Murphy Business & Financial Corp. LLC

业务经纪公司、业务估值,弗兰奇e sales, commercial real estate

2023 Franchise 500 Rank: N/RNot ranked last year

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Initial investment: $62K - $124K

Units as of 2018: 141 22% over 3 years

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Company Overview

After a successful career in publishing, direct mail and consulting, Roger Murphy relocated to Florida in 1994 and started Murphy Business & Financial Services to offer assistance with listing, marketing and selling local businesses. He opened thirty branch offices in Florida between 1994 and 2006, when he was approached by Tom Miller about franchising the business. Murphy Business & Financial franchises offer business brokerage services, mergers and acquisitions, franchise sales, commercial real estate, business valuation, consulting and machinery and equipment services.

About Murphy Business & Financial Corp. LLC

Industry	Business Services
Related Categories	Business Brokerages,Business Coaching & Consulting
Founded	1994
Leadership	Thomas Coba, CEO
Corporate Address	513 N. Belcher Rd. Clearwater, FL 33765
Social	Facebook,Twitter

Business Overview

Franchising Since	2006(17 years)
# of employees at HQ	30
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchisees worldwide.
# of Units	141(as of 2018)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Murphy Business & Financial Corp. LLC 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 Definition:The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know:Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$39,000 - $55,000
Initial Investment Definition:The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know:The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$62,350 - $123,735
Net Worth Requirement Definition:The minimum net worth you must have in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company What you need to know:Net worth is the value of a person's assets minus liabilities. Assets include cash, stocks, retirement accounts, and real estate. Liabilities include items like mortgages, car payments, and credit card debt.	$120,000
Cash Requirement Definition:The minimum liquid capital you must have available in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company.	$65,000
Veteran Incentives Definition:A discount or other incentive offered to military veterans who buy a franchise with this company.	$5,000 off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Definition:A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis. What you need to know:Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	10%
Term of Agreement Definition:The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know:Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	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	Murphy Business & Financial Corp. LLC has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs

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	As needed
Classroom Training	40.50 hours
Ongoing Support	Newsletter Meetings & Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support 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? Definition:The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	Yes
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition:This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	No
Are exclusive territories available? Definition:An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know:Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	Yes

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