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Entrepreneur: Top 500 Franchises

Mar 25, 2018

Check out our listing in Entrepreneur’s database of Top 500 Franchises – and watch us climb! https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/prontoinsurancefranchise/334191 Continue Reading Entrepreneur: Top 500 Franchises

Pronto Insurance Recognized as “Top 50 Franchise for Minorities” by NMFI

Nov 3, 2014

BROWNSVILLE, TX, November 3, 2014 Pronto Insurance, a leading managing general agency providing sales & distribution, underwriting, and claims administration services focused primarily on the non-standard auto insurance market segment in Texas, has been recognized by the National Minority Franchise Initiative (NMFI) in its annual “50 Top Franchises for Minorities” list. Pronto Insurance was ranked… Continue Reading Pronto Insurance Recognized as “Top 50 Franchise for Minorities” by NMFI Continue Reading Pronto Insurance Recognized as “Top 50 Franchise for Minorities” by NMFI

USA Today’s Franchising Today: 50 Top Franchises for Minorities 2013

Oct 5, 2013

by Rob Bond and C. Everett Wallace The National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI) recently completed its seventh annual survey to analyze the progress of minorities within the franchising community. From over 400 detailed responses, two overarching conclusions can be drawn. First, the overall percentage of minority participation in the franchise industry continues to grow. Second,… Continue Reading USA Today’s Franchising Today: 50 Top Franchises for Minorities 2013 Continue Reading USA Today’s Franchising Today: 50 Top Franchises for Minorities 2013

USA Today’s Franchising Today: 50 Top Franchises for Minorities 2012

Oct 12, 2012

By Annie Barbarika and Rob Bond This is the sixth annual survey conducted by the National Minority Franchising Initiative. As in the past, our sole intent is to acknowledge those franchisors who best demonstrate their commitment to the recruitment, inclusion and on-going support of minorities through action. Our sense is that prospective minority franchisees want… Continue Reading USA Today’s Franchising Today: 50 Top Franchises for Minorities 2012 Continue Reading USA Today’s Franchising Today: 50 Top Franchises for Minorities 2012

Forbes: Top 20 Franchises For The Buck

Feb 8, 2012

We were featured in the Forbes article Top 20 Franchise For The Buck – you can find us in the slideshow with this link. “Not getting paid what you’re worth (or not getting paid at all) and want to start your own gig? For those who don’t have the patience, capital or guts to generate sales from… Continue Reading Forbes: Top 20 Franchises For The Buck Continue Reading Forbes: Top 20 Franchises For The Buck

Pronto Insurance Agency Hires Director of Franchise Operations

Feb 9, 2011

Read the original article on Insurance Journal Pronto Insurance Agency, a Brownsville, Texas-based provider of auto and homeowners insurance, has hired Sidney Williams as its new franchise director. Williams has nearly 20 years of experience with retail and franchise businesses. He will head Pronto Insurance Agency’s franchise division, which currently has 23 franchise store locations… Continue Reading Pronto Insurance Agency Hires Director of Franchise Operations Continue Reading Pronto Insurance Agency Hires Director of Franchise Operations

Expenditure (Note 1)	Amount	Method of Payment	When Due	To Whom Paid
Initial Franchise Fee (Note 2)	$20,000 to $40,000 (Depending on geographic location of your Franchised Business)	Lump Sum	When you sign the Franchise Agreement	Pronto
Business Licenses & Permits (Note 3)	$0 to $3000	As arranged	As incurred	Local and other state government agencies
Leasehold Improvements (Note 4)	$5,000 to $15,000	As arranged	As arranged	Independent contractors, Lessor
Fixtures, Furnishings & Equipment (Note 5)	$10,850 to $32,600	As arranged	As incurred	Approved Suppliers
Computer System (Note 6)	$1,000 to $2,500	As arranged	As incurred	Approved Suppliers
Architect/Engineering Fees (Note 7)	$0 to $250	As arranged	As incurred	Independent contractors, Approved Suppliers
Rent, Security Deposits and Utility Deposits (Note 8)	$3,000 to $5,000	As arranged	As arranged	Lessor, Utility companies
Other Professional Fees (Note 9)	$100 to $200	As arranged	As arranged	Various service providers and contractors
Insurance Deposit (Note 10)	$225 to $400	As arranged	As arranged	Insurance Providers
Initial Inventory of Operating Supplies	$250 to $500	As arranged	As incurred	Pronto and Approved Suppliers
Training Expenses (Note 11)	$0 to $1,500	As arranged	Payment terms arranged with suppliers and your employees	Suppliers and your employees
Grand Opening Advertising (Note 12)	$2,500 to $5,000	As arranged	As arranged	Pronto and Suppliers
Additional Funds (for initial period of operations) (Note 13)	$10,000 to $15,000	As arranged	As needed	Pronto, Suppliers, employees and other creditors
TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT	$52,925 to $120,950