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The real numbers on owning a BNI franchise
Business Networking/Membership Organization Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
ADisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$53,410–$270,070
Total fees
20% of sales
Outlets
191
Closure signals
1 ceased, 2 terminated
Lawsuits
5
What their own earnings claim actually says
Gross revenue and membership counts for 90 company-owned and 94 franchised outlets in 2025. Average franchised outlet revenue: $399,084; median: $293,449. No cherry-picking apparent; comprehensive percentile analysis provided.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
Very low terminations/non-renewals; 1 closure in 2025. System stability evidenced.
Legal history (Item 3)
5 matters disclosed.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $53,410–$270,070, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do BNI franchise owners make?
Gross revenue and membership counts for 90 company-owned and 94 franchised outlets in 2025. Average franchised outlet revenue: $399,084; median: $293,449. No cherry-picking apparent; comprehensive percentile analysis provided. We grade this disclosure A for honesty.
What is the BNI franchise failure rate?
Very low terminations/non-renewals; 1 closure in 2025. System stability evidenced.
Is a BNI franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. BNI scores A on disclosure honesty, carries about 20% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 5 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 35836-202604-14 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with BNI or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.