BNI
We provide business networking and referral groups under the BNI® name and system. Our Chapters are made up of 25 or more non-competing business professionals who meet weekly in a structured format to exchange qualified referrals and build business relationships. Members pay an annual subscription fee to participate, and our business earns revenue from the operation of these Chapters. We focus on helping small to medium-sized businesses generate referrals and prospective leads through an organized, repeatable networking model. Our service is delivered through local, membership-based Chapter groups operating within designated territories.
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Business & Professional Services
Brand highlights
- CEOMary Kennedy Thompson
- Headquarters3430 Toringdon Way, Charlotte, NC, 28277
- Year founded2014
- Year started franchising1991
- IndustryBusiness & Professional Services
- Locations open187 (+1 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$53,395 - $273,145
- Franchise fee$35,000
- Royalty20% of the previous month’s gross revenues for your franchise as outlined and subject to the conditions set out in Note 2 below.
- Brand fund
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD insights
The information shown below is derived from publicly available franchise disclosure documents (FDDs), including the version issued as of the issuance date listed below, and other third-party sources. This information may not reflect the most current FDD. It is provided for general informational purposes only and is not part of any franchise offering or sales process. Franchise Sidekick is not providing or furnishing an FDD in accordance with FTC requirements. You should obtain and review the most current official FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decision.
FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-04-07
| Category | Detail | View |
|---|---|---|
| The Franchisor & Executives | Learn about BNI, its parent company, and the executive leadership team responsible for operating and supporting the franchise system. | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | Learn about the initial franchise fee required to join the BNI franchise system and what that fee covers. | |
| Other Fees | Understand the ongoing and additional fees associated with owning a BNI franchise, including royalties, marketing contributions, and other required payments. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a BNI franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Territory | Understand how franchise territories are defined, whether they are exclusive, and under what circumstances they may be modified by BNI. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information BNI provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 187 |
| Franchise locations | 99 |
| Corporate locations | 88 |
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Franchisee reviews
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Based on 1 reviews
FORMER FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: 3
May 21, 2026They preached relationships for years. Then the founder sold out to private equity and threw everything away. Profit over people was the new way and they bought back many (most) regions and instead of collecting royalties they paid an employee with no relationships to run a business from a far. And they paid less than the royalties they used to get so they were making 4x or more basically. Private equity ruined a business.
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