Sunbelt
At a Glance
Products & Services: Business brokerage
Number of Locations: 253
Total Investment: $49.35K - 111.8K
Founded: 1979
Began Franchising: 1993
About Sunbelt
Sunbelt Business Brokers was founded in 1979 in Charleston, South Carolina. It began franchising in 1993 and has more than 180 franchises throughout the United States and internationally. The company is still based in Charleston.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2010 | 185 | 32 | 36 | 0 |
| 2008 | 224 | 28 | 66 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $49,350 - $111,800
Franchise Fee: $27,500 - $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $650-800/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $27,500 - $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $650-800/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
Operations
18% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 5. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. Regional training
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media,
Other marketing support: Centralized PR services
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #367 (2008),
Low-Cost: #88 (2008),
America's Top Global: #160 (2008),
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