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At a Glance
Products & Services: Individual & online tax prep
Number of Locations: 3,908
Total Investment: $56.8K - 69.9K
Founded: 1972
Began Franchising: 1973
About Liberty Tax Service
In 1997, John Hewitt, founder of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, acquired a tax company that had been franchising in Canada since 1973. The company changed its name to Liberty Tax Service and now offers franchises throughout the United States and Canada.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 3,547 | 241 | 0 | 120 |
| 2011 | 3,286 | 233 | 0 | 92 |
| 2010 | 3,053 | 227 | 0 | 92 |
| 2009 | 2,664 | 276 | 0 | 62 |
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: $56,800 - $69,900
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: Varies
Term of Franchise Agreement: Perpetual, renewable
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: Varies
Term of Franchise Agreement: Perpetual, renewable
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 1 day. Intermediate & advanced operations training : 4 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives, Lease Negotiation
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Social media, PR, direct mail