About Status Solutions Network Franchise
Status Solutions Network is a home based advertising and marketing franchise where owners sell membership packages to local businesses, providing them with exposure to a national audience through the Network Directory and targeted local reach via a technology platform.
The franchise fee is $39,500, and the brand has been franchising since 2020.
The Status Solutions Network model positions owners as advertising consultants who help local businesses increase their visibility and reach new customers through the brand's proprietary platform.
Status Solutions Network Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$51K
Average Investment
$61K
Maximum Investment
$71K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $39,500.00 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Revenues with a minimum Royalty of $700 per month of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 3% of Gross Revenues (Brand Development Fund Contribution); 5% of Gross Revenues (Local Advertising Marketing and Promotional Expenditures) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $50,500 – $70,900 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $51K–$71K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (7% of Gross Revenues with a minimum Royalty of $700 per month) and marketing fee (3% of Gross Revenues (Brand Development Fund Contribution); 5% of Gross Revenues (Local Advertising Marketing and Promotional Expenditures)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $39,500 | $39,500 |
| Computer system and software | $1,300 | $2,900 |
| Signage | $100 | $2,500 |
| Initial Inventory/Operating Supplies | $0 | $500 |
| Business licenses and permits | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Professional fees | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Insurance | $100 | $500 |
| Training expenses | $0 | $3,000 |
| Initial Launch Marketing | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Additional funds | $5,000 | $15,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the then current franchise fee; subject to an $19,750 minimum |
| Technology Fee | $1,000 per year (Territory Software Fee); $1,200 per year (Territory Data Base Fee); $175 per month (Website Fee) |
| Audit Fee | Costs and Expenses |
| Interest | 1.5% per month or highest rate allowed by law |
| Late Charge | $250 per incident plus interest charges |
| Non-Sufficient Funds Fee | $250 |
| Additional Training | Currently $5,000 per person plus expenses incurred. |
| Additional On-Site Training or Assistance | Currently $500 per day for each trainer, plus reimbursement of trainer’s expenses. |
| Indemnification | The amount of any claim, liability or loss we incur from your Franchised Business. |
| Reimbursement of Costs and Expenses | Costs and expenses. |
| Confidential Operating Manual Replacement Fee | Our then-current fee. |
| Post-Termination or Post-Expiration Expenses | Costs and expenses |
| Reimbursement of legal fees and expenses | Our costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, incurred for your failure to pay amounts when due or failure to comply in any way with the Franchise Agreement. |
| Insurance | Amount paid by us for your insurance obligations |
| Taxes | Amount of taxes |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Approximately 1 week (40 hours) |
| Classroom Training | 40 hours |
| Training Location | Virtually or at our headquarters in Westerville, OH, or another designated location |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may offer mandatory or optional additional training programs (up to 5 days annually) and an annual business meeting/conference (up to 3 days annually). Franchisee must attend and pay for transportation, lodging, meals, and other expenses, plus tuition at the then-current rate for missed mandatory training. On-site remedial training is available upon request or as deemed appropriate, with a per diem fee plus trainer's expenses. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Varies by franchise |
| Description | The Protected Territory will be based on a particular area surrounded by your Status Solutions Network office, delineated by county or other readily ascertainable boundaries, and based on geographic barriers, radius of travel time and distance, and population counts. It will be described in Attachment 1 to the Franchise Agreement. Franchisor will not open another Status Solutions Network outlet or grant the right to anyone else to open one within the Territory, provided the franchisee is not in default. However, Franchisor reserves rights to sell products/services through alternative distribution channels within the Territory and does not grant an exclusive territory against other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or competitive brands. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | Ten years |
| Renewal Term | Two (2) additional terms of five (5) years each |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of the then current franchise fee; subject to an $19,750 minimum |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, franchisee must be in full compliance with the agreement, have no more than three (3) events of default during the current term, provide written notice at least six months before term end, execute a new franchise agreement (which may have materially different terms), pay the Successor Agreement Fee, execute a general release, and comply with then-current qualifications and training requirements. |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Transfers require Franchisor's written consent (not unreasonably withheld if conditions are met). Conditions include: transferee meets Franchisor's standards, has sufficient business experience and financial resources, completes Initial Training, all amounts owed to Franchisor and third-party creditors are paid, transferee executes a new franchise agreement (without initial fee), franchisee and transferee execute a general release, franchisee subordinates claims to transferee, franchisee indemnifies Franchisor for 3 years, Franchisor approves material terms, and if applicable, lessor consents to assignment/sublet. Exceptions for transfers to controlled entities or to spouse/parent/child upon death/disability have no fee. