Franchise Opportunities in North Carolina
Explore 171 franchise brands available in North Carolina. North Carolina is a franchise registration state — franchisors must register their FDD with the state before selling. Compare costs, fees, and growth data from official FDDs.
North Carolina Franchise Regulation
North Carolina requires franchise notice filing with the NC Secretary of State. Not full registration but requires filing before selling franchises.
This means any franchisor selling in North Carolina has had their FDD reviewed by state regulators — an extra layer of scrutiny beyond the federal FTC Rule.
Franchises Headquartered in North Carolina
5 brands headquartered in North Carolina.
Bojangles
QSRMaaco
AutomotiveMeineke Car Care Centers
AutomotiveMosquito Authority
Home ServicesTake 5 Oil Change
AutomotiveFranchises Available in North Carolina by Investment
Most national franchise brands accept franchisees in North Carolina. Here's what's available at different investment levels.
Top Franchise Brands by Health Score
| Brand | Category | Investment | Royalty | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valvoline Instant Oil Change | Automotive | $192K–$640K | 0.06% | 99 |
| Club Pilates | Fitness | $385K–$839K | 8% | 94 |
| Crumbl | Food | $816K–$1443K | 8% | 94 |
| Culver's | QSR | $2643K–$8573K | 4% | 94 |
| Scooter's Coffee | Food | $955K–$1523K | 6% | 94 |
| Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa | Personal Services | $579K–$872K | 6% | 92 |
| Assisting Hands Home Care | Home Services | $97K–$180K | 5% | 89 |
| Auntie Anne's | Food | $156K–$638K | 7% | 89 |
| Batteries Plus | Retail | $263K–$497K | 5% | 89 |
| Benjamin Franklin Plumbing | Home Services | $85K–$205K | 6% | 89 |
| Charleys Cheesesteaks | Food | $204K–$694K | 6% | 89 |
| Christian Brothers Automotive | Automotive | $550K–$680K | 0.5% | 89 |
| Crunch Fitness | Fitness | $928K–$3743K | 5% | 89 |
| Domino's Pizza | QSR | $156K–$744K | 5.5% | 89 |
| The Goddard School | Education | $953K–$1363K | 7% | 89 |
| Jersey Mike's | QSR | $186K–$1418K | 6.5% | 89 |
| Paul Davis Restoration | Home Services | $299K–$805K | 4% | 89 |
| Pet Supplies Plus | Pet | $537K–$1965K | 2% | 89 |
| Planet Fitness | Fitness | $1525K–$5222K | 7% | 89 |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | QSR | $1222K–$3923K | 5% | 89 |
Franchise Research Guides
Essential reading before investing in a franchise in North Carolina.
How to Buy a Franchise
Step-by-step process from research to signing
Due Diligence Checklist
Everything to verify before you commit
SBA Franchise Financing
Loan programs, eligibility, and application process
Franchise Fees Explained
What you'll pay upfront and ongoing
Item 19 Financial Performance
How to evaluate franchise earnings claims
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