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NETWORK IN ACTION
Network In Action franchises enable owners to establish and operate businesses that host and facilitate three professional networking and referral groups under the Network In Action brand, using a standardized system with proprietary marks, training, and operations manuals. The business model involves selling franchises for these networking services, with franchisees adhering to uniform procedures and standards. The target market consists of professionals and businesses seeking networking opportunities and referrals in competitive local markets.
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Franchise Costs
15% royalty + $99/mo business automation program fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.
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Extracted Item 19 Section
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How NETWORK IN ACTION Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 81% of Business Services franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NETWORK IN ACTION Current | $38K – $53K | $35K | 15.0% | 108 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| RE/MAX | $37K – $337K | $35K | 1.0% | 2,994 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
Business Services Average 197 franchises | $121K – $289K | $46K | 10.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 197 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
+7 more states
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SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for NETWORK IN ACTION franchisees (2020 – 2020)
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.
1 SBA loans on record
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
One ongoing lawsuit involves claims of tortious interference, trade secret misappropriation, and trademark infringement, with counterclaims for antitrust violations. Another concluded action involved a consent order with a state securities division for offering unregistered franchises and making misrepresentations, resulting in refunds and a ban on future registrations for a period.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a NETWORK IN ACTION franchise ranges from $37,710 to $52,700. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 15.0% of gross sales.
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