How much revenue does a The Entrepreneurs Source franchise make?

The Entrepreneurs Source 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 The Entrepreneurs Source franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, The Entrepreneurs Source has 262 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1997.

Can you get an SBA loan for a The Entrepreneurs Source franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for The Entrepreneurs Source 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 The Entrepreneurs Source a good franchise to buy?

The Entrepreneurs Source shows several positive indicators: established brand with 262+ 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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The Entrepreneurs Source

The Entrepreneur’s Source (TES) franchises provide coaching, placement, and franchising services to help individuals explore business ownership through franchising. TES franchisees operate businesses that advise aspiring entrepreneurs, connect franchise prospects with franchisors, and assist companies in expanding via franchising models. The target market includes individuals seeking franchise opportunities, franchisors needing qualified leads, and businesses interested in franchising for growth.

FDD Year:

262locations

$114K–$131K

Since 1997

ServicesSouthbury, CTDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$75,000

Initial Investment

$114,350 – $130,550

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

Fixed Monthly Fees

$150 – $150

$750/mo Brand Building Investment + $150/mo MST Fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$112,098

Median Gross Revenue

$88,000

Top Quartile Revenue

$451,473.8

Data Based On: 205 franchised TES Businesses open for business for 1 year or more during 2025, as described in Item 19 and 'TABLE ONE – Yearly Placement Fees'.

* Average Gross Revenue and Median Gross Revenue are sourced directly from 'TABLE ONE – Yearly Placement Fees' for the year 2025, specifically the 'Average Annual Income Per TES Business' and 'Median Annual Income Per TES Business' for franchised units open for 1+ years. Revenue Top Quartile is the average of the 'TOP 5 TES Businesses' annual incomes for 2025 from 'TABLE FOUR'. Revenue Bottom Quartile is the average of the 'Bottom 5 TES Businesses' annual incomes for 2025 from 'TABLE FOUR'. No profit, net income, or EBITDA figures are provided, as the document explicitly states: 'The financial information in this Item 19 does not reflect the costs of sales, operating expenses, or other costs or expenses that you may incur.'

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $112,098

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How The Entrepreneurs Source Compares

Key Insights

Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
The Entrepreneurs Source Current	$114K – $131K	$75K	N/A	262
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

1TX

2CA

3OR

4GA

5PA

6AR

7SC

8MA

9TN

10NC

11CT

12WA

13AZ

14NJ

15NV

+26 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for The Entrepreneurs Source franchisees (2014 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$133,650

Total Volume

$5.1M

Default Rate

15.8%

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.

38 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

80 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

One arbitration case where franchisees terminated their agreement without legal justification and were ordered to pay fees and attorney's fees to the franchisor.