchise brands available in Ohio
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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