Established identity, legal hot line support, no institutional advertising fee, franchise cap each calendar year, excellent corporate support, free renewal, corporate advertising, hands-on regional support and turnkey marketing solutions, technology, and training.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1964
Franchising Since: 1969
Operating Units: |
Franchised Units: | 43 | | 100% | | |
Company-Owned Units: | 0 | | 0% | | |
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Total Operating Units: | 43 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
U.S.: | 43 | | 100% | | In 1 States |
Canada: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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Total: | 43 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
Density | Units | | | | |
1. California | 43 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
Minimum Net Worth: | $NA |
Cash Investment: | $10-60K |
Total Investment: | $61.5K |
Average Total Investment: | $61K |
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Fees: |
Initial Franchise Fee: | $9.95K |
Average Franchise Fee: | $10K |
On-Going Royalty: | 6% w/Cap/4.5% |
Average Royalty: | 6% |
Advertising Fee: | 0% |
Average Number of Employees: NA Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association: | No |
Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
Franchisee Association/Member: | No |
Size of Corporate Staff: | 7 |
Site Selection Assistance? | Not Applicable |
Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable |
Financial Assistance? | Yes, Direct |
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Marketing Support: |
Co-Op Advertising: | No |
National Advertising: | No |
Regional Advertising: | No |
Local Advertising: | No |
Marketing Materials: | None Specified |
Additional Services: | None Specified |
Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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On-Going Support: |
Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable |
Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable |
Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees |
Field Training: | Included in Fees |
Initial Store Opening: | Not Applicable |
Inventory Control: | Not Applicable |
Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees |
800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
1. Varies | 0.5-1 Day |
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Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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Financial Net Worth: | 3 |
General Business Experience: | 3 |
Specific Industry Experience: | 3 |
Formal Education: | 2 |
Psychological Profile: | 1 |
Personal Interview(s): | 1 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
African-American: | N/A |
Asian-American: | N/A |
Hispanic: | N/A |
Native American: | N/A |
Other: | N/A |
Specific Minority: | N/A |
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Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract: | 5 Year(s) |
Term of Renewal Period: | 5 Year(s) |
Passive Ownership: | Allowed |
Area Development Agreements? | No |
Sub-Franchising Contracts? | Yes |
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10
U.S.: | Yes, West |
Canada: | No |
Overseas: | No |
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