Buddy's Home Furnishings
Buddy's Newco
Company Information
8529 Southpark Circle, Suite 150
Buddy’s Franchising and Licensing LLC. is a Florida limited liability company formed on June 1, 2009. Their principal business address is 4705 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Suite 206, Orlando, Florida 32819. They commenced offering franchises in January 2010.
We: offer franchises to operate Buddy's Retail Businesses to certain qualified individuals and entities. In this Disclosure Dbcurnent, the term “Retail Business” will refer to the individual Buddy's Retail Business you will operate under the: terms of a franchise agreement, the current form of which is attached to this Disclosure Document as Exhibit C (the “Franchise Agreement”). The Franchise Agreement will grant you a territory (the ‘‘Territory”): for the Retail Business. The Retail Business will operate under the: Trademark and offer for lease high quality household goods (includmg consumer electronics, appliances, furniture,, jewehy and computers), with an option for ownership^ along with ancillary customer services: Buddy's Retail Businesses offer and sell (i) products and services that we designate as require to be: offered in Buddy's Retail Businesses (‘‘Core Products and Services”) and,(ii) products and services that we designate as optional ;iri Buddy's Retail Businesses (“Optional Products and Services”). Buddy's Retail Businesses may only offer ^Approved Products and Services” which means the range,, types and brands of household goods, consumer electroiiics, and consumer finahcial services associated with the System as set forth in the Operations Manual as Core Products and Services or Optional Products and Services, or otherwise approved by us for sale in a Buddy's Retail Business.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
6/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
4/10
Summary of potential earnings
$848,301 / unit
Average Revenue During 2020Home Goods & Furnishings Retail
Franchise System Development
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Distribution of Buddy's Home Furnishings Franchisee
Employee Contact Database
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: N.A Maximum: N.A
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $375,650 Maximum: $797,540
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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