FranNet vs THE ALTERNATIVE BOARD
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both FranNet and THE ALTERNATIVE BOARD are business services franchises. FranNet requires an investment of $70K – $98K while THE ALTERNATIVE BOARD requires $77K – $95K. FranchiseVerdict rates FranNet C (Average) and THE ALTERNATIVE BOARD B (Above average).
| Metric | FranNet | THE ALTERNATIVE BOARD |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | CAverageAverage | BAbove averageAbove average |
| Investment Range | $70K – $98K | $77K – $95K |
| Franchise Fee | $25K | $44K |
| Royalty Rate | Franchisor retains 0-10% of Gross Consulting Income (franchisee receives 90-100% commission tiered by annual GCI: 90% up to $500K, 95% $500K-$750K, 97.5% $750K-$1M, 100% above $1M) | Sliding scale from 20% to 6% of Amounts Collected on Your Behalf |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | N/A |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | Limited data | Limited data |
| Total Units | 58 | 103 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2010 | 1996 |
| FDD Year | 2026 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$70K – $98K
$77K – $95K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$44K
Royalty Rate
Franchisor retains 0-10% of Gross Consulting Income (franchisee receives 90-100% commission tiered by annual GCI: 90% up to $500K, 95% $500K-$750K, 97.5% $750K-$1M, 100% above $1M)
Sliding scale from 20% to 6% of Amounts Collected on Your Behalf
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
Limited data
Total Units
58
103
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2010
1996
FDD Year
2026
2025