• Franchise Fee:$34,500
• Total Investment Range:
$100,000
• Required Cash liquidity:
$75,000
Financing Assistance:
•No
Training and Support:
•Yes
Franchise Description
Proforma is the business-to-business franchise leader in the $150 billion dollar
print and promotional products industry. Founded in 1978 by Greg Muzzillo, Proforma
has since grown to become a $250 million dollar network comprised of over 600 franchise
owners in the United States and Canada.
Proforma's first 25 years in business have been marked with extraordinary growth:
* 1978: Proforma founded
* 1980: Sales exceed $1 million dollars
* 1983 - 1985: Named to the Inc. 500 an unprecedented 3 years in a row
* 1986: Proforma begins franchising after hundreds of inquiries from interested
professionals
* 1988: Franchise Advisory Council formed
* 1991: Proforma expands its franchise ownership opportunities into Canada
* 1992: Proforma recognizes its first million dollar franchise owner
* 1993: First individual Proforma owner named to the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies
list
* 1996: Proforma moves into its state-of-the-art World Support Center located in
Cleveland, Ohio
* 1996: Fred DeLuca, Founder & CEO of Subway, invests in Proforma
* 2001: The Proforma network exceeds 500 owners
* 2002: The Proforma network exceeds $200 million dollars in sales
* 2002: 40 Proforma owners recognized for sales in excess of $1 million dollars
* 2003: Fifth year ranked as the top franchise opportunity in our category by Entrepreneur
Magazine
Franchise Training and Support
New Proforma business owners are provided with comprehensive training, proven marketing
& sales techniques, and business development tools in a week long orientation
at Proforma's Worldwide Support Center. Ongoing franchise support includes:
SUCCESS SYSTEM: Proforma's exclusive, patent-pending Success System® is
specifically designed to help our franchise owners and their sales associates grow
their businesses. The Proforma Success System® enables our franchise owners
to easily plan, execute, and evaluate their efforts on a daily, weekly, and monthly
basis, thereby ensuring that they are focused on activities that positively impact
their bottom line.
CONVENTION: Our annual Proforma Convention offers owners the opportunity to network
with other owners and learn additional skills that will help grow their businesses.
The Convention also includes a vendor tradeshow, recognition ceremony and activities
for families. Each Proforma owner is also given the opportunity to participate in
the annual Franchise Advisory Council Meeting and vote on important network issues.
REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS: These sessions cover the latest industry trends,
Proforma support tools, and updates.
SUPPORT CENTER: Our Worldwide Support Center in Cleveland, Ohio provides you with
the support of over 100 professionals dedicated to helping our owners grow their
businesses successfully.
DEVELOPMENT COACHES: Development Coaches are available to assist new owners as they
navigate the ins and outs of Proforma franchise ownership. Proforma has the training,
tools, and personnel in place to help you develop and grow your business while meeting
your personal and professional goals.
Investment Requirements
Franchise Fee:
$34,500
Required Cash liquidity:
$75,000
Total Investment Range:
$100,000
