- Units as of 2020
-
235 (4 lost in 3 years)1.7%
- 2021 Franchise 500 Rank
-
N/R Ranked #482 last year
- Initial investment
-
$39K - $64K
Company Overview
About ACFN
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Related Categories
- Miscellaneous Financial Services, Miscellaneous Services
- Founded
- 1996
- Leadership
- Jeffrey Kerr, President/CEO
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 2003 (18 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 25
- Where seeking
-
This company is seeking new franchisees throughout the US.
This company is seeking new franchisees in the following international regions: Canada
- # of Units
- 235 (as of 2020)
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a ACFN 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
- $25,000
- Initial Investment
- $39,134 - $64,017
- Cash Requirement
- $50,000
- Veteran Incentives
- $1,000 off franchise fee
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 1%
- Term of Agreement
- 10 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- Classroom Training
- 18 hours
- Ongoing Support
-
NewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresSite SelectionProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
-
National MediaRegional AdvertisingMarketing Planning & SupportSocial MediaWebsite Development
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- Yes
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- Yes
- # of employees required to run
- 1
- Are exclusive territories available?
- No
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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