{"id":43366,"date":"2025-10-08T09:07:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T09:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/?page_id=43366"},"modified":"2025-10-16T11:53:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T11:53:54","slug":"hr-block-franchise","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/franchise-finance\/hr-block-franchise\/","title":{"rendered":"H&amp;R Block franchise"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"43366\" class=\"elementor elementor-43366\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61993ac e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"61993ac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfea1da e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cfea1da\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdb8362 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bdb8362\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">H&amp;R Block franchise<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-859969e elementor-mobile-align-center btn-form-franchise elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"859969e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get started<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5d96d9 e-con-full elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f5d96d9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b20de9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3b20de9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"457\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/04\/franchises-au.svg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-30346\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4925cf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b4925cf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b34bfef e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b34bfef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c3d50b elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"5c3d50b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t <div id=\"breadcrumbs-container\" class=\"center\">\n <nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><\/p><\/nav> <\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63551d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63551d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-tax\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taxes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aren\u2019t exactly everyone\u2019s favorite topic, but they\u2019re unavoidable, and that\u2019s where H&amp;R Block has built an empire. Founded in 1955 by brothers Henry and Richard Bloch, the company set out to simplify the often-stressful world of tax preparation. Seven decades later, H&amp;R Block is a household name with more than 9,400 locations worldwide and a reputation for accuracy, professionalism, and sheer staying power. For entrepreneurs, that history translates into something powerful: a franchise system backed by decades of consumer trust and a business model tied to a service people need every single year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve ever wondered whether you could turn tax season into a business opportunity, H&amp;R Block offers a way in. Below is a detailed look at how the franchise works, what it costs, and what it takes to join a brand that has been helping Americans navigate their taxes since Eisenhower was in office.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01a7536 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"01a7536\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eede1e9 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eede1e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">H&amp;R Block business details\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e3f4e0 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e3f4e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At its core, H&amp;R Block is a tax preparation company, but it\u2019s far more than a storefront where people drop off their W-2s. Franchise locations handle personal and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/support-for-small-businesses\/tax-prep-made-easy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small-business tax returns<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, payroll services, bookkeeping, and even training programs. The company operates a hybrid model: clients can walk into an office, file online, or use H&amp;R Block\u2019s software. That flexibility has helped it remain relevant even as DIY tax apps gained ground.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scale is another key advantage. The brand runs thousands of retail offices, with around 2,135 of those in the U.S. owned by franchisees. The rest are company-operated, which means franchisees benefit from national marketing campaigns, established systems, and technology that has been tested across a massive network. In a field where credibility matters, few names carry the same weight.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70d6d09 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70d6d09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I start an H&amp;R Block franchise?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d1ed5b answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d1ed5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to be a CPA to own an H&amp;R Block office, but the company does expect hands-on involvement, especially in the early years. Owners must actively manage their location for at least the first 60 days of operation, though a qualified manager can eventually take over day-to-day duties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financially, the bar is lower than many other service franchises. Based on industry standards and the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), prospective franchisees should plan for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/uk\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/asset-based-lending\/\"><b>Liquid assets<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: About $50,000 to $100,000 to comfortably cover start-up expenses and seasonal cash flow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Net worth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Generally $100,000 to $250,000, ensuring you have the financial cushion to handle operating costs and any slow periods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These figures aren\u2019t hard caps, but they give a clear picture of the financial readiness H&amp;R Block expects.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f111865 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f111865\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How much does an H&amp;R Block franchise cost?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13c1a3b answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13c1a3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H&amp;R Block\u2019s start-up range is one of the most approachable in the professional services sector. The total estimated initial investment runs from roughly $33,800 to $158,300. Here\u2019s where that money goes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Initial franchise fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $2,500<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Real estate and build-out<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $1,400 to $30,000 for rent and potential leasehold improvements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Furniture and d\u00e9cor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $15,000 to $30,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Equipment (computers, printers, tax software)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $10,000 to $12,000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Signage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $1,200 to $6,500<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Training, supplies, and opening costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: several smaller categories that add up to a few thousand dollars<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these numbers represent the typical range, the actual cost will vary depending on your market, the size of your office, and whether you purchase an existing company-owned location.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-970c0a1 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"970c0a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Are H&amp;R Block franchises profitable?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-248e239 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"248e239\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax preparation is a seasonal business, but it\u2019s a remarkably steady one. Millions of Americans file returns every year, and the complexity of the tax code keeps professional help in demand. H&amp;R Block does not break out average franchise revenue, but the company\u2019s fiscal 2025 performance offers useful context.