Network Lead Exchange is a business-referral and networking franchise that helps professionals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners build meaningful connections, share leads, and generate referrals through organized local chapters.
The brand operates an online networking platform that allows members to create profiles, join a chapter, and exchange leads and commissions. It offers a more flexible and convenient model than traditional in-person networking groups.
Network Lead Exchange was founded in 2018. The company is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. It began franchising soon after its founding and has grown steadily across the United States through its chapter-based structure.
Network Lead Exchange does not sell a physical product. Instead, it provides a structured referral-network system supported by proprietary online technology. Franchise owners generate revenue through membership fees, commissions on closed deals, and referral royalties created within their chapters.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Network Lead Exchange (NLX) franchise offers a multi-faceted training program to prepare franchisees for successful business operations. Below is a structured summary of the training provided:
Network Lead Exchange (NLX) franchise does not offer exclusive territory protection to its franchisees. According to the franchise disclosure, NLX franchisees may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other distribution channels under NLX's control.
This means the franchisor retains the right to establish competing locations or sell through alternative platforms within the same market area. Franchisees are expected to operate their NLX business from their existing location, such as a home office or other approved space.
There is no promise of exclusivity or protection from market overlap, which could affect customer access and growth potential. The franchisor clearly states that no exclusive territory will be granted at any point during the franchise agreement.
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