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H&R BlockFranchise Cost 2026

H&R Block franchise cost in the US (2026): $34K–$159K investment · $3K franchise fee — verified from primary sources · data as of Sept 2026

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H&R Block operates one of this cohort's broad networks, with customer response in the middle band.

Mapped against 8 verified peers sharing its industry and store format — network breadth across, observed customer response up. Qualitative bands, relative to this cohort. Tags show how each network is run.

Brands sharing a band sit side by side — the gap between them is a tie, not a ranking.

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H&R Block and peer brands by network-breadth band and customer-response band
Brand	Breadth	Response
H&R Blockfranchise-owned	Broad	Middle
Liberty Taxfranchise-owned	Broad	Stronger
Tide Cleanersfranchise-owned	Focused	Softer
Benjamin Franklin Plumbingfranchise-owned	Focused	Stronger

+ 5 more peers in the full cohort · all shown on the map above

How this is built. Positions come from source-verified records in the FRANticc dataset — India's provenance-first franchise data platform. Every figure is traceable to a named source, tiered S1 (brand-official) to S7 (estimated, labelled as such). Network positions use only store counts with a documented source; customer response is the review-count-weighted average of documented Google review samples across Indian states. Brands whose network totals conflict across sources are excluded from the map rather than plotted — FRANticc fails closed on bad data. Not an investment recommendation.

Cohort verified 2026-09-09 · relative to this peer cohort

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Frequently asked · H&R Block

What does a H&R Block franchise cost in the US?

Setup and interiors for a H&R Block franchise for the Tax Preparation Office format run $34K–$159K. On top of that you should budget a $3K franchise fee.

What is the total upfront commitment for a H&R Block franchise?

Adding setup, franchise fee, working capital and deposit, the total upfront commitment starts around $37K. The franchise fee alone is about 7% of that. These are the disclosed upfront figures only — they exclude ongoing royalty and running costs.

How many H&R Block outlets are there in the US?

H&R Block operates 1,987 outlets in the US, and has been trading since 1955.

Who is eligible for a H&R Block franchise?

You will need capital of at least $34K, readiness for a semi-absentee (a manager runs day-to-day) role. Territory: Non-exclusive territory; franchisor reserves right to compete in your territory.

What training and support does H&R Block provide?

H&R Block provides 61 days of formal training. Supply chain: approved suppliers with required purchases from franchisor/affiliate.

How does a H&R Block franchisee earn?

A H&R Block franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet through the Tax Preparation Office format. You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.

Is the H&R Block franchise offer genuine?

H&R Block's franchise programme is verified against a primary source. FRANticc links the source rather than relaying agent claims — https://www.hrblock.com/corporate/tax-franchise/. Always confirm terms directly with the franchisor before paying any fee.

How current is H&R Block's franchise disclosure?

These figures come from H&R Block's Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2025, filed with state regulators.

Is a H&R Block franchise SBA-eligible?

H&R Block appears on the SBA Franchise Directory, so its franchisees can generally pursue SBA-backed financing. Confirm current listing status with your lender.

How many H&R Block units opened and closed recently?

H&R Block's FDD Item 20 for fiscal 2025 reports 1 openings and 21 closures. Item 20 is the franchisor's own filed count of unit turnover.

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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, H&R Block requires a minimum investment of $34K under a Tax Preparation Office model. H&R Block operates 1987 outlets across the US, established in 1955. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

H&R Block

H&R Block is a Services brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent — FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

Founded: 1955
Total stores in the US: 1987
Industry: Services — Tax Preparation Services
Franchise model: Tax Preparation Office
Setup CapEx: $34K
Franchise fee: $3K

Compare H&R Block with other franchise opportunities on FRANticc. FRANticc turns each brand's FDD into source-verified investment data — every figure traceable to the franchisor's own filing.

Premium tools available for H&R Block: Verified Earnings (FDD Item 19 unit economics), the Capital Ask and Captive-Economy breakdowns, Franchisee Connect (talk to existing H&R Block operators), Legal Vault (litigation, directors, financials), and SBA loan-eligibility signals. Visit franticc.com/brands/hr-block.html for the full interactive prospectus.