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| Brand | SUPPORTING STRATEGIES Business Services Remove | THE ALTERNATIVE BOARD Business Services Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $75K – $98K | $77K – $95K |
Liquid capital | $10K – $30K | $2K – $2K |
Franchise fee | $60K | $44K |
Royalty rate | 10.0% | N/A |
Ad fund rate | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | N/A | N/A |
Median gross sales | N/A | N/A |
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 | 26 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 16.7% | N/A |
SBA loans on record | 10 | 19 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 68 | 103 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 26.5% | 9.7% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 10 | 5 |
Renewal term (years) | 5 | 5 |
Initial training (hrs) | 47 | 56 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 68 | 100 |
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