Find the right franchise in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Offers Low Costs and a Rich Heritage
Business costs are low in the Sooner State. The state ranks first in the nation for low unemployment insurance taxes and ninth for its corporate taxes. The state’s businesses benefit from low energy costs as well (26% below the national average). Forbes and CNBC both give the state high marks for its business friendliness and regulatory environment.
Personal costs are an attraction as well. The cost of living is low in Oklahoma, with housing costs well below the US average. CNBC gives the state an A+ for its cost of living.
As home to 67 American Indian tribes, Oklahoma has a unique history and culture. It also has federal lands that attract over a million visitors each year. The state’s heritage and beautiful landscapes are attractive to anyone looking for a low-cost, culturally rich place to live and work.
When you open a business in Oklahoma, you’ll have the advantage of a business-friendly, low-cost environment. FranNet’s local experts know the ins and outs of this enchanting state and are ready to help you find the business that’s right for you.
Franchising in Oklahoma
- Franchise registration: Oklahoma 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))
- Small businesses: In 2022, Oklahoma had 395,520 small businesses, 99.4 percent of all its businesses, and they employed 706,906 people, 50.8 percent of its employees. (Source: SBA Office of Advocacy, 2025 Small Business Profile: Oklahoma (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 Oklahoma
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