Start a First Choice Business Brokers Franchise in 2024

2024 Franchise 500 Rank: #494 Ranked #360 last year

Initial investment: $71K - $101K

Units as of 2024: 105 138.6% over 3 years

First Choice Business Brokers was founded in 1994 in Las Vegas, Nevada. First Choice Business Brokers helps small to medium-sized business clients sell or buy a company. Brokers and agents work to give clients an extraordinarily professional and efficient experience when working with First Choice Business Brokers.

Since beginning to franchise in 2005, First Choice Business Brokers has opened over 40 franchises throughout the United States.

Why You May Want to Start a First Choice Business Brokers Franchise

First Choice Business Brokers strives to keep its business practices in good standing with the Institute of Business Appraisers and International Business Brokers Association. Today, the company has grown to hundreds of agents and brokers across the United States. Corporate headquarters for First Choice Business Brokers are located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Clients are offered many services, including buying or selling a company, a business valuation, merger, acquisition, and general advice. Clients are treated with respect, and franchisees are a part of a national network of First Choice Business Brokers.

Potential franchisees with First Choice Business Brokers should showcase the characteristics of integrity, professionalism, company commitment, passion, open-mindedness, and increased communication abilities. They should also possess a team player attitude, coupled with the ability to balance work, family, and leisure time. If these characteristics sound like you, you may be a good fit for the First Choice Business Brokers franchise family.

What Might Make a First Choice Business Brokers Franchise a Good Choice?

Opening a First Choice Business Brokers franchise may offer a more predictable outcome than investing in a completely new brand that could struggle to thrive in an already crowded and competitive industry.

First Choice Business Brokers offers you the opportunity to operate your franchise as a mobile unit, potentially lowering or outright eliminating many overhead costs.

As you decide if opening a First Choice Business Brokers franchise is the right move for you, make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your local area to see if a First Choice Business Brokers franchise would do well in your community. While competition is healthy, too much of it may not allow for the most possible growth.

How To Open a First Choice Business Brokers Franchise

To be part of the First Choice Business Brokers team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include royalty fees and advertising fees.

If awarded a franchise with First Choice Business Brokers, franchisees will receive training before opening their location. First Choice Business Brokers gives franchisees access to software to keep listings organized and keep every other aspect of the business in order. Ongoing training is provided as needed or requested.

Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. As part of your due diligence, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the First Choice Business Brokers franchising team questions.

Company Overview

About First Choice Business Brokers

Industry	Business Services
Related Categories	Business Brokerages, Business Coaching & Consulting, Miscellaneous Business Services
Founded	1994
Parent Company	JLN Enterprises LLC
Leadership	Jeffrey Nyman, CEO
Corporate Address	851 S. Rampart Blvd., #200 Las Vegas, NV 89145
Social	Facebook, LinkedIn

Business Overview

Franchising Since	2005 (19 years)
# of employees at HQ	12
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchises throughout the US.
# of Units	105 (as of 2024)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a First Choice Business Brokers 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.	$40,000
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.	$71,000 - $101,350
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.	$150,000
Cash Requirement Definition: The minimum liquid capital you must have available in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company.	$75,000
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%-8%
Ad Royalty Fee Definition: An going fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis to support advertising or marketing efforts. What you need to know: This may also be called advertising fee, marketing fee, brand fund fee, and more, but the basic purpose is the same-- to support promotion of the brand systemwide. As with the royalty fee, it is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD, and can be a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales or a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	2%
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	First Choice Business Brokers 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.

Classroom Training	95 hours
Ongoing Support	Purchasing Co-ops 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?	Yes
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