ACFN Franchised Inc.
ACFN franchises provide ATM services, financial transaction processing, and related financial services to consumers at host locations. Franchisees market and install ATMs at no cost to hotels, retail locations, entertainment, and travel-based businesses, perform maintenance with franchisor monitoring, and earn from transaction surcharges. The business model involves operating multiple ATMs in a non-exclusive area, supported by the franchisor's network management and a Multiple Location Accounts program.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
1% Net Revenue brand fee + $12/mo per ATM administration fee + tiered virtual office fee ($0 waived if under $750/mo share, up to $150+) + $12.50-$15/mo per wireless ATM
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: The financial performance representation is a forecast of possible results for an ACFN franchisee operating 1, 5, or 10 ATMs. The underlying parameters for these forecasts (e.g., average surcharge collected, average profit share, transaction fees) are based on data from 2,654 operational ACFN ATMs during the 2023 fiscal year (October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023). The individual unit performance data is extracted from the '1 ATM' scenario table.
* Gross revenue, median gross revenue, revenue top quartile, and revenue bottom quartile are derived from the '1 ATM' table in Item 19. The 'Fees Collected' column was annualized (monthly fees collected * 12) to represent annual gross revenue for a franchisee operating a single ATM at various daily transaction levels (1 to 12). Since unit counts per transaction level were not provided, a simple average and median were calculated across all 12 transaction scenarios for the '1 ATM' table. The top quartile is the average of the top 3 annual gross revenue values (10, 11, 12 transactions/day), and the bottom quartile is the average of the bottom 3 annual gross revenue values (1, 2, 3 transactions/day). Other profit metrics (net income, net profit, EBITDA) are set to null because the document explicitly states in the 'General Notes' (Page 7) that the figures in the tables do not reflect the cost of sales, operating expenses, or other costs/expenses necessary to obtain net income or net profit.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How ACFN Franchised Inc. Compares to Other Business Services Franchises
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 81% of Business Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ACFN Franchised Inc. Current | $39K - $64K | $25K | N/A | 227 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K - $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K - $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K - $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K - $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K - $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 187 franchises | $118K - $285K | $46K | 10.4% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 187 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
+26 more states
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a ACFN Franchised Inc. franchise?
The total initial investment to open a ACFN Franchised Inc. franchise ranges from $39,234 to $63,817. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000.
How much revenue does a ACFN Franchised Inc. franchise make?
According to the 2024 FDD, the average gross revenue for a ACFN Franchised Inc. franchise is $8,938.8. The median revenue is $8,938.8.
How many ACFN Franchised Inc. franchise locations are there?
As of the 2024 FDD, ACFN Franchised Inc. has 227 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2003.
Is ACFN Franchised Inc. a good franchise to buy?
ACFN Franchised Inc. shows several positive indicators: established brand with 227+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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