Source: FranopolisMurphy Business And Financial
Murphy Business and Financial operates a business brokerage and advisory franchise network offering business sales and acquisitions, valuations, and consulting services. Its customers include owners seeking to sell or value a business and buyers seeking to acquire one.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee(s) | $47,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 $47,500 |
| QSMP Fee | $16,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 $16,500 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Late renewal fee per day | $50 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Assistant monthly service fee | $50 for an assistant | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Additional trainee fee | currently $1,475 per additional trainee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Monthly Service Fee administrative assistant | $50 for an administrative assistant | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Management fee cap per six months | up to $100,000 for a 6-month time period | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Market Area business count | approximately 12,000 businesses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Additional optional services minimum | $1.35 per piece | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Transfer fee | $5,250 or 15% of our then-current Franchise Fee for a similar sized Market Area | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Educational Conference Fee | currently $595 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Supplier/product evaluation fee per day | Currently $500 per day plus travel and expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Marketing outside market third violation | 100% of gross revenue received for 3 rd violation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Mutual termination fee | a $10,000 termination fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Interest on late payments annual rate | Lesser of 18% per annum | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Management fee percentage | Up to 10% of Gross Revenues | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Late payment fee | 5% of the amount overdue | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Manual replacement fee | currently $250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Additional broker/agent service fee | $160 for each additional broker or agent | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Marketing outside market first violation | 20% of gross revenue received for 1 st violation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Veteran discount | $5,000 discount | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Marketing outside market second violation | 50% of gross revenue received for 2 nd violation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Monthly Service Fee each additional broker or agent | $160 for each additional broker or agent | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Supplier evaluation payment deadline | Within 10 days after billing | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Renewal fee alternate percentage | 15% of the then current Franchise Fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Continuing franchise fee | 10% of Gross Revenues | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Monthly Service Fee first broker or agent | $390 for the first broker or agent | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Credit/debit convenience fee | currently 3.25% of amount charged to credit card | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Monthly Service Fee first broker/agent | $390 per month for the first broker or agent | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
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 | 133 | 1 | 134 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 45 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 135 | 1 | 136 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 45 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 133 | 1 | 134 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 45 · 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 134 133 -1
Company Owned 2023 1 1 0
Total Outlets 2023 135 134 -1
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 133 135 +2
Company Owned 2024 1 1 0
Total Outlets 2024 134 136 +2
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 135 133 -2
Company Owned 2025 1 1 0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2025 136 134 -2
Inside The FDD
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20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 133 franchised locations and 1 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 45 · Item 20 · View Source
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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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