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    Franchise Opportunities in West Virginia

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

    Non-registration state
    129
    Brands with locations on file
    492
    Locations on file
    $131K
    Median reported low-end investment
    99
    Brands whose FDD includes Item 19 figures

    What this guide contains

    • Registration: West Virginia is not a franchise registration state.
    • 17 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 West Virginia

    Franchise activity in West Virginia on file centers on Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown. Food & Beverage is the most common industry among brands with locations here (31 brands). Local costs, labor markets and rules differ by metro, so read national figures alongside local research.

    Major metro markets

    • • Charleston
    • • Huntington
    • • Morgantown

    Taxes

    West Virginia levies a personal income tax.

    Sales tax rates vary by locality.

    Labor

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

    West Virginia is 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 West Virginia by industry

    Size on file

    Largest systems by locations on file in West Virginia

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

    FranchiseLocations in WVReported investmentItem 19
    Dunkin'

    Food & Beverage

    		45$10K–$1.8M● Disclosed
    Anytime Fitness

    Fitness & Recreation

    		36$539K–$905K● Disclosed
    Jackson Hewitt

    Financial Services

    		32$19K–$71K● Disclosed
    Buffalo Wild Wings

    Food & Beverage

    		18$31K–$4.5M● Disclosed
    Godfathers Pizza

    Food & Beverage

    		18$157K–$709K● Disclosed
    Vision Source LLC

    Health & Wellness

    		18$100K–$450K○ None verified
    Liberty Tax Service

    Financial Services

    		15$50K–$50K● Disclosed
    Super 8 Worldwide

    Hospitality & Travel

    		13Not disclosed● Disclosed
    IHOP and International House of Pancakes

    Food & Beverage

    		10$617K–$4.6M● Disclosed
    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

    Real Estate & Property Services

    		9$34K–$457K○ None verified

    Questions

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Directory

    All franchises with locations in West Virginia

    129 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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