Guess which state has the MOST fast food franchises
Jan 15, 2026 2:11 pm
Hi there!
Think you know which state has the most fast food franchises per capita?
You're probably wrong.
West Virginia takes #1. Ohio ranks 5th. And the state in dead last will surprise you even more.
But here's the real question: Does high franchise density mean opportunity, or a death trap for new owners?
I break down what these rankings actually mean for your wallet (and why Subway has 50% more locations than McDonald's).
[Read the full analysis here →]
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Till next week,
The Franchise King®
Joel Libava
216-831-2610