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TAB The Alternative Board Franchise Cost & Facts · Professional Services

A TAB The Alternative Board franchise costs $80K – $97K in total initial investment, with an initial franchise fee of $78K, across 128 locations. See the full TAB The Alternative Board fees, royalty, and Franchise Disclosure Document below.

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Professional ServicesFounded 2002· 24 yrs128 unitsthealternativeboard.com
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Total Investment

$80K – $97K

Franchise Fee

$78K

Unit Count

128

Year Founded

2002

Overview

Why TAB The Alternative Board?

TAB The Alternative Board is a professional services brand with over 24 years of operating history and 128 active locations. The full Franchise Disclosure Document, including unit-level financials, territory terms, training requirements, and franchisee obligations, is available on request.

The Numbers

Investment & Fees

Total initial investment
$80K – $97K
Initial franchise fee
$78K
Royalty fee
Available on request
Ad / marketing fee
Available on request

Regulatory Filings

FDDs on file

2024202220212020201920182017

Latest FDD on file: 2024. Request the document below to see Item 19 financial performance, Item 7 estimated initial investment, and territory disclosures.

Who's Operating It

139 franchisees of TAB The Alternative Board

0 multi-unit operators139 units operated by franchisees
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Why every serious buyer requests the FDD

The Franchise Disclosure Document is the single most important piece of paperwork in your due diligence. It's federally mandated and contains everything a franchisor is required to share before you sign.

  • Item 7: full breakdown of your real startup costs
  • Item 19: actual unit-level revenue performance
  • Item 20: franchisee count, openings, closures, transfers
  • Item 21: audited financial statements

Frequently Asked

TAB The Alternative Board franchise FAQ

Is TAB The Alternative Board a franchise?

Yes. TAB The Alternative Board is a franchise in the professional services category, which means you can own and operate a TAB The Alternative Board location under a franchise agreement with the franchisor. The total initial investment to open one ranges from $80K – $97K. The franchisor provides the brand, systems, and ongoing support in exchange for an initial franchise fee and royalties, all disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

How much does it cost to open a TAB The Alternative Board franchise?

Total initial investment to open a TAB The Alternative Board franchise ranges from $80K – $97K according to the latest Franchise Disclosure Document. The actual cost depends on territory, build-out, and local market conditions. Request the full FDD on this page for Item 7's full investment breakdown.

What is the TAB The Alternative Board franchise fee?

The TAB The Alternative Board initial franchise fee is $78K, paid to the franchisor at signing. This is separate from total investment and does not include build-out, equipment, or working capital.

How many TAB The Alternative Board franchise locations are there?

TAB The Alternative Board operates 128 active locations as of the most recent FDD filing. Request the latest FDD for state-by-state distribution and openings/closures from Item 20.

When was TAB The Alternative Board founded?

TAB The Alternative Board was founded in 2002, giving the brand 24 years of operating history. Brand longevity matters in franchising because it correlates with refined operations, established supplier relationships, and a tested franchisee playbook.

Is a TAB The Alternative Board franchise profitable?

TAB The Alternative Board unit-level profitability depends on location, operating costs, staffing, and management. When a franchisor makes an earnings claim, it appears in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, the only place franchise financial performance is officially disclosed. Request the TAB The Alternative Board FDD on this page to review any Item 19 financial performance representation.

How do I apply for a TAB The Alternative Board franchise opportunity?

Submit a request through this page to receive the TAB The Alternative Board Franchise Disclosure Document. The FDD contains everything you need to evaluate the opportunity: Item 7 investment, Item 19 financial performance, Item 20 unit counts and franchisee turnover, and Item 21 audited financials. There is no cost or obligation to request the FDD.

Where can I get the TAB The Alternative Board FDD?

The current TAB The Alternative Board FDD can be requested directly through this page. Franchise Disclosure Documents are federally regulated by the FTC and must be provided to prospective franchisees at least 14 days before signing any binding agreement or paying any fee.

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