RSVP
RSVP franchises operate consultative sales businesses that assist small and medium-sized businesses in reaching high-end consumers through direct and digital marketing options, along with related products and services. Franchisees follow the franchisor's proprietary system, including distinctive formats, methods, trademarks, and standards, and may outsource approved services to local partners or affiliates. The business model involves selling franchises for these marketing service outlets in competitive U.S. markets.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty (sliding scale to 4% then 1.5%) + 2% marketing fund + $50/mo technology fee + $209-$264/mo CoreBridge
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 118 franchised Image360 Centers located in the United States that were in operation for at least one full calendar year as of December 31, 2024. Operating Ratio Study data is based on 65 participating franchised Image360 Centers open at least 1 year as of December 31, 2023.
* Average gross profit calculated from 2024 average gross revenue ($867,130) and 2023 average Cost of Goods Sold percentage (32.54%): $867,130 * (1 - 0.3254) = $584,965.90. Average EBITDA calculated from 2024 average gross revenue ($867,130) and 2023 average EBITDA percentage (19.07%): $867,130 * 0.1907 = $165,361.69. Best guess profit range (low/high) estimated using 2024 average gross revenue ($867,130) and the 2023 EBITDA percentage range (-2.97% to 54.18%): $867,130 * -0.0297 = -$25,753.76 and $867,130 * 0.5418 = $469,811.03. Note that gross revenue data is for Calendar Year 2024 (118 centers) while cost and profit percentages are for the 2023 Operating Ratio Study (65 participating centers).
Extracted Item 19 Section
How RSVP Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 86% of Business Services franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RSVP Current | $207K – $502K | $40K | 6.0% | 131 |
| 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.
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for RSVP franchisees (2015 – 2024)
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
263 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 |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Breach of contract and termination disputes with Signs By Tomorrow franchisees; collections for unpaid fees and post-termination obligations against former franchisee.
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 RSVP franchise ranges from $206,765 to $502,239. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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