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    Franchise Opportunities in South Dakota

    Reported facts for published brands with locations on file in South Dakota. Existing locations do not confirm territory availability. No rankings or recommendations.

    Registration state
    182
    Brands with locations on file
    585
    Locations on file
    $124K
    Median reported low-end investment
    141
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: South Dakota is a franchise registration state.
    • 34 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 Dakota

    Franchise activity in South Dakota on file centers on Sioux Falls, Rapid City. Food & Beverage is the most common industry among brands with locations here (28 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • Sioux Falls
    • • Rapid City

    Taxes

    South Dakota has no personal income tax.

    South Dakota has no personal or corporate income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

    South Dakota sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25/hr; some cities set higher rates.

    South Dakota is a right-to-work state.

    Franchise law

    Registration state: franchisors must register their FDD with South Dakota before selling here.

    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 Dakota by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in South Dakota

    Ordered by location count in our records — a size measure, not a quality ranking.

    FranchiseLocations in SDReported investmentItem 19
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    		56$539K–$905K● Disclosed
    Taco Johns

    Food & Beverage

    		36$454K–$2.0M● Disclosed
    Godfathers Pizza

    Food & Beverage

    		31$157K–$709K● Disclosed
    Super 8 Worldwide

    Hospitality & Travel

    		28Not disclosed● Disclosed
    Scooter’s Coffee

    Food & Beverage

    		21$659K–$1.5M● Disclosed
    H R Block Tax Services

    Financial Services

    		15$36K–$161K○ None verified
    The UPS Store®

    Retail

    		14$86K–$606K● Disclosed
    Jackson Hewitt

    Financial Services

    		13$19K–$71K● Disclosed
    Ace Sushi Non-Traditional

    Food & Beverage

    		11Not disclosed○ None verified
    Vision Source LLC

    Health & Wellness

    		10$100K–$450K○ None verified

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

    General information, not legal advice. State rules change; verify with the state regulator.

    Directory

    All franchises with locations in South Dakota

    182 franchises

    Investment figures are national Item 7 totals as reported by each franchisor. Location counts reflect lists on file and can be incomplete.

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