| Proforma was founded by Greg Muzzillo in 1978 and | | | | $4,730 to $38,695 depending on location. This includes |
| began franchising in 1985. They provide business to | | | | a franchise fee from $0-$19,500. There is also a |
| business printing services, business documents, forms, | | | | royalty fee of 6-8% of gross sales. Proforma does |
| and other promotional products and services. As a | | | | not allow for the financing of the startup costs. |
| Proforma franchisee, you are a sales agent working | | | | Absentee ownership is NOT allowed. |
| with clients to determine the best forms and | | | | Training is provided both at the company headquarters |
| promotional products to meet their needs. You then | | | | in Cleveland and at the franchisee location. |
| contract the work to be done with wholesale printing | | | | Headquarters training is 1 week and on location is |
| and materials suppliers. The franchisee does not | | | | quarterly. There is also an annual convention. Proforma |
| actually perform the printing task. | | | | also offers ongoing support in the form of newsletters, |
| Proforma is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and as | | | | meetings, toll-free phone support, internet, and field |
| of 2009, there were over 625 Proforma franchise | | | | evaluations. There is also co-op advertising |
| units in the United States and roughly 40 in Canada. | | | | opportunities available. |
| They are currently seeking expansion in both countries. | | | | Although this is a home-based franchise business, it is |
| This is a franchise that can be run from home and it | | | | important that any prospective franchisee realizes that |
| does not require additional employees. There is no net | | | | this is essentially a sales job. You do get to "be your |
| worth requirement but in order to be successful, the | | | | own boss", but you also assume the risk associated |
| new franchisee must have general business | | | | with a new business venture and being self-employed. |
| experience, marketing skills, and preferably a | | | | If you are a great salesperson and you work well on |
| background in sales. The startup costs range from | | | | your own, then a Proforma franchise may be for you. |