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    Franchise Opportunities in Washington

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

    Registration state
    368
    Brands with locations on file
    2,735
    Locations on file
    $126K
    Median reported low-end investment
    284
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: Washington is a franchise registration state.
    • 80 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 Washington

    Franchise activity in Washington on file centers on Seattle–Tacoma, Spokane, Vancouver (Portland metro). Home Services is the most common industry among brands with locations here (57 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • Seattle–Tacoma
    • • Spokane
    • • Vancouver (Portland metro)

    Taxes

    Washington has no personal income tax.

    Washington has no personal income tax but levies a Business & Occupation (B&O) tax on gross receipts.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

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

    Washington is not a right-to-work state.

    Franchise law

    Registration state: franchisors must register their FDD with Washington 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 Washington by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in Washington

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

    FranchiseLocations in WAReported investmentItem 19
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    		168$539K–$905K● Disclosed
    Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care

    Children & Education

    		136$1.9M–$4.0M● Disclosed
    The UPS Store®

    Retail

    		89$86K–$606K● Disclosed
    OpenWorks

    Cleaning & Restoration

    		84$4K–$134K○ None verified
    Vision Source LLC

    Health & Wellness

    		79$100K–$450K○ None verified
    Gbc Food Services

    Food & Beverage

    		60$26K–$279K○ None verified
    Supercuts

    Beauty & Personal Care

    		45$186K–$323K● Disclosed
    Cinnabon

    Food & Beverage

    		42$29K–$1.2M● Disclosed
    Mathnasium Learning Centers

    Children & Education

    		40$105K–$166K● Disclosed
    Miracle-Ear, Inc.

    Health & Wellness

    		40$88K–$403K● Disclosed

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Directory

    All franchises with locations in Washington

    368 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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