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| Brand | City Publications Business Services Remove | SECURITY 101 Business Services Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $89K – $270K | $130K – $235K |
Liquid capital | $2K – $10K | $51K – $140K |
Franchise fee | $89K | $60K |
Royalty rate | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Ad fund rate | N/A | 0.5% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | N/A | $2.9M |
Median gross sales | N/A | $1.6M |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | N/A |
Earnings metric | Not classified | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | FBottom Quintile | ATop Quintile |
Risk score | 100 / 100 | 24 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 28.6% | 12.5% |
SBA loans on record | 10 | 10 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 35 | 49 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 20.0% | 2.0% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 5 | 10 |
Renewal term (years) | 5 | 10 |
Initial training (hrs) | 37 | 200 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 29 | 32 |
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