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ACFN Franchised Inc.

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.

Since 2003ServicesSan Jose, CAwww.acfnfranchise.com
2024 FDDItem 19 Available

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

Investment
$39,234 - $63,817
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Locations
227

Financial Requirements

Franchise Fee$25,000
Initial Investment Range$39,234 - $63,817
Royalty RateN/A
Brand Fund1.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees$12 - $201

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

Franchise Locations227
Corporate Locations0
States Operating42
Franchising Since2003
FDD Year2024

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$8,938.8
Median Gross Revenue
$8,938.8
Top Quartile Revenue
$15,127.2
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$2,750.4

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
FranchiseInvestment RangeFranchise FeeRoyaltyLocations
ACFN Franchised Inc.
Current
$39K - $64K$25KN/A227
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC$14K - $607KN/AN/A6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)$216K - $609K$30K5.0%4,500
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE$71K - $105K$25K15.0%2,744
CRUISE PLANNERS$2K - $21K$11K3.0%2,655
SERVPRO (UNIT)$259K - $380K$100K10.0%2,286
Business Services Average
187 franchises
$118K - $285K$46K10.4%-

* 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

Top States by Outlet Count
1CA
45
2TX
24
3FL
18
4NY
14
5VA
10
6IL
10
7NJ
8
8MD
7
9GA
6
10NV
6
11CO
5
12AZ
5
13WA
5
14MI
5
15TN
5

+26 more states

Franchisee Contacts

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Litigation Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired by Franchisor
0
Ceased Operations (Other)
16
System Transfers
16
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New Franchises
21

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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