Source: FranopolisBNI
BNI is a membership-based business networking franchise that operates local chapters for entrepreneurs and business professionals. Franchise owners launch and support chapters, develop business leaders, and help grow membership. The organization’s chapters facilitate meetings, referrals, member communications, presentations, and ongoing engagement through technology platforms and training resources. BNI serves members seeking business referrals and meaningful connections, while providing franchise owners with support, coaching, leadership development, and operational technology.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee — low | $35,000 to $222,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 26 Initial Franchise Fee $35,000 $222,500 |
| Total — low | $53,410 to $270,070 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 26 Total $53,410 $270,070 |
| Additional Funds 3 Months — low | $1,000 to $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 26 Additional Funds 3 Months $1,000 $5,000 |
| Training Fees — low | $3,600 to $5,400 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 26 Training Fees $3,600 $5,400 |
| Video Conferencing License — low | $110 to $6,270 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 26 Video Conferencing License $110 $6,270 |
| Orientation and Travel Expenses — low | $2,000 to $4,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 26 Orientation and Travel Expenses $2,000 $4,000 |
| Professional Fees — low | $2,000 to $10,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 26 Professional Fees $2,000 $10,000 |
| Deposits — low | $500 to $1,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 26 Deposits $500 $1,000 |
| Supplies, Equipment and Software — low | $7,200 to $8,400 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 26 Supplies, Equipment and Software $7,200 $8,400 |
| Advertising Expenses — low | $500 to $1,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 26 Advertising Expenses $500 $1,000 |
| Computer System — low | $500 to $1,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 26 Computer System $500 $1,500 |
| Insurance — low | $1,000 to $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 26 Insurance $1,000 $5,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Interest fee monthly | 1.5% per month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Technology fee per member annually | currently, $36 annually per every new and renewing Member | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Zoom license fee | for $110 or the then most current cost per license | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Continuing royalty | 20% of the previous month’s gross revenues | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Audit threshold | understated gross revenues by more than 2% | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| CRM license high/year | $399-999 per license per year | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Member Success Kit fee | currently $20 per kit | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Transfer fee rate | 5% of the sales price | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Initial franchise fee base up to 250,000 population | $35,000 for up to 250,000 people in your Territory | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial supplies high | between $7,200 and $8,400 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Launch Director Orientation | $900 per person for Launch Director Consultant Orientation | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Initial supplies low | between $7,200 and $8,400 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| CRM license low/year | $399-999 per license per year | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Brand compliance fee monthly | $720 per month | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Video conference license | currently, $110 per license | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Launch Director Consultant Orientation fee per person | $900 per individual for the Launch Director Consultant Orientation | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Training fee per individual for all three programs | for a total cost of $3,600 per individual | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Initial fee add-on per 1,000 people above threshold | $150 per each 1,000 people over 250,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Transfer fee maximum | in no event greater than $50,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Referral Fee | in the amount of $5,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Executive Director Training fee per person | $1,800 per individual for the Executive Director Training | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Late fee | 3% of the outstanding amount | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Support Director Consultant Orientation fee per person | $900 per individual for the Support Director Consultant Orientation | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Chapter Branding Kit fee | currently $499 per kit | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Renewal fee rate | 25% of the Initial Franchise Fee | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Support Director Orientation | $900 per person for Support Director Consultant Orientation | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Transfer fee minimum | or $15,000, whichever is greater | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesThe Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 102 | 85 | 187 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 52 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 99 | 88 | 187 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 52 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 101 | 90 | 191 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 52 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
Review The Source Figures
2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 106 102 -4
Company-owned 2023 81 85 +4
Total 2023 187 187 0
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 102 99 -3
Company-owned 2024 85 88 +3
Total 2024 187 187 0
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 99 101 +2
Company-owned 2025 88 90 +2
SourcesTotal 2025 187 191 +4
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20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 101 franchised locations and 90 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
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Find The Right Business For The Life You Want.
You don’t have to compare every brand on your own. A franchise consultant can help narrow your options and work through what ownership would ask of you.
Bring your questions about this brand, your priorities and the kind of business you want to run.
Your Role
Understand the hours, sales and people responsibilities behind the ownership model.
Your Shortlist
Spend less time sorting through brands and more time on options worth exploring.
Your Market
Check territory options with franchisors and identify the next questions to ask.
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