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    Franchise Research in Ohio

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

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    Median reported low-end investment

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    Brands with Item 19 disclosed

    Registration: Ohio is not a franchise registration state. 0 brands report a total initial investment topping out at $150K or less. Investment figures are national, as reported by franchisors. Calculated median uses reported low-end totals.

    Doing business in Ohio

    Franchise activity in Ohio on file centers on Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati. Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • Columbus
    • • Cleveland
    • • Cincinnati
    • • Dayton

    Taxes

    Ohio levies a personal income tax.

    Ohio levies a Commercial Activity Tax (CAT) on gross receipts above an exclusion amount.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

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

    Ohio 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.

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    Largest systems by locations on file in Ohio

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

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    Frequently asked questions

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

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