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Proforma
Proforma is the leading business-to-business franchise opportunity in the $150 billion print and promotional product industry. We support over 600 franchise owners in the U.S. and Canada who have over $350 million in annual sales. Proforma is a great opportunity for individuals who enjoy direct sales to middle-market, upper-market and Fortune 500 companies. Franchise owners concentrate on building sales and profits while Proforma's Support Center handles the back office support. There is no inventory, equipment of retail storefront required, the franchise can be operated from a home-based or small leased office space environment.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1978
Franchising Since:
1986
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
734
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
734
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
682
92.9%
In 47 States
Canada:
52
7.1%
In 5 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
734
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. California
66
2. Ohio
47
3. Texas
42
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$0
Cash Investment:
$19.5K
Total Investment:
$4.7-53.1K
Average Total Investment:
$29K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$19.5K
Average Franchise Fee:
$19K
On-Going Royalty:
6-8%
Average Royalty:
7%
Advertising Fee:
.5-1%
Average Number of Employees:
1 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
N/A
Preferred Sites:
Home-based
Other Sites:
Small Office
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
No
Size of Corporate Staff:
100
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:
Brochures, Catalogs, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
