Find the right franchise in South Dakota
South Dakota Is the Place to Be for Low Business Costs
Coming in third in the nation on The Tax Foundation’s 2019 State Business Tax Climate Index, South Dakota has some of the lowest business taxes in the United States. In fact, it ranks first in both corporate taxes and individual income taxes because it has neither. Forbes ranks the state first in the nation for the overall cost of doing business. US News & World Report notes its outstanding fiscal stability.
Its regulations are business-friendly, too. South Dakota ranks third on the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council’s 2018 Small Business Policy Index.
The quality of life in South Dakota is high. WalletHub ranks it as one of the least stressed states in the US, and US News & World Report gives it fifth place for quality of life. That translates to better health and well-being for the labor force and for business owners.
South Dakota has numerous advantages in business. FranNet’s local experts know the ins and outs of starting and growing a business in South Dakota, and they’re ready to help you choose a business that’s right for you and right for this outstanding location.
Franchising in South Dakota
- Franchise registration: South Dakota requires a franchise notice filing: franchises must file with the state's Securities Regulation office, or be exempt, before any offers or sales in South Dakota. (Source: South Dakota Division of Insurance, Securities Regulation)
- Small businesses: In 2022, South Dakota had 96,770 small businesses, 98.9 percent of all its businesses, and they employed 216,705 people, 58.0 percent of its employees. (Source: SBA Office of Advocacy, 2025 Small Business Profile: South Dakota (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 South Dakota
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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