DC leads the nation in first-year business failures

Washington, D.C. is the toughest place in the country to launch a new business right now. One in three businesses will fail in the first year, according to a new survey from Lending Tree.

Apr 11, 2026 - 01:00
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DC leads the nation in first-year business failures
Washington, D.C. is the toughest place in the country to launch a new business right now. One in three businesses will fail in the first year, according to a new survey from Lending Tree.

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