2025 By the Numbers

Spartanburg's Economic Metrics

$3.5B Investment, 1,024 New Jobs

Economic Development in 2025

Downtown Spartanburg 's Growth

Benefits All of Spartanburg County

Talent Gap Analysis 2.0

Building Our Talent Pipeline

Spartanburg: By the Numbers

st

Small Metro for Economic Growth

Leading Metro
nd

Job Market in the U.S.

Job Growth
th

Best Place to Live in SC

Livable Community

Buying A Tax Franchise Apr 2026

: Reviewing the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is essential for understanding initial fees (Items 5-7), which can range from $15,000 to over $46,000 depending on the brand.

The path to ownership generally involves these critical stages:

: Most major brands like TaxAssist Accountants or H&R Block provide comprehensive initial training covering software, marketing, and operations before the January rush. Financial Commitment and Realities Ways To Join Us - TaxAssist Accountants

: Potential buyers often start by evaluating their goals—some seek semi-absentee ownership to diversify W2 income, while others want to convert an existing independent practice into a franchise to gain better support and tech.

: Successful owners often target middle-class suburban neighborhoods, though some franchisors may offer less demographic guidance than others, making independent market research vital.

: Reviewing the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is essential for understanding initial fees (Items 5-7), which can range from $15,000 to over $46,000 depending on the brand.

The path to ownership generally involves these critical stages:

: Most major brands like TaxAssist Accountants or H&R Block provide comprehensive initial training covering software, marketing, and operations before the January rush. Financial Commitment and Realities Ways To Join Us - TaxAssist Accountants

: Potential buyers often start by evaluating their goals—some seek semi-absentee ownership to diversify W2 income, while others want to convert an existing independent practice into a franchise to gain better support and tech.

: Successful owners often target middle-class suburban neighborhoods, though some franchisors may offer less demographic guidance than others, making independent market research vital.