Sunbelt Business Brokers
SB Administrative Services, Inc.
Company Information
7100 E. Pleasant Valley Road
MMI Business Brokers, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company that was formed on November 15, 2005. Their principal business address is 7100 E. Pleasant Valley Road, Suite 300, Independence, Ohio 44131.
Sunbelt franchises the right to use the Sunbelt name, logo, company website, and business methods in the business brokerage business (the “Business”) We offer four Sunbelt franchise territory types (1) Territory Type A - located in a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) with the greater of a) a population greater than 1,000,000, or b) a total business count greater than 40,000 (2) territory Type B - located in an MSA with the greater of a) a population greater than 500,000 but less than 1,000,000, or b) with a business count greater than 20,000 but less than 40,000 (3) territory Type C - located in an MSA with the greater of a) a population greater than 300,000 but less than 500,000, or b) with a business count greater than 12,000 but less than 20,000 (4) territory Type D - located in an MSA with the greater of a) a population greater than 55,000 but less than 300,000, or b) with a business count greater than 2,200 but less than 12,000 You will engage in the business of business brokerage, which includes listing privately held businesses for sale, finding buyers for the listed businesses, assisting m negotiating the terms and conditions for the sale of the business, and assisting in consummating the sale of the business You also have the right to engage m mergers and acquisitions, the resale of franchises and the referral of potential buyers for franchisors other than Sunbelt (collectively, the “Services”) You may provide these Services yourself, and/or use brokers You may not fiinction as a business intermediary for securities transactions or any business transaction which requires a securities license (Senes 7, 79, etc) unless and until you obtain the applicable licenses required by Federal and/or state law
2 Ongoing Lawsuits
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
7/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
6/10
Summary of potential earnings
$860,995 / unit
Average Revenue During 2021Consulting Services
Franchise System Development
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Distribution of Sunbelt Business Brokers Franchisee
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $39,500 Maximum: $49,500
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: $61,400 Maximum: $114,500
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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