ITEMS 5–7 · 2019 FDD · 6+ YEARS OLD
How much is a H&R Block franchise?
Per H&R Block's 2019 FDD, the initial franchise fee is $2,500 (Item 5) and the total initial investment runs $32K–$149K (Item 7). This is the most recent filing tracked here (2019 FDD · 6+ years old); fees have likely changed, so ask the franchisor for the current FDD.
$2,500
one-time, to buy in
$32K–$149K
franchisor's own estimate
| Cost line | H&R Block | Sector median |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee ITEM 5 | $2,500 | $47,500 |
| Total initial investment ITEM 7 | $32K–$149K | $78K–$131K |
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The buy-in is the smaller number. The larger one is the drag: royalties and fees leaves before rent, labor, or your salary — so breakeven depends on volume you cannot know from the FDD, and this brand publishes no Item 19 earnings data to anchor it.
To open (Item 7)
$32K–$149K
all-in investment range
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$2,500
upfront, one-time
Royalty (Item 6)
See Item 6
not a single flat % — read the fee table
This is not profit. It covers what the FDD fixes: what you put in, and the royalty you owe on sales. Your take-home depends on labor, rent, supplies, and the months to breakeven, none of which the FDD fixes for your unit (some Item 19s include cost data — read it).
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How much is a H&R Block franchise?
Per H&R Block's 2019 FDD, opening a franchise requires an initial franchise fee of $2,500 (Item 5) and a total initial investment of $32K–$149K (Item 7). Item 7 is the franchisor's own estimate — treat the low end as a floor, not a budget.
Does H&R Block tell you what franchisees earn?
No — H&R Block's 2019 FDD makes no Item 19 earnings claim, so any revenue figure you hear comes from sales conversations, not disclosure documents. Validate with current and former franchisees.
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