West Virginia has emerged as the most resilient state for new businesses, with nearly six in ten startups surviving their first five years. A comprehensive study by Franchise Opportunities, analyzing Bureau of Labor Statistics data from 2019 through 2024, shows that the Mountain State leads the nati on with a 57.6% business survival rate. While West […] West Virginia Tops National Survival Rankings While Florida Startups Face Tougher Odds ...read more read less