15 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
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The total initial investment to open a TAB Boards International franchise ranges from $77K to $95K (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 TAB Boards International is $44K (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 TAB Boards International 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, TAB Boards International does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisTAB Boards International charges a royalty fee of 20.0% 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 TAB Boards International franchise is approximately 22.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $60/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisTAB Boards International has been involved in 1 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the TAB Boards International franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisTAB Boards International offers non-exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.
View full territory analysisTAB Boards International currently operates 103 locations (2025 FDD) (95 franchised, 8 company-owned). The system contracted by 6.4% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -6.3%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for TAB Boards International is 13.6% (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 analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for TAB Boards International is 10 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 10 years.
View full contract analysisTAB Boards International'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 analysisYes, TAB Boards International's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisTAB Boards International provides 56 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisTAB Boards International does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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