Payday Pundit

Payday lenders employ more than 6,000 in Ohio in 1,600 storefront locations. Two major national payday lending companies are headquartered in Ohio, including Dublin-based Checksmart and Mason-based Check ‘n Go. 

• Close 1600 storefront locations
• Eliminate more than 6,000 jobs 
• Lose $172.6 million annually in employee payroll, benefits & payroll taxes 
• Vacate 4.8 million square feet of office space  
• Lose $76.8 million annually in rent revenue to landlords across the state
• Lose $23 million annually in revenue to advertising vendors