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BNI
Charlotte, NC · Founded 1988 · BNXX
BNI Franchising, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of BNI® business networking and referral businesses that facilitate business-to-business referrals and networking among small to medium-sized business professionals.
2026 Franchise 500
#424
191
units (2025)2.1%
year over yearUnits by Year
1862022
1872023
1872024
1912025
Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.
The Investment
Initial investment
$53,410 – $270,070
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$35,000
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
—
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
Yes
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty
20% of gross revenues
Leadership
Michael Walchonski
Chief Development Officer
Andrew Bender
Chief Financial Officer
Mary Kennedy Thompson
Chief Executive Officer
David Collins
Chief Operating Officer
Heather McLeod
Chief Marketing Officer
On File
Franchise Disclosure Documents
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