16 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a Murphy Business & Financial Corporation franchise ranges from $66K to $88K (2025 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Murphy Business & Financial Corporation is $48K (2025 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the Murphy Business & Financial Corporation 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Murphy Business & Financial Corporation does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisMurphy Business & Financial Corporation charges a royalty fee of 10.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Murphy Business & Financial Corporation franchise is approximately 10.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a $360/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisMurphy Business & Financial Corporation has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Murphy Business & Financial Corporation franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisMurphy Business & Financial Corporation offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.
View full territory analysisMurphy Business & Financial Corporation currently operates 136 locations (2025 FDD) (135 franchised, 1 company-owned). The system grew by 1.5% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 0.3%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Murphy Business & Financial Corporation is 9.6% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.
View full growth analysisAccording to the Murphy Business & Financial Corporation FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $70K (average: $175K).
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Murphy Business & Financial Corporation is 10 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 10 years.
View full contract analysisMurphy Business & Financial Corporation's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisNo, Murphy Business & Financial Corporation's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisMurphy Business & Financial Corporation provides 38 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisYes, Murphy Business & Financial Corporation provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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