How much revenue does a BNI franchise make?

BNI does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How many BNI franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, BNI has 101 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1991.

Can you get an SBA loan for a BNI franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for BNI franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is BNI a good franchise to buy?

BNI shows several positive indicators: established brand with 101+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. 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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BNI

BNI Franchising, LLC grants franchises to operate territories with business networking referral groups called Chapters, composed of non-competing business professionals who meet weekly to exchange qualified referrals using BNI's proprietary structure, format, and training. Franchisees train and support Chapter Members to grow their businesses through these referrals, collecting annual subscription fees from Members while paying royalties to the franchisor based on gross revenues. The target market includes small to medium-sized business owners and professionals seeking structured networking opportunities.

FDD Year:

101locations

$53K–$270K

Since 1991

ServicesCharlotte, NCProsperity Brands, LLCDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$35,000

Initial Investment

$53,410 – $270,070

Royalty Rate

20.00%

Brand Fund

N/A

Fixed Monthly Fees

$110 – $110

20% royalty + $110/mo technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$399,084

Median Gross Revenue

$293,449

Top Quartile Revenue

$891,187

Bottom Quartile Revenue

$95,408

Data Based On: 94 Operational Franchise Outlets for the 2025 Calendar Year

* Average Gross Revenue, Median Gross Revenue, Revenue Top Quartile, and Revenue Bottom Quartile are extracted directly from 'Table 1: Gross Revenue for Franchise Outlets' on page 4. The 100% percentile row provided the overall average and median. The Top 25% and Bottom 25% percentile rows provided the respective average revenues.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $399,084

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How BNI Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 76% of Business Services franchises
Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
BNI Current	$53K – $270K	$35K	20.0%	101
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC	$14K – $607K	N/A	N/A	6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)	$216K – $609K	$30K	5.0%	4,500
AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC	$15K – $23K	$10K	20.0%	3,562
CRUISE PLANNERS	$2K – $21K	$11K	1.5%	3,124
RE/MAX	$37K – $337K	$35K	1.0%	2,994
Business Services Average 203 franchises	$120K – $288K	$46K	10.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 203 Business Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1California

2New York

3Texas

4Florida

5Ohio

6Pennsylvania

7North Carolina

8Virginia

9Alabama

10Arizona

11Georgia

12Illinois

13Indiana

14New Jersey

15Wisconsin

+23 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BNI franchisees (2020 – 2020)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$773,700

Total Volume

$3.1M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

4 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

69 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

69 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases5

Disputes primarily involved non-renewal of master franchise agreements, breach of contract, and alleged violations of franchise laws. One pending case involves breach of contract and unfair competition claims.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a BNI franchise ranges from $53,410 to $270,070. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 20.0% of gross sales.