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Rank no. 408 – Sunbelt -US
Products & Services: Business brokerage
Number of Locations: 207
Total Investment: $49.95K – 112.25K
Founded: 1979
Began Franchising: 1993
About Sunbelt
Sunbelt Business Brokers was founded in 1979 in Charleston, South Carolina. It began franchising in 1993 and has franchises throughout the United States and internationally. The company is now based in Independence, Ohio.
Franchise Units
| YEAR | U.S. | CANADIAN | INTERNATIONAL | COMPANY OWNED |
| 2013 | 139 | 31 | 36 | 1 |
| 2012 | 150 | 38 | 35 | 1 |
| 2010 | 185 | 32 | 36 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $49,950 – $112,250
Franchise Fee: $27,500 – $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $1.3K/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $27,500 – $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $1.3K/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
OPERATIONS
18% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 – 5. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. Regional training
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media,
Other marketing support: Centralized PR services
