Proforma

$PRFRF500 #501
CategoryBusiness Services
SubcategoryPrinting/Marketing Services
ParentProforma, Inc.
Founded1981
Completeness20/34 (59%)
Years in Business
Began Franchising
HQCleveland, OH
Executives12
Main Phone800-825-1525
FDD IssuedAugust 1, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
FDDs2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2021 🔒
Franchisor

Proprietary business management software (web-based, developed by Proforma, accessed via Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge browsers) required for electronic communication of customer purchase orders and vendor billing; no up-front fee but $100/month Communication and Technology Support Fee ($1,200 annually) included in license; estimated $0-$100 annually for maintenance/support; computer hardware cost $0-$4,000 depending on existing equipment; antivirus software with active support and daily updates required; must implement within 15 days of Business Commencement Date; franchisor may require revisions with 30 days' notice at no limitation on frequency or cost; franchisor owns all generated/stored information with independent access; Communication and Technology Support Fee includes 4 e-mail addresses for sales up to $1,000,000 (3 additional per additional $1,000,000), one voice message box, additional boxes at $10 each. Confidential Operations Manual: 72 pages as of December 31, 2025, covering Proforma System, Code of Conduct, Compliance, Infrastructure, Business Structure, Insurance, Operations, Vendors, Order Entry/Processing, and other operational topics; franchisor reserves right to modify anytime.

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FranDeals Score
34-box data-completeness and quality rating
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Franchisee Health Score
Operator-side financial health signal
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Fees & Investment
Franchise fee, royalty, total startup cost (Items 5–7)
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Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
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Item 19 — Financial Performance
Average unit revenue, revenue spread, payback
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Unit Count & Growth
Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)
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Outlet Trajectory
Openings, closures, survival & turnover rates
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Executive Team
Officers and directors (Item 2)
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Franchisee Roster
Current and former franchisee operators
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Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
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News & Peer Comparison
Recent signals and category benchmarks
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