Franchise Information

Our mission and our vision is to build a nation-wide network for providing innovative marketing, loyalty/customer retention solutions.

We are growing every day-

UniPerk Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Houston Texas . Its subsidiary, the Perk Network, is charged with continuing to expand merchant membership in the network. To date, The Perk Network has over 35 card issuing clients, 500 merchant locations, and 23,000 cardholders.

This represents a unique franchising opportunity for the right candidate. You will be able to work from home or an office and no specific previous experience is required. You will be responsible for propagating the Perk Network business model within your territory. This includes enrolling and providing service to merchants, working with radio stations, civic organizations and charities.

The Perk Network will support you every step of the way.

Why the Perk Network?

Consumer Trends

According to an AC Nielsen survey, 64% of US households said loyalty programs were important in shopping.

Loyalty cards tap into our need to belong; to be recognized and to be rewarded. More than 50% of Americans use them regularly.

Affinity cards are the 3rd most popular plastic card in the US – right behind credit and ATM cards.

As a PerkNet franchisee you will be fully trained to market enroll merchants, and sell electronic debit cards, gift cards, and loyalty card programs. You will earn money immediately from enrolling merchants and gift card sales and, as your territory begins to mature, there will be significant residual income whenever a Perk Network card is used in your territory. Feel free to browse our website and explore some of the unique services we provide to merchants, issuers and cardholders.

Franchise Requirements

The Perk Network is seeking out highly-motivated individuals for franchise opportunities who are passionate about owning their own business, participating in cutting-edge growth industry and becoming deeply involved in the local community. There are no pre-determined qualifications. You will be required to attend initial and ongoing training.

Franchisee Support

To succeed in your Perk Network franchise, you need a comprehensive plan, top-notch resources, and support that you can count on. Our franchising team will work with you every step of the way. Here some of the ways that we will support you.

Comprehensive Training

• Class room training
• Detailed Training Manuals
• Hands-on training in the field with seasoned staff
• Assistance in creating a detailed territory development plan

Marketing Resources

• High quality promotional and marketing materials
• Public relations materials
• Continuous new product development and deployment
• Use of the Perk Network name and logo
• Broadcast media (certain markets)

Ongoing Support

• Consultations and field visits from Perk Network staff
• Business review analysis of sales and territory development vs. network-wide best practices.
• Purchasing assistance for key materials
• Ongoing web-based updates and support through our intranet.
• Franchisee forum via password protected Intranet

Steps to Owning a Perk Network Franchise

Step 1: Request For Consideration
The first step to owning your own Perk Network franchise is to complete the Perk Network Franchisee Request for Consideration.

Step 2: Franchise, Initial Consultation
After completing the RFC and submitting it to us, the next step is to discuss your plans and the information from your completed RFC with a member of our Franchise sales team the meeting may be via telephone or in-person.

Step 3: Franchise Disclosure and Due Diligence
If, after the initial Consultation you are interested in continuing the process towards of a Perk Network franchise you will be provided with our disclosure document. (commonly referred to as the UFOC) This document is required by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and certain state laws and explains in detail a Perk Network franchise. The franchise agreement that you would sign is included in the UFOC for you to start reviewing. We will need the signature receipt page at the back of the UFOC as a record that we properly gave you this document. The FTC requires that you not sign a franchise agreement or pay the franchise fee if you have not first been given the UFOC to review for 10 business days. This is the time you should be conducting your due diligence on the Perk Network.

Step 4: Franchise Application
After you have addressed all of the pre-ownership issues listed above and you are ready and committed to own your own Perk Network franchise, you will fill out a franchise application

Step 5: Signing the Franchise Agreement & Paying the Franchise Fee
If the Perk Network approves your application, you will be sent the franchise agreements that you will be required to sign. An exact copy of this agreement incorporated in the UFOC. The FTC and certain state laws also require that you hold these agreements for 5 business days before you can sign them and pay the franchise fee. Once the holding period of 5 business days has passed, you are now ready to sign the agreements and return them to us, along with the franchise fee. Once we receive the signed agreements into our office, with the franchise fee and all necessary documentation, we will countersign your agreements and send you back a copy.

Step 6: Get ready!
Once we have countersigned your agreement, you are officially a Perk Network Franchisee and our franchise services team will begin working directly with you to arrange your initial training and develop your territory as successfully as possible.

Ready to own your franchise?

Click here to complete Request for Consideration