Quick Verdict · who it fits
Murphy Business fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale business services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$66K - $88K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$48K
Item 19 median rev
$87k single unit franchise owners
System size (Item 20)
133 +6
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
12+ yrs
Company-owned units
1
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
136
Total units open
15
Units opened last year
13
Units closed last year
+2
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Murphy Business ranks against 91 Business Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
37th pct · of 91 peers
Franchise fee
43rd pct · of 91 peers
System size
70th pct · of 91 peers
Business Services industry averages
Avg investment
$149K - $428K
Avg franchise fee
$49K
Avg system size
222
Franchises analyzed
91
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Business | Disclosed | $48K | $66K - $88K | — | 133 |
| Exit FactorSimilar price | Disclosed | $40K | $64K - $90K | 8% | 88 |
| The Ups StoreBiggest system | Disclosed | $40K | $86K - $606K | 5% | 5,487 |
| Unishippers Global LogisticsTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $30K | $17K - $233K | 15–18.5% | 191 |
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Murphy Business requires a $47,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $65,870–$88,110, per the most recent FDD on file.
Murphy Business is franchised by Murphy Business & Financial Corporation, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. Murphy Business discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $87,300. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
As of their 2026 FDD, Murphy Business has 133 total locations, with 6 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Murphy Business grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Murphy Business discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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