West Virginia
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West Virginia

West Virginia does not have franchise or business opportunity laws. However, a franchisor must still comply with the federal regulations established under the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) Franchise Rule when offering and selling franchises in the state of West Virginia.

West Virginia Franchise Law

West Virginia is a non-registration state, which does not require any type of franchise filing or registration for a franchisor to offer or sell franchises in West Virginia.

A franchisor must have a current FTC compliant FDD to offer or sell franchises in West Virginia and comply with the Franchise Rule disclosure timing provisions.

West Virginia Franchise Relationship and Termination Laws

West Virginia does not have any specific laws that govern the franchise relationship or termination of a franchisee in West Virginia.

If you would like to learn more about our franchise services and franchise compliance in West Virginia, contact us or call (757) 263-4596 to schedule a consultation. You can also visit our interactive map to explore franchise laws in other states.

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