Network Lead ExchangeFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Network Lead Exchange franchise requires a total initial investment of $12K – $25K, including a $10K franchise fee. The 2022 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: F. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2022 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $12K – $25K
- 3rd pct Business Serv…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 29th pct Business Serv…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 36
- 28th pct Business Serv…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Business Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Business Services avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
The system grew 39% year-over-year. Fast growth means demand, but can strain support.
Bottom line
- Total investment $12K – $25K including a $10K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict F (Bottom Quintile) with a risk score of 83/100.
- System growing at 111.8% CAGR over 3 years with 36 total units. Strong expansion trajectory.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Network Lead Exchange, LLC
- Parent company
- UFG Holdings Group, LLC
- Incorporated in
- FL
- HQ
- 2121 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411
- Auditor
- Milbery & Kesselman, CPAs, LLC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $228K
- vs $271K prior year
Overview
About
Network Lead Exchange franchisees operate as lead generation and business networking intermediaries, generating sales leads for member businesses within a protected territory. Day-to-day activities include recruiting and managing member accounts, facilitating lead exchanges, hosting networking events, and managing digital lead distribution platforms. Revenue is primarily generated through membership fees and transaction-based lead sales.
- CEO
- Ray Titus
- Headquarters
- FL
- Founded
- 2018
- FDD year
- 2022
- States available
- 9
FDD Item 7 · 2022 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $10K | $10K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $0 | $500 |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $3K | $15K |
| Total initial investment | $12K | $25K |
Source: Network Lead Exchange 2022 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $12K – $25K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $0 – $500
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $10K – $10K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- Greater of 15% of Gross Revenues or minimum amount ($100/…
- Ad fund
- 1.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 61.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $45 |
| Transfer fee | $3K |
| Renewal fee | $3K |
| Total fee load | 61.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Business Services averages
How Network Lead Exchange Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 36
- Opened
- 12
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 2
- Turnover rate
- 5.6%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +38.5%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +111.8%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 27 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Undisclosed financial performance, affiliate litigation history, and aggressive royalty structures create meaningful risk in a small, unproven lead-generation system.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Milbery & Kesselman, CPAs, LLC
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 83 / 100 rating
- 01MEDNo Item 19 financial performance data disclosed — cannot validate the 38.5% unit growth claim or assess actual franchisee profitability
- 02HIGHParent company litigation across three affiliate brands (Signarama, Great Greek Franchising, Graze Craze) involving franchise registration and sales practice violations suggests systemic compliance issues
- 03MINORMinimum royalty structure ($100/mo → $200/mo) creates fixed overhead burden that may exceed earnings for underperforming locations, particularly in months 1-12
- 04MEDSmall system size (36 units) with no disclosed average revenue limits ability to benchmark performance and indicates limited franchisor operational maturity
- 05MINORAggressive minimum royalty escalation (100% increase by year 3) combined with 15% gross revenue royalty creates dual pressure on thin-margin lead-generation businesses
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | Geographic area |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Not allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Florida |
| Litigation count | 4 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 3 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 0 hrs
- POS system
- Network LEX website or online portal
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Network LEX website or online portal
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
58 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Network Lead Exchange · FDD (2022) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Network Lead Exchange franchise?
The total investment to open a Network Lead Exchange franchise ranges from $12K – $25K, with an initial franchise fee of $10K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Network Lead Exchange franchise owners earn?
Network Lead Exchange does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Network Lead Exchange's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Network Lead Exchange (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Network Lead Exchange franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Network Lead Exchange has 36 total units in the United States, including 17 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 12 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Network Lead Exchange a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Network Lead Exchange as a F-grade franchise with a risk score of 83 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.