Fundraising University
Fundraising University franchises enable operators to develop and operate fundraising companies that plan, execute, and repeat fundraisers under the Fundraising University brand. The business model includes an initial franchise fee, monthly royalties, brand fund contributions, and local advertising expenses that scale with the number of territories (1-10) purchased, along with required sponsorship of sports clinics upon opening. The target market is elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as youth sports leagues for those age groups, with primary customers being coaches and teachers.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty + $750/mo technology & brand marketing fee; brand fund up to 3% if re-established (currently none)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 29 franchisee-owned territories (outlets) in operation for a full year as of December 31, 2024, included in this Financial Performance Representation.
* The document states that '29 franchisee-owned outlets' were included in the financial performance representation. By summing the '# of Territories in Tier' from both the 'Single Territory Owner' (4+4+5=13) and 'Multi Territory Owner' (6+6+4=16) tables, a total of 29 territories is obtained, indicating that 'territories' are considered 'outlets' for this representation. Average Gross Revenue: Calculated as the weighted average of 'Aggregate Gross Sales per Tier' across all 29 territories. Total Aggregate Gross Sales = $5,216,477 (STO-Upper) + $3,436,251 (STO-Middle) + $1,877,226 (STO-Lower) + $2,729,448 (MTO-Upper) + $2,227,448 (MTO-Middle) + $791,801 (MTO-Lower) = $16,278,651. Average gross revenue = $16,278,651 / 29 territories = $561,332.79. Median Gross Revenue: Estimated as the weighted average of the 'Median Gross Sales in Tier' for the Middle Third tiers: (4 territories * $1,303,286 + 6 territories * $1,113,724) / (4+6) = $1,189,548.80. Revenue Top Quartile: Calculated as the weighted average of 'Average Gross Sales per Tier' for the Upper Third tiers: (4 territories * $1,304,117 + 6 territories * $1,364,724) / (4+6) = $1,340,481.20. Revenue Bottom Quartile: Calculated as the weighted average of 'Average Gross Sales per Tier' for the Lower Third tiers: (5 territories * $375,445 + 4 territories * $395,900) / (5+4) = $384,536.11. Best Guess Profit Range (Gross Profit): Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) percentages are provided: 70.91% for $30 Products and Donation-Based Fundraisers, and 72.20% for Products Priced Under $30. As the revenue data is not disaggregated by product category, a range for gross profit is calculated using the average gross revenue and the minimum/maximum COGS percentages. - Best guess profit high (using lowest COGS 70.91%): $561,332.79 * (1 - 0.7091) = $163,291.71. - Best guess profit low (using highest COGS 72.20%): $561,332.79 * (1 - 0.7220) = $156,050.52. No explicit average gross profit, net income, net profit, EBITDA, or EBITDA margin percentage could be extracted, as the document states that the revenue figures 'do not reflect the cost of sales, operating expenses, or other expenses' and also 'do not reflect other expenses (such as marketing, royalties, labor, or general operating costs)' beyond COGS.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Fundraising University Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fundraising University Current | $80K – $84K | $60K | 8.0% | 51 |
| 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 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+14 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Fundraising University franchisees (2020 – 2022)
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.
Franchisee Contacts
32 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
32 Contacts Available
Unlock all Fundraising University franchisee contacts with verified contact information
Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
One arbitration with former franchisee involving mutual breach of contract claims, wrongful termination, and post-term non-compete violations; settled in April 2023.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Fundraising University franchise ranges from $79,550 to $84,027. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
Unlock Full FDD Access
Download Fundraising University's complete FDD plus 1,700+ other franchise documents — all with one plan.
Secure checkout with Stripe · Cancel anytime
Also includes FDDs for
More Services Franchises
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)
Services
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
Services
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE
Services
SERVPRO (UNIT)
Services
H&R BLOCK
Services
SERVICEMASTER RESTORE
Services
