Find the right franchise in South Carolina
South Carolina Supports Its Businesses
CNBC gives high ratings to South Carolina’s workforce, cost of doing business, and economy, while US News & World Report notes its thriving economy and fiscal stability. Of all the US states, South Carolina has the fifth highest in-migration. The growing population supports businesses in many different industries.
A major driver of South Carolina’s success in attracting new residents and businesses is its incentive system. A strong believer in the power of business incentives to bolster its economy, South Carolina has a wide variety of tax exemptions, reductions, and credits in place. Its 5% corporate income tax is one of the lowest in the region.
Tourism is a large part of the South Carolina economy, bringing in over $21 billion a year and supporting 10% of South Carolina jobs.
South Carolina is a beautiful state with plenty of support for starting and growing a business. FranNet’s experts know the Palmetto State well, and they’re ready to help you choose a business that will thrive in South Carolina.
Franchising in South Carolina
- Franchise registration: South Carolina 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, South Carolina had 530,402 small businesses, 99.4 percent of all its businesses, and they employed 863,326 people, 42.9 percent of its employees. (Source: SBA Office of Advocacy, 2025 Small Business Profile: South Carolina (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 South Carolina
Franchise brands available in South Carolina
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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