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At a Glance
Products & Services: Tax preparation & electronic filing
Number of Locations: 11,671
Total Investment: $31.51K - 138.7K
Founded: 1955
Began Franchising: 1956
About H & R Block
Since brothers Henry and Richard Bloch founded H & R Block in 1955, the company has prepared more than 600 million tax returns. Franchising began in 1956, and the company went public in 1962. In addition to providing tax return preparation services in-person, the company offers online and desktop software products and an array of other financial services.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2013 | 4,613 | 394 | 76 | 6,588 |
| 2012 | 4,521 | 394 | 76 | 6,588 |
| 2011 | 4,317 | 429 | 129 | 6,519 |
| 2010 | 4,017 | 432 | 123 | 7,228 |
| 2009 | 3,999 | 418 | 85 | 8,512 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Australia/New Zealand, Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $31,505 - $138,700
Franchise Fee: $2,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 30%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $2,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 30%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 10 days. Available at franchisee's location. Regional training, year-round; ongoing online training
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Social media, PR, website, direct mail
Franchise Ranking History
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