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    Franchise Opportunities in Ohio

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

    Non-registration state
    492
    Brands with locations on file
    4,419
    Locations on file
    $138K
    Median reported low-end investment
    387
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: Ohio is not a franchise registration state.
    • 103 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 Ohio

    Franchise activity in Ohio on file centers on Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati. Home Services is the most common industry among brands with locations here (89 brands). 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.

    Industries

    Browse franchises in Ohio by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in Ohio

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

    FranchiseLocations in OHReported investmentItem 19
    Dunkin'

    Food & Beverage

    		171$10K–$1.8M● Disclosed
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    		156$539K–$905K● Disclosed
    Marcospizza

    Food & Beverage

    		101$26K–$811K● Disclosed
    Vision Source LLC

    Health & Wellness

    		97$100K–$450K○ None verified
    Jimmy Johns

    Food & Beverage

    		95$206K–$686K● Disclosed
    Liberty Tax Service

    Financial Services

    		80$50K–$50K● Disclosed
    The UPS Store®

    Retail

    		78$86K–$606K● Disclosed
    Buffalo Wild Wings

    Food & Beverage

    		71$31K–$4.5M● Disclosed
    Sport Clips, Inc.

    Beauty & Personal Care

    		70Not disclosed● Disclosed
    Jackson Hewitt

    Financial Services

    		67$19K–$71K● Disclosed

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Directory

    All franchises with locations in Ohio

    492 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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