- 2024 Franchise 500 Rank
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#413 Ranked #429 last year
- Initial investment
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$103K - $353K
- Units as of 2023
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269 3% over 3 years
Fully Promoted provides marketing services and branded products. It's the largest company in its niche, and the franchise program has been recognized by Entrepreneur. Many times in the past two decades, Fully Promoted has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 based on an evaluation of more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.
It was founded by Ray Titus as EmbroidMe in 2000 before being rebranded as Fully Promoted in 2017. The concept began franchising in 2001.
Fully Promoted is a part of United Franchise Group (UFG), a global strategic management company that uses cutting-edge technology to influence the brand and provide services and products that meet the current trends and demand. If this sounds like the ideal business for you, we'll guide you through the process of starting a Fully Promoted franchise of your own.
Why You May Want to Start a Fully Promoted Franchise
By owning a Fully Promoted franchise location, you'll join an international group of companies that offer outstanding services. They strive to have elite training, an easy turnkey process, and internet advertising programs.
Fully Promoted makes an effort to ensure that you succeed in getting clients. This is done through effective activities such as the pay-per-click programs and the demographic studies conducted when selecting your location. You also may enjoy having different avenues to explore because Fully Promoted provides various marketing and branding solutions to its clients.
What Might Make a Fully Promoted Franchise a Good Choice?
To be part of the Fully Promoted team, you should make sure you’re financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. You should also be prepared for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees.
Even if you don't have a background in promotional marketing, the brand will provide you with all the tools you need to succeed. Potential franchisees who want to convert their current businesses have the option to open a Fully Promoted franchise, as well.
How To Open a Fully Promoted Franchise
The world of marketing and promotion is calling your name. But where do you begin? First, submit an inquiry form, and the franchise team may get back to you with details. If you are a good fit, they'll send you the Franchise Disclosure Document to review. Next, you'll submit your financial information and attend a discovery day. This includes a formal interview with the executive team to give you more information and explain how the company will support your franchise.
If they feel you're a good fit as a potential franchisee, you can sign your franchise agreement. After this, you'll participate in the Fully Promoted comprehensive training program, giving you the confidence to run your business. The training is conducted both on-site and online, and the business system is easy to replicate. The final step is location selection and your business launch. The company will guide you through the entire process—everything from construction to your grand opening. Soon, you'll be fully on board with Fully Promoted.
Company Overview
About Fully Promoted
Industry | Services (Other) |
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Related Categories | Embroidery & Screen Printing, Apparel & Accessories, Advertising Services, Miscellaneous Services |
Founded | 2000 |
Parent Company | FP Franchising Inc. |
Leadership | Andrew Titus, Brand President |
Corporate Address |
2121 Vista Pkwy. West Palm Beach, FL 33411 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube |
More from Fully Promoted
Helping our customers get more customers for over two decades.
In today’s competitive marketplace, business owners are eager to find the best ways to stand out, get noticed and build their brands. That’s where Fully Promoted can assist. For more than two decades, Fully Promoted has been helping their customers get new customers! Fully Promoted offers a wide variety of marketing tools ranging from branded products and apparel to print and lead generation services. Fully Promoted locations serve as a marketing resource for businesses and organizations who need access to marketing expertise. Fully Promoted provides a customized experience their customers value and that keeps them coming back.
COMPANY HISTORY
Fully Promoted is a proven business model, with locations around the globe. Fully Promoted is consistently ranked among the industry’s top franchises, named year after year as a top 40 Distributor and in Entrepreneur Magazine as a top franchise. Founder and CEO Ray Titus is a widely recognized leader in the franchise industry with over 35 years of experience. He started the company in 1986 with the Signarama brand in Farmingdale, New York. He has now grown United Franchise Group to include some of the franchise industry’s top-ranked, award-winning brands. United Franchise Group has over 1,600 locations in more than 60 countries.
The First Fully Promoted location opened in West Palm Beach, Florida in 2000, offering personal service with customized apparel and promotional products. While the pillars of the business remain the same today with branded apparel and products at its core, the brand evolved to provide additional services that customers value.
