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Brooke Franchise Corporation Grand OpeningWelcome to our new storefront: Brooke Franchise Corporation
Brooke Franchise Corporation provides the insight, support and competitive edge
needed to thrive as an independent agency owner. Our industry leading services
help ambitious and determined agents successfully start their own agency.
Why Choose Brooke?
You can trust the strength and stability of Brooke’s proven franchise business
model.
1st in Franchise Category (Entrepreneur Magazine January 2006)
24th Fastest Growing Franchise (Entrepreneur Magazine January 2006)
32nd Largest Broker of US Insurance Business (Business Insurance July 2005)
Our Franchisees
Since 2001, Brooke has grown from 106 franchise locations to over 600 today. Our
support services have enabled insurance agents to establish independent
businesses and experience steady growth. This consistent growth is attributed to
Brooke's business model, dedicated franchise agents and home office support. As
a NASDAQ listed company (BXXX), the Brooke name carries significant weight. Our
franchisees benefit from:
100% Business Ownership
Access to Capital for Expansion and Acquisition*
Diverse Product Selection from Top Carriers
Established Brand
*Financing available through Brooke Credit Corporation-subject to approval.
Marketing Support - Brooke provides assistance with marketing strategy, plan
implementation and results analysis. Brooke’s advertising center provides
franchisees with access to customizable marketing pieces. Brooke’s marketing
support includes:
Co-op Advertising
Marketing Plan Development
Lead Generation Strategy
Incentive Programs
Results Analysis
Extensive Training Academy - is an intense 3-day "roll-up-your-sleeves" training
program held at Brooke’s National office in Overland Park, KS. The program is
led by a group of dedicated company representatives who leave franchisees
feeling confident and ready for business. Training curriculum includes
information on operational procedures and marketing strategies. This training
illustrates Brooke’s commitment to the success of each franchisee. Operations
Support Brooke’s facilities team has planning services available to franchisees
who are starting, expanding or moving their offices. As part of facility plans,
Brooke often provides a complete work space which includes an office lease,
remodeling and equipment. Franchisees receive free access to ADP payroll
preparation and Oasis human resource consulting as well as discounts from
service vendors such as UPS shipping, Staples, Cingular and Silver Plume. Other
core operational services include:
Location Selection/Office Set-up Assistance
Administrative Support
Payroll Processing
Performance Reporting
Cash/Document Management
Inspection/Operations Reports
Financial Assistance - Perhaps the most important factor to the success of Brooke
franchisees is the access to capital. Financial support is available through
Brooke’s sister company, Brooke Credit Corporation, to our start-up agents who
are establishing new business, to buyers looking to acquire another agency or
expand their business.__Who we're looking for...__The secret to Brooke's success
is simple. Brooke Franchise Corporation succeeds because our franchisees
succeed. Franchisee success requires the selection of individuals with an
entrepreneurial personality and a willingness to work hard to make the dream of
ownership come true. If you feel that you’d make a great Brooke franchisee, we’d
like to hear from you.
For more information, visit our storefront at
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