TYPE of BUSINESS: Proforma is the leading franchise opportunity in the $200 billion Print and Promotional Products industry. Proforma is a great opportunity for individuals who are looking for a professional opportunity to sell in a business-to-business environment. Our Franchises can be operated from a home-based office and no inventory, equipment, or retail storefront is required.
HISTORY: Gregory P. Muzzillo founded Proforma in 1978 with a college friend. Within one year, the business they started with $200 saw its sales grow to $250,000 and their clients expand to over 300. By 1982, sales reached $1 million and Proforma was named in successive years to Inc. Magazine's 500 Fastest Growing Companies - the only company in the business forms industry to make the list twice.
To continue Proforma's rapid growth, Muzzillo looked to alternate routes. In 1986, he developed the Proforma franchise model - a network of independent distributors working together to build marketing clout and strong supplier relationships. This model proved successful, as Proforma, now in its fourth decade, has grown to nearly $400 million in sales.
CASH INVESTMENT: With no previous experience in the promotional product or print industry, the start-up franchise fee is $19,500. Franchise owners who have experience in the promotional product or print industry have the start-up franchise fee waived. The monthly and ongoing fees are a declining scale of 8%-6% of sales, 1%-0.5% for your marketing fund as well as a technology fee of $100 per month.
TRAINING/SUPPORT: Proforma Franchise Owners are provided with comprehensive training, proven marketing and sales techniques, and business development tools at Proforma's Success University, in an excellent week-long training program at the Worldwide Support Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
QUALIFICATIONS: Proforma is seeking individuals with good marketing, relationship building and sales skills. Industry knowledge or background is not necessary as product knowledge is taught during our training program.
AWARDS/RECOGNITION: We are proud to have received the following recognition in the printing and promotional products industries:
2012 #2 Top Distributor Promo Marketing magazine
#3 Top Distiributor Counselor magazine
#2 Top Distributor Print Solutions magazine
#2 Top Distributor Print + Promo magazine
2011 #1 Top Distributor Promo Marketing magazine
#3 Top Distiributor Counselor magazine
#2 Top Distributor Print Solutions magazine
2010 #1 Top Distributor Promo Marketing magazine
#2 Top Distiributor Counselor magazine
#3 Top Distributor Print Solutions magazine