Find the right franchise in Oregon
Oregon’s Low Costs and Thriving Economy Help Its Businesses Thrive
Oregon is in the top 10 on the Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index. Coming in at number 7, the Beaver State is a business-friendly place to be when it comes to taxes. In addition to the low business taxes, there’s no sales tax in the state. Energy costs are also a plus in Oregon; US News & World Report ranks it as thirteenth in the US for the price of electricity. The labor supply in Oregon is healthy, Forbes ranks it eighth in the nation.
The economic future looks bright in Oregon. Job growth has exceeded the US average in recent history, and it’s expected to do the same in the future. It has strong growth prospects, and both US News & World Report and CNBC note its promising economic conditions.
With such a bright future and low business costs, now’s a great time to get started. FranNet’s local experts know what to expect in Oregon, and they’re ready to help you choose a business that works for you.
Franchising in Oregon
- Franchise registration: Oregon is not a franchise registration state: it requires franchise disclosure, but does not require franchisors to file franchise documents or get approval before a sale. (Source: Oregon Division of Financial Regulation)
- FranNet consultants: One FranNet consultant is listed for Oregon on this page. See the list.
- Small businesses: In 2022, Oregon had 417,747 small businesses, 99.4 percent of all its businesses, and they employed 889,528 people, 53.4 percent of its employees. (Source: SBA Office of Advocacy, 2025 Small Business Profile: Oregon (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 Oregon
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