Class 101

  • College planning services
  • Ranked #441 in the Franchise 500 in 2020

Company Overview

About Class 101

Industry Services (Other)
Related Categories Miscellaneous Services, Tutoring
Founded 1998
Parent Company Unleashed Brands LLC
Leadership Carisa Findley, Brand President
Corporate Address 2350 Airport Fwy., #505
Bedford, TX 76022
Social Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

Business Overview

Franchising Since 2007 (18 years)
# of employees at HQ 111
Where seeking

This company is offering new franchises throughout the US.

# of Units 62 (as of 2024)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Class 101 franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Information Circle
$39,900
Initial Investment Information Circle
$75,287 - $130,187
Net Worth Requirement Information Circle
$50,000
Cash Requirement Information Circle
$50,000 - $100,000
Veteran Incentives Information Circle
5% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Information Circle
8%
Ad Royalty Fee Information Circle
6%
Term of Agreement Information Circle
10 years
Is franchise term renewable? Yes

Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

Third Party Financing Class 101 has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training 12 hours
Classroom Training 22 hours
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed? No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Information Circle
Yes
Can this franchise be run part time? Information Circle
No
Are exclusive territories available? Information Circle
Yes

Franchise 500 Ranking History

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Updated: December 12th, 2022