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate for various curable defaults (e.g., non-payment, non-monetary obligations) if not cured within 5 days (or diligently if not reasonably curable within 5 days), with limits on notices. Automatic termination occurs for non-curable defaults like insolvency, bankruptcy, falsifying reports, ceasing operations for 5+ days, understating gross revenue twice or more, failure to comply with insurance/indemnification, unauthorized transfers, felony conviction, or creating a public health/safety threat. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise agreement and for 24 months after termination or expiration. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, franchisee and principals may not divert customers, participate in any competing advertising business, or harm the goodwill of the Marks/System. After termination/expiration, for 24 months, they may not divert customers, participate in any competing business within 25 miles of the former outlet or any other Status Solutions Network outlet, or harm the goodwill of the Marks/System. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Participation Details | The Franchise Agreement does not require you to personally supervise your Franchised Business. You may appoint a Manager, but you must remain actively involved in overseeing the business. Your manager must successfully complete the Initial Training Program and all other required training courses, and meet minimum background check requirements for venue access. Your manager and any personnel with access to proprietary information must sign a Non-Disclosure/Non-Competition Agreement. All owners, partners, and spouses must sign the Personal Guaranty and Non-Disclosure/Non-Competition Agreement. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisee must use approved items of equipment, inventory, and supplies (by brand name and/or by standards and specifications) and designated suppliers listed in the Operations Manual. Currently, specific hardware (general purpose laptop/desktop, all-in-one printer/copier/scanner/fax, high-speed internet, tablet/iPad) and software (Salesforce, QuickBooks Accounting Software or comparable approved software) are required. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisor maintains written lists of approved items and designated suppliers, which can be updated. Franchisees can request approval for alternative items/suppliers by submitting a written request, samples, and a $500 refundable fee. Approval is at Franchisor's sole discretion and can be revoked if standards are not met. Franchisor may charge for product testing and evaluation costs. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Currently, the Franchisor does not receive any revenue, rebates, discounts, or other material consideration from suppliers based on franchisee purchases, but reserves the right to do so in the future and keep such benefits. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee any note, lease, or obligation on your behalf. We may introduce you to financial sources and suppliers who may offer credit arrangements, but we will not derive income from the placement of financing. You may obtain financing from any source, at your discretion, upon such terms and conditions as you may negotiate. |
Status Solutions Network Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Status Solutions Network does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Status Solutions Network does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Status Solutions Network Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordStatus Solutions Network has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Status Solutions Network System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
1
Company-Owned
0
Status Solutions Network currently operates 1 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 16 states: CA, CT, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
0
Net Income
$-73,821
Total Assets
$50K
Audited by Blue & Co., LLC for year ending December 31.
Status Solutions Network Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Status Solutions Network franchise ranges from $50,500 to $70,900, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $39,500.00. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Status Solutions Network charges a royalty fee of 7% of Gross Revenues with a minimum Royalty of $700 per month of gross sales, plus a 3% of Gross Revenues (Brand Development Fund Contribution); 5% of Gross Revenues (Local Advertising Marketing and Promotional Expenditures) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Status Solutions Network Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Status Solutions Network to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Status Solutions Network does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Status Solutions Network has been franchising since 2020. The FDD shows an investment range of $50,500-$70,900, a 7% of Gross Revenues with a minimum Royalty of $700 per month royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $39,500.00 and the total investment ranges from $50,500 to $70,900 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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