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Sunbelt
 

We offer business brokerage/merger and acquisition franchises. SUNBELT is the largest and fastest-growing business brokerage firm in the world. Our success comes from our name recognition, quality training programs and hands-on assistance. We are the leaders in computerized office management, networking and Internet technology. We take no percentage fees. All of our services are covered in our low semi-annual fee.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1978

Franchising Since:

  1993

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:300 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:300 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:294 98% In 38 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:6 2% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:300 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Florida16
2. Virginia10
3. North Carolina10

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$NA
Cash Investment:$27.5-35K
Total Investment:$47.8-111K
Average Total Investment:$80K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$5-10K
Average Franchise Fee:$8K
On-Going Royalty:$3-6K/Yr.
Average Royalty:-1%
Advertising Fee:0%

Average Number of Employees:

   Independent Contrac. Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,000

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:9
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Various Regional Centers4 Days
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:N/A
General Business Experience:N/A
Specific Industry Experience:N/A
Formal Education:N/A
Psychological Profile:N/A
Personal Interview(s):N/A

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:On-Going Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   50
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
 
 
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