What franchises are available in South Carolina?

South Carolina supports franchises across industries including fast food, fitness, cleaning, home services, and more. Total franchise investment typically ranges from $10,000 (Chick-fil-A) to $2M+ (Ace Hardware), depending on the brand and location. Browse all franchise options at FranchiseBudget.com for detailed FDD-based investment data.

What is the franchise market opportunity in South Carolina?

South Carolina is rated a fair market for franchise businesses with an average opportunity score of 53/100. There are approximately 0 franchise businesses across 424 ZIP codes. Top-scoring area: ZIP 29708. Scores factor in walkability, median income, population density, and existing competition.

What are the best locations for a franchise in South Carolina?

The best franchise locations in South Carolina combine high walkability (foot traffic), strong median incomes, and manageable competition. See our Best Locations page for South Carolina to get the top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score.

How much does it cost to open a franchise in South Carolina?

Franchise costs vary widely. Entry-level franchises in South Carolina can start under $50,000 (cleaning, service franchises), while food franchises like McDonald's or Subway require $230,000–$2.3M total investment. Franchise fees, royalty rates, and build-out costs are detailed for each brand at FranchiseBudget.com.

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Franchise Costs in South Carolina

Aggregated from 424 ZIP codes · Data updated March 2026

Best Markets in SC ›

Avg Opportunity Score

Fair

5.2 Million

Total Population

$56 Thousand

Avg Median Income

Mixed picture. The 53/100 state average covers a wide spread: a few standout ZIP codes, a lot of middling ones. Location selection matters more here than in higher-scoring states.

Top ZIP Codes in South Carolina

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ZIP 29708 Pop. 43 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 29451 Pop. 4.4 Thousand

$150 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 29634 Pop. 6 Thousand

100

score

ZIP 29466 Pop. 44 Thousand

$130 Thousand

med. income

100

score

ZIP 29707 Pop. 35 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 29455 Pop. 26 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 29492 Pop. 20 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 29036 Pop. 27 Thousand

$120 Thousand

med. income

score

ZIP 29715 Pop. 44 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

#10

ZIP 29681 Pop. 68 Thousand

$110 Thousand

med. income

score

Best Markets

See the top 20 ZIP codes in South Carolina ranked by opportunity score with full breakdowns.

Best Franchise Businesses Markets in South Carolina

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Data sources: Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022, FDIC Summary of Deposits 2023.