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Calling All Ambitious Entrepreneurs

As a BNI Franchise owner, you'll run a business that helps other businesses grow - supported by systems refined over the last 40+ years. This is ownership with a purpose, and scale.

 

 

Why Explore a BNI Franchise?

Entrepreneurs choose to franchise with BNI for a scalable business model built on one of the most powerful economic forces in the world: trusted relationships.

As a BNI franchise owner, you operate a local business backed by a globally established brand, proven systems, and decades of refinement.

With recurring revenue, low overhead, and a mission-driven purpose, BNI offers a values-based opportunity designed for long-term growth and impact.

WHY BNI

Recurring Revenue

Low Overhead Operational Costs

Mission-Driven Purpose

WHY BNI
73K+
National Members
5K+
Nation Chapters
50
States
2.1M
Member Referrals Last 12 Months*
$4.2B
Member Generated Business Last 12 Months*

The Largest and Most Successful Referral Networking Franchise in the The United States

The strength of BNI lies in a simple but powerful idea: when professionals commit to helping one another succeed, everyone wins. Across industries, cultures, and economies, members engage consistently, build trusted relationships, and rely on BNI as a core part of their business development strategy. That level of sustained participation reflects more than reach - it demonstrates a model that delivers real value, earns loyalty, and scales through results.

Hear From Franchise Owner:

BNI is not just a way to do business. It's a way to do community.

Shirley Towne

Shirley Towne

South Carolina, USA

"BNI has made it possible to build a lasting business that creates real success for thousands of local professionals from one generation to the next."

Clay Morgan

Clay Morgan

Tennessee, USA

"We started with an average chapter size of14 with 300+- members, today we have 1,088. members with 50 chapters"

Meaghan Chitwood

Meaghan Chitwood

Alabama, USA

The reason we became Franchise Owners in the first place was because I ran a [BNI] franchise for someone else and made them way too much money because we grew it so well! So we decided we have to buy our own, move somewhere, and do that again. And we did that!

Spencer and Kamryn Reynolds

Spencer and Kamryn Reynolds

Florida, USA

Here’s the thing – once you become a Franchise Owner, you really don’t work anymore. What I mean by that is you’re having so much fun that you forget it’s work. It just becomes a part of who you are.

Elaine Zambos

Elaine Zambos

Tennessee, USA

Investment Opportunity

Initial Franchise Fee

The franchise fee paid to BNI to secure rights to your territory typically ranges from $35,000 up to $147,500, depending on territory size.

Estimated Total Initial Investment

The total investment required to begin operating a BNI franchise, including the franchise fee, onboarding costs, and working capital, generally ranges from $53,395 to $273,145.

*See item 6 of the current Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for additional information.

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Steps to BNI Ownership

Step 1

Initial Discovery Call

Step 2

Franchise Overview & Validation

Step 3

Review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD)

Step 4

Meet Your Team Day & Territory Selection

Step 5

Franchise Agreement & Onboarding

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Carissa Mucci

Carissa Mucci

National Director, North America Franchise | BNI Global

Carissa Mucci is the National Director for North America Franchise at BNI Global, where she has spent the past year partnering with franchise owners across the United States and Canada to strengthen operations, accelerate growth, and enhance the overall franchise experience. In her role, she serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to franchisees, helping them leverage resources, develop leadership capabilities, and build thriving businesses within the BNI network.
 
With nearly two decades of franchise and business development experience, Carissa is known for her collaborative leadership style, passion for coaching, and commitment to helping others succeed. Before joining BNI Global, she spent 11 years with ERA Real Estate, serving as Vice President of Franchise Performance. There, she worked alongside some of the organization’s top brokerages, helping leaders establish ambitious goals, navigate market challenges, implement best practices, and achieve sustainable growth.
 
Throughout her career, Carissa has built a reputation for bringing people, ideas, and resources together to solve problems and create opportunities. Whether guiding franchise owners through business transformation, developing strategic growth plans, or supporting leaders during times of change, her approach is grounded in relationship-building, accountability, and a genuine desire to see others excel.
 
Carissa believes that the greatest measure of success is helping business owners reach their full potential. Her passion for serving franchisees, developing leaders, and fostering strong business communities continues to drive her work every day.
 
"What motivates me most is watching the businesses I work with grow and knowing I helped them get there." – Carissa Mucci

Ready to Take the First Step?

To learn more about becoming a BNI® Franchisee, contact us today!