Quick Verdict · who it fits
Proforma 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)
$7K - $28K
System size (Item 20)
461 +1
Years in business
27+ yrs
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓No bankruptcy disclosed
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.
509
Total units open
10
Units opened last year
22
Units closed last year
-12
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Proforma ranks against 87 Business Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
6th pct · of 87 peers
System size
88th pct · of 87 peers
Business Services industry averages
Avg investment
$145K - $449K
Avg franchise fee
$67K
Avg system size
213
Franchises analyzed
87
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proforma | None | — | $7K - $28K | — | 461 |
| Leadership ManagementSimilar price | None | $15K | $20K - $28K | 6% | 109 |
| The Ups StoreBiggest system | Disclosed | $40K | $57K - $606K | 5% | 5,487 |
| Unishippers Global LogisticsTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $30K | $17K - $233K | 15–18.5% | 191 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Proforma requires a total initial investment range of $7,030–$27,695, per the most recent FDD on file.
No. Proforma does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
Franchisees pay an advertising fund contribution of 25% - 1% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Proforma has 461 total locations, with 1 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Proforma does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
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