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    Franchise Opportunities in Virginia

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

    Registration state
    482
    Brands with locations on file
    4,147
    Locations on file
    $137K
    Median reported low-end investment
    384
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: Virginia is a franchise registration state.
    • 101 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 Virginia

    Franchise activity in Virginia on file centers on Northern Virginia, Richmond, Virginia Beach–Norfolk. Home Services is the most common industry among brands with locations here (85 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • Northern Virginia
    • • Richmond
    • • Virginia Beach–Norfolk

    Taxes

    Virginia levies a personal income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

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

    Virginia is a right-to-work state.

    Franchise law

    Registration state: franchisors must register their FDD with Virginia before selling here.

    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 Virginia by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in Virginia

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

    FranchiseLocations in VAReported investmentItem 19
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    176$539K–$905K● Disclosed
    Jackson Hewitt

    Financial Services

    132$19K–$71K● Disclosed
    Dunkin'

    Food & Beverage

    118$10K–$1.8M● Disclosed
    The UPS Store®

    Retail

    92$86K–$606K● Disclosed
    ORANGETHEORY

    Fitness & Recreation

    71$765K–$1.1M● Disclosed
    Bojangles Opco, LLC

    Food & Beverage

    69$781K–$2.9M● Disclosed
    Liberty Tax Service

    Financial Services

    57$50K–$50K● Disclosed
    Jazzercise

    Fitness & Recreation

    53$2K–$64K○ None verified
    Super 8 Worldwide

    Hospitality & Travel

    48Not disclosed● Disclosed
    Marcospizza

    Food & Beverage

    45$26K–$811K● Disclosed

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Directory

    All franchises with locations in Virginia

    482 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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