Recognized worldwide for its wide array of promotional products, embroidery, promotional apparel, screen printing, and marketing services, Fully Promoted is being embraced by business owners. It is a great option for sales minded professionals to leverage their talents in marketing and customer service.
COMMUNITY
As a Fully Promoted franchisee, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you’re helping businesses in your community grow. We are the local source to brand & market businesses. On the promotional side, you will offer apparel and products that showcase your client’s name, image, or logo. You will also be able to consult with them, lending your expertise to provide additional products and services they need to get their name out. With a proven track record for success, you’ll enjoy a proven B2B model that focuses on small to medium size businesses in an industry that has seen growth, year after year. You’ll benefit from our mass purchasing power with vendors and our worldwide network, which has helped Fully Promoted outpace the already impressive industry growth.
BECOME THE IN-HOUSE MARKETING RESOURCE FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS
- Financial Institutions
- Schools & Universities
- Healthcare Industry
- Industrial & Commercial
- Automative Industry
- Hospitality Industry
- Clubs & Organizations
- Event Planners & Tradeshows
- EVERY BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION IS A POTENTIAL CUSTOMER!
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
Your Fully Promoted location will provide a visual backdrop to showcase the wide variety of products and services you sell, setting the stage to meet your client’s unique needs. It allows you to consult, collaborate and create with your customers to determine which items work best for the goal they are trying to achieve.
Customers enjoy the opportunity to see and touch many of the garments and products they are going to buy, allowing them to determine the quality and have confidence in their decision. They can see a variety of branded apparel options that include work, team, and service wear.
Innovative displays also feature the marketing services you will offer. Easy to understand solutions along with customized options make it easy for your customers to see their choices at a glance. Through our supply partners, you will be able to meet your customer’s complete marketing needs, offering branded products, printed marketing materials and much more. We provide a customer experience that our customers value. It keeps them coming back and distinguishes us from web providers.
PROVEN MARKETING PROGRAMS
You will also benefit from proven established marketing programs that will build the Fully Promoted name. You will be given the tools you need to build relationships with business owners in your community, use promotional products in your own marketing endeavors, and capture customers who are looking for you online. Our ongoing marketing programs include all aspects of brand building across multiple channels, capturing customers through your website, social media sites and right in your hometown. An established Advertising Fund, working under the direction of your fellow franchisees, ensures effective advertising efforts continue to drive traffic to your location.
FULLY PROMOTED FRANCHISE BENEFITS
Comprehensive Training
- 2 weeks of training at our corporate world headquarters
- 2 weeks of training on-site in your location
Site Selection
- Demographic & Marketing Studies
- Lease Negotiation Assistance
- Layout & Setup of Location
Business Management System
- Manages internal operations, customer database, & customer engagement
Mass Purchasing Power
- Strategic Partnerships with vendors & suppliers
- Preferred Pricing
Ongoing Support
- Regional Business Advisors to support your locally
- Technical & Marketing support
- Online training & resource library
- Franchisee Mentor Program
- Regional Meetings
- Annual Conference
Brand Building
- Complete Marketing Plan
- Website: Search Engine Optimization & Pay Per Click Ads
- Social Media Advertising
- Advertising Fund & National Brand Awareness
LET’S GET STARTED!
If you’ve dreamed of being your own boss and building a business that not only has a strong profit potential, but also allows you the satisfaction of helping others, Fully Promoted might be the solution for you. We encourage you to find out more by setting time with our team so you can get a personal look at this opportunity.
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 2001 (23 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 224 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises worldwide. |
# of Units | 269 (as of 2023) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Fully Promoted franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$49,500 |
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Initial Investment
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$103,257 - $353,186 |
Cash Requirement
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$49,500 |
Veteran Incentives
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20% off franchise fee |
Royalty Fee
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6% |
Ad Royalty Fee
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1% |
Term of Agreement
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35 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
Third Party Financing | Fully Promoted has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | 28.75 hours |
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Classroom Training | 32.25 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
# of employees required to run | 2 |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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