Proforma
PFG Ventures L.P.
Company Information
8800 E. Pleasant Valley RoadCleveland, Ohio 44131
Our principal business address is 8800 E. Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44131 and our telephone number is 800-825-1525.
We offer franchises for the operation of businesses specializing in the sale and distribution of printed business products and services, including business forms, commercial printing, specialty advertising items, packaging, apparel, point-of-purchase displays, multi-media services and related business supplies. Between March 5, 2010 and December 31, 2015, we operated one Proforma franchise through an affiliate, GSL Distribution, Inc. (“GSL”), which operated a business that was similar to the franchises that we offer. Since, January 1, 2016, the only business it has transacted has been through sales representatives in the United Kingdom. The principal business address of GSL is 8800 E. Pleasant Valley Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44131. GSL does not offer, and has never offered, franchises for this business or any other business; nor has it conducted any other line of business. We have no other business activities.
4 Ongoing Lawsuits
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
9/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
10/10
Summary of potential earnings
$272,424 / unit
Average Gross Profit During 2020Printing
$783,680 / unit
Average Revenue During 2020Printing
Franchise System Development
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Distribution of Proforma 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: $7,030 Maximum: $27,695
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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