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High Risk
4/5
Investing in FranShares involves risks such as market volatility, economic changes, and franchise-specific challenges. Despite efforts to mitigate risks, there's no guarantee of returns, and FranShares' financial health could impact investments.
Moderate Risk
3/5
Investing on Ark7 carries risks such as market volatility, property value fluctuations, economic impacts, and potential liquidity challenges in the secondary market.
Minimum Liquidity
1/5
While liquidity isn't guaranteed, the platform is developing a secondary market for potential future liquidity opportunities.
Moderate Liquidity
2/5
Ark7 allows investors to sell their shares on a secondary market after a minimum holding period of one year, providing liquidity.
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Moderate Return
20 %
FranShares' TNT Franchise Fund Inc., with 55 locations across major U.S. metros, historically generates returns of 20 to 28% EBITDA per location after 16-18 months.
Low Return
3.22-6.96 %
Ark7 offers annualized cash return rates between 3.22% to 6.96%, or $0.1 to $0.58 per share, based on past performance or estimates for newer properties.
Long-term Investment
5-15 years
Income portfolios target a 10-15 year hold; growth funds aim for a 5-7 year period before selling.
Long-term Investment
1+ year
Ark7 targets long-term investments in real estate for appreciation but allows selling shares after a minimum holding period for flexibility.
Who can invest
International
FranShares welcomes both accredited and non-accredited investors, focusing mainly on opportunities for non-accredited individuals. The platform also accepts international investors from many countries, depending on the specifics of each offering.
Who can invest
United States
Ark7 is open to U.S. citizens or residents over 18 with an SSN or ITIN and a U.S. bank account. Select offerings are for accredited investors only.
Moderate Volatility
3/5
Franchise investments are subject to volatility due to economic shifts, industry trends, and franchise performance. While some franchises may be more resilient, values can fluctuate, posing a risk to investment value in adverse conditions.
Moderate Volatility
3/5
Assets on Ark7 exhibit volatility influenced by real estate market shifts, economic conditions, and demand fluctuations. While real estate is generally stable, values and rental incomes can vary. Additionally, liquidity and market demand on the secondary market may affect share prices and selling ease.
Regulation and audits
SEC Regulated
FranShares employs SEC regulations A+, D, and CF for its investment offerings, creating structures with a main investment vehicle and subsidiaries for each franchise brand, possibly including locations or groups of locations.
Regulation and audits
SEC Regulated
Ark7 complies with SEC regulations, making necessary filings for transparency and undergoes regular independent audits for financial accuracy and operational compliance.
Insurance
Yes
FranShares' insurance covers physical damages or losses to franchises but does not protect against market fluctuations, economic downturns, or fraud. Coverage limits may not fully reflect market values, meaning insurance does not eliminate all investment risks.
Insurance
Yes
Ark7 secures comprehensive insurance for all properties, covering natural disasters, property damage, and liability, to protect investors' returns and mitigate financial risks.
Payouts
Dividends
FranShares plans to distribute excess cash flow to investors 12 to 18 months after each offering closes, with distributions expected quarterly. The frequency can vary (quarterly, semi-annual, or annual) based on the specific offering.
Payouts
Dividends
Ark7 offers returns through monthly cash distributions from rental income, after deducting operating expenses, and long-term property appreciation. Distributions are prorated based on shares owned and deposited monthly. Property appreciation potential comes from home value gains, with shares sellable on the secondary market after a holding period. Monthly distribution amounts may vary due to operational factors.
Withdrawals
Investors in FranShares can receive their investment back through the sale of franchises, targeted within 5-15 years depending on the fund type. Upon sale, net proceeds are distributed to investors based on their fund ownership share.
Withdrawals
Investors can get their money back by selling their shares on Ark7's secondary market after a minimum one-year holding period or through property appreciation when they sell their shares.
Extra Fees
Yes
FranShares charges a 1% to 3% annual management fee and possibly a performance fee, detailed in each offering's documents. No management fees are charged for the "TNT Franchise Inc." offering.
Extra Fees
Yes
Ark7 charges a one-time 3% sourcing fee of the property market cap for acquiring and listing properties, and a monthly asset management fee of 8-15% of rental income for property and tenant management.
Taxes
Annual Statement
FranShares investors may owe capital gains taxes on profits from share sales and pay taxes on dividends, classified as ordinary or qualified based on holding periods and individual tax situations.
Taxes
Tax Form
Ark7 issues Schedule K-1 forms for properties taxed as partnerships and plans to issue 1099-DIV for properties treated as REITs, aiming to transition as they open to the public. Tax documents are sent before March 15th, considering depreciation and expenses to potentially reduce taxable income for investors.