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Franchise Research in South Carolina
Reported facts for published brands with locations on file in South Carolina. Existing locations do not confirm territory availability. No rankings or recommendations.
Notice-filing state- 0
- Brands with locations on file
- 0
- Locations on file
- —
- Median reported low-end investment
- 0
- Brands with Item 19 disclosed
What this guide contains
- Registration: South Carolina is a notice-filing state: it does not review FDDs, but generally requires franchisors to file an exemption notice.
- 0 brands report a total initial investment topping out at $150K or less.
- Business context, industries, the largest systems on file, and FAQs.
How to read it
Counts show presence in our research records, not franchises for sale or available territories. Investment figures are national, as reported by franchisors. Calculated median uses reported low-end totals.
Local context
Doing business in South Carolina
Franchise activity in South Carolina on file centers on Charleston, Columbia, Greenville–Spartanburg. Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.
Major metro markets
- • Charleston
- • Columbia
- • Greenville–Spartanburg
- • Myrtle Beach
Taxes
South Carolina levies a personal income tax.
Sales tax rates vary by locality.
Labor
South Carolina uses the federal minimum wage ($7.25/hr) as its floor.
South Carolina is a right-to-work state.
Franchise law
Notice-filing state: franchisors generally file an exemption notice; the FTC Franchise Rule applies.
You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before signing or paying.
General public information, not legal or tax advice. Rates and rules change — verify with the state revenue, labor and franchise regulators.
Industries
Browse franchises in South Carolina by industry
Size on file
Largest systems by locations on file in South Carolina
Ordered by location count in our records — a size measure, not a quality ranking.
| Franchise | Locations in SC | Reported investment | Item 19 |
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
General information, not legal advice. State rules change; verify with the state regulator.
Directory
All franchises with locations in South Carolina
Investment figures are national Item 7 totals as reported by each franchisor. Location counts reflect lists on file and can be incomplete.