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In that year, H&amp;R Block reported $3.8 billion in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loan-calculator\/revenue-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">total revenue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and $609 million in net income, with earnings per share climbing nearly 7%. Those results reflect a business model that continues to generate reliable cash flow even as technology and filing habits evolve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/blog\/funding-your-franchise-a-guide-for-franchisees-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">franchise owners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, that corporate strength matters. It signals a brand with healthy margins, ongoing marketing muscle, and the resources to keep technology and training competitive \u2014 all factors that can support individual office performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Profitability at the unit level still depends on familiar variables: location, staffing efficiency, and how aggressively you promote services like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/blog\/small-business-bookkeeping-the-complete-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bookkeeping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or payroll. While most revenue arrives between January and April, many owners smooth their income by offering small-business accounting and off-season tax planning, leveraging the same year-round demand that powers the parent company\u2019s results.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0eacb4b question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0eacb4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the failure rate for an H&amp;R Block franchise?\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb9aed0 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb9aed0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most recent FDD reports a three-year failure rate of about 8%, well below the 16% industry average for tax service franchises. That track record reflects both the brand\u2019s strength and the recurring nature of tax preparation demand.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74fdbcd question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74fdbcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why should you start an H&amp;R Block franchise?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d74400 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d74400\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going it alone in the tax world means building trust from scratch, staying on top of shifting tax laws, and funding your own marketing. H&amp;R Block gives you immediate credibility, a nationally recognized name, and a deep support network. The company also invests heavily in technology, which is critical for secure client data and efficient filing, and provides annual training to keep franchisees and staff current on tax law changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another perk is flexibility. Because the business peaks during tax season, owners often enjoy more personal time in the off-season or can use those months to grow services like bookkeeping. Compared with launching an independent practice, the franchise route offers a shorter learning curve and a built-in client pipeline.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfb190d question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dfb190d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the franchise territory policies for H&amp;R Block?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-141f1ce answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"141f1ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b\u200bFranchise territories vary by location. In rural areas, a territory might cover the entire municipal boundary of a town. In metro areas, the territory can be as small as a specific address or a mapped zip-code cluster. Territories are protected in the sense that H&amp;R Block will not license another office using its brand inside your defined area, though you may still compete with company-owned locations outside those boundaries.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54ddcf8 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54ddcf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What franchise resources does H&amp;R Block offer?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8258fe0 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8258fe0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Franchise owners receive extensive training and ongoing support. The initial program includes about 32 hours of classroom or virtual instruction plus 19 hours of on-the-job training, covering tax preparation, customer service, and office operations. Annual training keeps staff updated on tax law changes and product updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other resources include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Marketing support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: National ad campaigns, promotional materials, and digital tools to drive client traffic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Technology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Secure tax software, client management systems, and cybersecurity protocols.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Financing options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: H&amp;R Block\u2019s affiliate, Franchise Partner Inc., offers commercial loans to help with acquisition costs, buyouts, or seasonal operating expenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Operational guidance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Best practices for staffing, pricing, and off-season services.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-612bde7 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"612bde7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the process for starting an H&amp;R Block franchise?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c3d523 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c3d523\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The journey from inquiry to opening typically follows these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Initial contact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Submit a request for information and review the Franchise Disclosure Document to understand fees and obligations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Application<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Provide financial details and business background for approval.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Discovery day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Meet the corporate team (virtually or in person) and learn more about operations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Franchise agreement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Sign the agreement and pay the initial $2,500 fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Training<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Complete the required classroom and on-the-job training sessions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Launch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Open your office with ongoing support from H&amp;R Block\u2019s corporate staff.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d54928 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d54928\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Secure franchise funding with Swoop\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cf5cf9 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cf5cf9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even with H&amp;R Block\u2019s relatively modest startup costs \u2014 typically $34,000 to $158,000 depending on office size and build-out \u2014 lining up capital is often the biggest hurdle for new owners. Swoop makes that step easier by gathering <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBA loans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, bank financing, and alternative funding options into one simple platform.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re purchasing an existing office or opening a brand-new location, Swoop helps you compare lenders, understand repayment terms, and choose a loan structure that fits the seasonal rhythm of a tax business. Before you lock in your plans, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/apply-now\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apply with Swoop today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to check the business loans you qualify for \u2014 it\u2019s the fastest way to see what funding could get your franchise open before the next tax season rush.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad70eff e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ad70eff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d0ad9b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d0ad9b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0902f1f 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