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Padgett Business Services
 

America's top-rated and fastest-growing tax and accounting franchise - serving the fastest-growing segment of the economy - America's small business owners. Initial training. Specialized software. On-going support.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1966

Franchising Since:

  1975

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:431 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:431 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:318 75.9% In 45 States
Canada:101 24.1% In 8 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:419 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Georgia26
2. Ontario67
3. Quebec38

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:$100K
Cash Investment:$100K
Total Investment:$98.5K
Average Total Investment:$98K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$38K +15K Training
Average Franchise Fee:$38K
On-Going Royalty:9-4.5%
Average Royalty:7%
Advertising Fee:0%

Average Number of Employees:

   1 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   200-400

Preferred Sites:

  

Other Sites:

   Office Bldg., Exec. Suite, Home-Based 1st yr. only

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:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:40
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?No
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
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. Athens, GA2.5 Weeks
2. Site Visits3 (2.5 Day)
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:4
Formal Education:4
Psychological Profile:2
Personal Interview(s):4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:13
Asian-American:14
Hispanic:7
Native American:0
Other:19
Specific Minority:Padgett Business Services has recently signed a Minority Master Franchisor whose primary focus is awarding minority owned franchises in the states of FL, TX, CA and NY. These states are just the beginning of a national effort of awarding franchises to minority owners.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 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:No
 
 
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