71 new Bluffton business licenses opened in September 2026, town records show, from Cafe Al Dente at New Riverside and Mill-Hi Coffee to Chill-N Ice Cream.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Rebuilt monthly. Facts come from the Town of Bluffton’s Business License Search (“New Businesses,” opening dates in September 2026), searched Oct. 12, 2026.

Seventy-one new businesses were licensed by the Town of Bluffton with an opening date in September 2026, according to the town’s business license records. Most were contractors and home service companies; seven were places to eat and drink.

Who to call

A town business license is not the same as a new storefront. Contractors, home-based businesses and companies based elsewhere also need one to work inside town limits, so many on this list do not have a shop you can visit. Individuals licensed under their own names are counted below but not named.

Bar chart of 71 new Bluffton business licenses opened in September 2026: 29 construction and home services, 18 other services and businesses, 9 health, beauty and wellness, 8 individuals licensed under their own names and 7 food and drink.

Food and drink

  • Cafe Al Dente, New Riverside (DVVY Group LLC), opened Sept. 29
  • Mill-Hi Coffee (Mill-Hi Coffee LLC), Sept. 24
  • Two Birds Greek Food (Elena’s Enchanted Kitchen LLC), Sept. 17
  • Bluffton Liquors (Buckwalter Wine and Spirits LLC), Sept. 9
  • Chill-N Ice Cream Bluffton (Coastal Treats LLC), Sept. 3
  • Cafecito Mi Amor LLC, Sept. 1
  • Stickler Coffee LLC, Sept. 1

Health, beauty and wellness

  • Bluffton Physio Lab (The Physio Lab LLC), Sept. 1
  • Decipher Medical at Palmetto Bluff, PC, Sept. 15
  • John E. Emmel, MD, PC, Sept. 9
  • Carolina Clinical Partners LLC, Sept. 10
  • South Coast Aesthetics LLC, Sept. 20
  • Salt and Light Massage Studio LLC, Sept. 1
  • Palmetto Esthetics Studio LLC, Sept. 1
  • Your Sister’s Wigs (Your Sister Wigs Bluffton LLC), Sept. 9
  • Natera Inc., Sept. 2

Construction and home services

Old Town Plumbing, Seabreeze Plumbing, Paradise Plumbing Services, Fenwick Electric, Thomas Refrigeration and Air, Wilson Air Conditioning Service, Lennox National Account Services, Eagles Roofing Services, Bone Dry Roofing Company, Ecclesia Cladding Company, TJ’s Tile and Stone, May River Concrete Coatings, Home South Hardscape, Empire Turf, Local Roots Outdoor Services, Landscape Enterprise, Savannah Poolscapes, Supreme Pools, Budget Blind of Hilton Head, Nancy Lane Interiors, Vac Attack of Bluffton, Murphs Maintenance, Quality Maintenance Group, Homes by TLC, K&A Site Services, Shaddai Construction, Burson Construction, J.R. Wilson Construction and Heritage Construction.

Other services and businesses

Bluffton Mobile Auto Care, LowCo Marine Services, Sterling Helicopter, Snyder Events, Carly Anne Studio, B.E.A.M. Studios, JB Wonderment Co., FSL Designer, Pearls of Fate, Iron Stride Technologies, ZERP Enterprise Solutions, CampGrid, Livegistics, Buran Professional Investigations, Lamplighter Property Group, HMA Properties, Lowcountry Estate Services and the conservation group Ducks Unlimited.

Early October

The search also shows licenses already opened in early October, among them The Slow Pour Latte Co. (Oct. 3), Shay’s Sweet Stacks and Snacks (Oct. 10), Simply Bons (Oct. 8) and Scout Veterinary Cardiology (Oct. 5). They will be in next month’s roundup.

Open a business in Bluffton

Any business located in Bluffton, or based elsewhere but doing business in town, needs a Town of Bluffton business license, renewed by April 30 each year, through the Business License Division. Short-term rentals need their own permit. The town’s Don Ryan Center for Innovation offers startup and growth programs. Food businesses also need a state retail food permit; see our restaurant inspections guide.

Opening something? Tell us through our contact page with your opening date and a link.

What this means for you

  • Seven new places to eat and drink got town licenses in September, including two coffee businesses and an ice cream shop.
  • Hiring a contractor? Check that the company holds a current town license in the search.
  • This page is rebuilt each month from the town’s license records.

Related: who to call at Town Hall and things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

What new businesses opened in Bluffton in September 2026?

Town of Bluffton records list 71 new business licenses with a September 2026 opening date, including Cafe Al Dente at New Riverside, Mill-Hi Coffee, Two Birds Greek Food, Chill-N Ice Cream Bluffton and Bluffton Physio Lab.

How do I look up a business license in Bluffton, SC?

Use the Town of Bluffton’s online Business License Search. It can list every license by name, all licenses issued in a date range, and new or closed businesses in a date range.

How do I get a business license in Bluffton?

Apply through the Town of Bluffton’s Business License Division, online or at Town Hall, 20 Bridge St. The division’s phone number is 843-706-4501.

Does a new business license mean a new store has opened?

Not always. Contractors, home-based businesses and companies based elsewhere also need a town license to work in Bluffton, so many new licenses are not storefronts.