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Ahead Human Resources

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Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1995

Franchising Since:

2000

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	7	87.5%
Company-Owned Units:	1	12.5%
	______	_____
Total Operating Units:	8	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	8	100%	In 6 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	8	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Connecticut	2
2. Kentucky	2
3. Wisconsin	2

Registered in Following Registration States:

Florida, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$Varies
Cash Investment:	$17.7-23.7K
Total Investment:	$104.8-171.7K
Average Total Investment:	$138K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$17.7-23.7K
Average Franchise Fee:	$18K
On-Going Royalty:	Varies
Average Royalty:	-1%
Advertising Fee:	Varies

Average Number of Employees:

1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

100-1,500

Preferred Sites:

Storefront, Strip Center, Home-based

Other Sites:

Office

Encourage Conversions?

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	22
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No

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

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
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:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Louisville, KY	2 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	50% Women
Specific Minority:	We strongly encourage potential minority candidates to inquire and apply.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: