Business Startups and Franchises in Charleston, SC

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Located in the Palmetto State, as of the 2010 census, Charleston had a population of 111,978. This makes Charleston the second-most populous city in the state of South Carolina and the two hundred fifteenth-most populous city in the United States, overall.

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Charleston, SC

City Statistics

Listed below you will find population, income and education related statistics, as well as other pertinent information, for Charleston, SC.

Demographics
Age (median)33.2
Male (median)31.9
Female (median)34.5
Total Population111,978
When compared to the state's average median age of 38.3 years, Charleston's median age is 5.1 years younger.
Income
Individual (median)$33,117
Household (median)$52,971
When compared to the median income of individuals working in South Carolina, Charleston's average income is roughly the same than that of the state.
Highest Education Level
No Degree and/or Diploma1%
High School Diploma and/or GED24%
Associates Degree10%
Bachelors Degree41%
Masters Degree or Higher25%
Charleston has 22% fewer citizens, with only high school diploma and/or GEDs, than the general population's average, in South Carolina.
Additional Information
ZIP codes29401-29492
County NameCharleston County
*Information provided via US Census Bureau

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Businesses and Franchises Looking to Expand in South Carolina

Speedy Lube N Tire

Speedy Lube invites franchisees to grow with a trusted name in speedy, affordable, and reliable automotive maintenance. Backed by decades of experience and a commitment to integrity, the brand offers a simplified franchise experience with independence, support, and a proven system designed to help franchisees build their own business with confidence.

$100,000 Min Cash Required

ClaimTek Systems

Why Medical/Dental Billing is the business for you... No Experience Needed Great Income Potential Flexibility to work at home, on the road, basically anywhere you have Internet access. ClaimTek is the most trusted Medical/Dental Billing business opportunity in the industry. We are the only company with expertise in billing, software development, and business development over the last 25 years and the services we offer are IN DEMAND The Need: As hiring, managing, and compensating employees has become increasingly challenging for small businesses, outsourced healthcare billing and revenue cycle management services is the future for small to mid-size medical and dental practices. And that is where Claimtek comes in. Healthcare services is virtually recession-proof and the 1 sector for growth according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor

$20,000 Min Cash Required

Wealth Automators

Click the video below to learn how Wealth Automators eCommerce stores provide bi-weekly income for the store owner by selling only USA products on Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, and Facebook Marketplace. We use the same business model as the largest stores on Amazon earning 110 Million monthly revenue. Individuals own their stores 100, while Wealth Automators handles all day-to-day operations in return for a profit split. Business owners achieve 1229 ROI monthly within 60 days.

$60,000 Min Cash Required

Batteries Plus

Over 30 years of consistent growth. Ongoing support. Multiple revenue streams. Whether youre looking into owning your very first store, or youre interested in adding to your existing franchise portfolio, Batteries Plus is here to help. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today

$100,000 Min Cash Required

Lawn Pride

Ranked as a top Lawn Care franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500.141,215 - 243,890 initial investment rangerefer to 2026 Lawn Pride FDD for details. 250K net worth required.Request free info and one of our franchise experts will be in touch

$100,000 Min Cash Required

CartCapital - Subscription Based E-Commerce Store

Did you know you could partner with a company to build out your entire e-commerce store, from product research to inventory acquisition to marketing? Yep You can easily make 6-7 figures in passive income when we build your e-commerce empire and money-making machine from the ground up All it takes is an upfront investment, and our team will do the rest. By this time next year, you could be sitting on a 7 figure empire. Learn more now

$30,000 Min Cash Required

PuroClean

Own a scalable, high-margin property restoration franchise in a recession resistant industry.

$75,000 Min Cash Required

Healthier4U Vending

Are you passionate about owning your own business? Are you interested in giving people the choice to eat healthy? If the answer is yes, then you have found the right partner to build you a successful healthy vending business. At Healthier4U Vending we share your passion and want you to join us to give the choice to eat healthy to everyone.

$30,000 Min Cash Required

Complete Weddings + Events

Build a business around life's biggest celebrations with Complete Weddings + Events. As a nationally recognized brand serving couples in more than 30 states, our franchise combines multiple wedding and event services into one proven business model with strong revenue potential. If you're looking for a scalable, home-based business backed by experienced support and a trusted brand, we're looking for you

$30,000 Min Cash Required

Mattress By Appointment

Get started for as little as 19,000. Make an investment in your future. No franchise fees, setup fees or training costs. 100 of your investment goes to your business.Do you need work that can fit around your family commitments? As a dealer with Mattress By Appointment, you work independently and create your own schedule.

$19,000 Min Cash Required

ShelfGenie

Ranked as a top Organization/Storage Systems franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500.95,300 - 148,350 initial investment rangerefer to 2026 ShelfGenie FDD for details. 250K net worth required.Request free info and one of our franchise experts will be in touch

$50,000 Min Cash Required

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