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Apr272010

Sunbelt Business Advisors Network Franchise

Business brokerage

SUNBELT began operations in 1978 in Charleston, South Carolina. The company began franchising in 1993 and currently has 300 offices throughout the world. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Sunbelt Business Advisors Network Franchises?

Total Cost: $41,000 USD -$105,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $20,000 USD -$30,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: $525-725/mo.
Ongoing Advertising Fees: Not Available
Term of Agreement: 10 years

Contact Information for Sunbelt Business Advisors Network

Sunbelt Business Advisors Network
7100 E. Pleasant Valley Rd.
Suite 300
Independence, OH
44131

Phone Number: 877-392-6278
Fax Number: 216-674-0650

Franchise Homepage:

Sunbelt Business Advisors Network In the Press

No results at this time.

Historical Expansion

In what year did Sunbelt Business Advisors Network begin operations? 1979
When did Sunbelt Business Advisors Network begin selling franchises? 1993

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2006 241 14 40 0
2005 365 11 29 0
2004 366 10 21 0
2003 359 10 20 0
2002 325 5 16 1
2001 285 1 15 1
2000 218 0 13 1

Future Expansion

Countries of Interest:

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No Yes
Initial Start-up Capital No Yes
Plant, Property, and Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

3rd Party Financing Available? Financing Source(s): various lenders

Training & Support

Training
Regional training
Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Internet
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, National media

Franchise Operation Restrictions

7% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 5

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
  • General business experience
  • Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

    Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
    What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
    Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
    Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
    Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
    Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
    Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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