Charleston territory inquiry
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Is there a Polar Tint franchise opportunity in Charleston, SC?
Not yet. Polar Tint is not awarding franchise territories in Charleston, SC because South Carolina is not open for Polar Tint franchise development. Polar Tint shops offer window film, ceramic coating, and paint protection film. Register your interest and Polar Tint will follow up if and when South Carolina opens.
The model in Charleston
The same six service lines as every Polar Tint shop, in premises the FDD Item 7 estimates assume are typically 2,000–2,500 sq ft.
Charleston by the numbers
Charleston has an estimated 154,338 residents in 68,027 households. Charleston’s median household income of $92,414 is above the South Carolina median of $69,324. 54.6% of households have two or more vehicles, compared with 62.1% statewide. 55.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (South Carolina: 71.9%). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $509,700, compared with $259,000 statewide. 66.2% of workers drive alone to work (South Carolina: 76.3%). Vehicle ownership and homeownership are two of the local inputs a prospective operator can check when sizing automotive and residential film demand; they are not a forecast of any shop’s results.
| Measure | Charleston | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 154,338 | — |
| Households | 68,027 | — |
| Median household income | $92,414 | $69,324 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $509,700 | $259,000 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.6% | 71.9% |
| Households with 2+ vehicles | 54.6% | 62.1% |
| Workers who drive alone to work | 66.2% | 76.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for Charleston city, South Carolina and for South Carolina statewide. Estimates are survey-based and carry margins of error.
The Census figures above describe the local population, not any Polar Tint shop. Financial performance representations are disclosed in FDD Item 19 (how to read FDD Item 19). For the investment components, see how much a window tint franchise costs; for third-party financing paths, see SBA loans for a window tint franchise.
Charleston FAQ
Not yet. South Carolina is in our coming-soon pipeline and is not open for Polar Tint franchise development yet, so no Charleston territory is being awarded today. You can register your interest at polartintfranchise.com/opportunity/ and Polar Tint will follow up if and when South Carolina opens.
An estimated 54.6% of Charleston's 68,027 households have two or more vehicles, below the South Carolina figure of 62.1%. An estimated 66.2% of Charleston workers drive alone to work, compared with 76.3% statewide (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates).
An estimated 55.6% of occupied homes in Charleston are owner-occupied, below the South Carolina rate of 71.9%. The median value of an owner-occupied home in Charleston is $509,700, compared with $259,000 statewide (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates).
The closest other South Carolina cities with Polar Tint territory pages are Summerville (about 22 miles), Hilton Head (about 62 miles), and Florence (about 99 miles), measured in a straight line between city centers.
The estimated initial investment for a Polar Tint shop in Charleston is disclosed in FDD Item 7, and the initial franchise fee in FDD Item 5. Item 7 gives one estimate for every market, based on an affiliate-owned tint business in Nevada, so your actual costs in Charleston may differ because of local rent, labor, and construction costs.
Not yet — South Carolina is not open for Polar Tint franchise development. If and when it opens: Polar Tint is listed on the SBA Franchise Directory (the listing is not an SBA endorsement), so qualified buyers can apply for SBA 7(a) financing through a lender. Polar Tint does not provide financing (FDD Item 10). Eligibility, approval, terms, and timing are set by the SBA and your lender; Polar Tint does not offer or guarantee financing (FDD Item 10).
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