H&R BlockFranchise Cost & FDD Overview

Tax Services — Tax Preparation Services franchise. Founded in 1955. Headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Investment

$34.1K - $158.8K

Franchise Fee

$2.5K

Royalty

Tiered: 60% first $5K + 40% above; 20% Incentive Rate after 2 Tax Seasons

+ 0% marketing

Total Units

8,764

Kansas City, MO Founded 1955Tax Services · Tax Preparation Services

23 notable changes in the 2025 FDD

Fees, unit trends, and item-by-item text changes from 2023 to 2025 are available in the full comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a H&R Block franchise cost?+
The estimated initial investment for a H&R Block franchise ranges from $34.1K - $158.8K. This includes the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital as disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What is the H&R Block franchise fee?+
The initial franchise fee for H&R Block is $2.5K. This is a one-time payment to the franchisor for the right to operate under the brand.
What are H&R Block's ongoing fees?+
H&R Block franchisees pay a Tiered: 60% first $5K + 40% above; 20% Incentive Rate after 2 Tax Seasons royalty fee on gross sales and a 0% marketing/advertising fee. These are ongoing fees paid regularly to the franchisor.
How many H&R Block franchise locations are there?+
As of the latest FDD filing, H&R Block has 8,764 total locations across the United States. This figure includes both franchised and company-owned units.
Where can I find H&R Block's full FDD?+
FDDs are available directly from the franchisor or through FDD filing services. FranchiseDiff shows extracted comparison data from publicly available FDDs — we do not distribute the documents themselves.

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