Patrice & Associates (Area Representative)
Company Information
3140 West Ward Road, Suite 200 Dunkirk, Maryland 20754
We incorporated under the name Patrice & Associates Franchising, Inc. in Maryland on May 2, 2008 to offer Patrice & Associates franchises. Our principal business address is 3140 West Ward Road, Suite 200, Dunkirk, Maryland 20754. We do business under our corporate name and the name Patrice & Associates. We do not have any parent companies or predecessors. Our owner operated Patrice & Associates as a sole proprietor from 1989 until November 7, 2007 at which time the business was incorporated under the name Patrice & Associates, Inc. ("Affiliate"). Our Affiliate operated a business of the type being franchised until 2017. It also owns the registration of our Marks and licenses the right to use and sublicense the Marks to our franchisees. Our Affiliate is located at 3140 West Ward Road, Suite 200, Dunkirk, Maryland 20754
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4 Ongoing Lawsuits
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
5/10
Earning Transparency
1/10
Investment Accessibility
9/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $275,000 Maximum: $275,000
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: $290,250 Maximum: $309,500
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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