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    Franchise Opportunities in District of Columbia

    Reported facts for published brands with locations on file in District of Columbia. Existing locations do not confirm territory availability. No rankings or recommendations.

    Non-registration state
    113
    Brands with locations on file
    236
    Locations on file
    $141K
    Median reported low-end investment
    91
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: District of Columbia is not a franchise registration state.
    • 18 brands report a total initial investment topping out at $150K or less.
    • Business context, industries, the largest systems on file, and FAQs.

    How to read it

    Counts show presence in our research records, not franchises for sale or available territories. Investment figures are national, as reported by franchisors. Calculated median uses reported low-end totals.

    Local context

    Doing business in District of Columbia

    Franchise activity in District of Columbia on file centers on Washington, D.C.. Food & Beverage is the most common industry among brands with locations here (28 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • Washington, D.C.

    Taxes

    District of Columbia levies a personal income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

    District of Columbia sets a minimum wage above the federal $7.25/hr; some cities set higher rates.

    District of Columbia is not a right-to-work state.

    Franchise law

    Not a registration state; the federal FTC Franchise Rule applies.

    You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before signing or paying.

    General public information, not legal or tax advice. Rates and rules change — verify with the state revenue, labor and franchise regulators.

    Industries

    Browse franchises in District of Columbia by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in District of Columbia

    Ordered by location count in our records — a size measure, not a quality ranking.

    FranchiseLocations in DCReported investmentItem 19
    Dunkin'

    Food & Beverage

    		21$10K–$1.8M● Disclosed
    Chick-fil-A

    Food & Beverage

    		14$586K–$3.4M● Disclosed
    ORANGETHEORY

    Fitness & Recreation

    		12$765K–$1.1M● Disclosed
    The UPS Store®

    Retail

    		11$86K–$606K● Disclosed
    F45 Training

    Fitness & Recreation

    		9$362K–$858K● Disclosed
    Tous Les Jours

    Food & Beverage

    		8$731K–$813K● Disclosed
    Gold's Gym

    Fitness & Recreation

    		7$2.4M–$5.2M● Disclosed
    European Wax Center

    Beauty & Personal Care

    		6$332K–$777K● Disclosed
    Courtyard By Marriott

    Hospitality & Travel

    		5$15.1M–$41.2M● Disclosed
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    		4$539K–$905K● Disclosed

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

    General information, not legal advice. State rules change; verify with the state regulator.

    Directory

    All franchises with locations in District of Columbia

    113 franchises

    Investment figures are national Item 7 totals as reported by each franchisor. Location counts reflect lists on file and can be incomplete.

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