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Dallas, TX is where most people think about the television show “Dallas, oil tycoons, and cowboys”. Yet, Dallas is much more than that. It is home to the famous Galleria shopping center and also features one of the largest urban arts districts in the United States.
It’s safe to say that there’s something for everyone in Dallas, whether you enjoy the career you’ll get here or explore franchise opportunities where you hold your own time and be your own boss.
According to Arizona State, Dallas is the 8th easiest city to start a business in the United States. The study compares several factors such as the major tax areas of business, property, unemployment insurance, and income taxes. In fact, CEOs have awarded Dallas City as the best place for business for eight years straight. This is mainly due to its good regulatory and tax environment.
NerdWallet recently gave the third spot to Dallas as the best place to start a small business. With impressive growth prospects for small businesses plus the ease of obtaining licenses, no wonder NerdWallet held Dallas in high regard. Additionally, Thumbtack.com gave an “A” score to Dallas with regards to small businesses' friendliness. Dallas has no shortage of organizations that are aimed at helping local entrepreneurs.
Home of 24 of the Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Dallas, Texas. These include AT&T, JCPenney, and ExxonMobil. Dallas is also a major tech hub, which gives it the “Silicon Prairie” nickname. Other notable and large sectors located in Dallas are transportation, telecommunications, financial services, and defense. As its marketplace is highly developed, more and more investors come in to put up franchise businesses.