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AIT Freight Systems
Freight forwarder - international and domestic.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1979
Franchising Since:
1988
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
17
63%
Company-Owned Units:
10
37%
______
_____
Total Operating Units:
27
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
27
100%
In 16 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
______
_____
Total:
27
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. North Carolina
2
2. Texas
2
3. Illinois
1
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Illinois, New York
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$46K
Cash Investment:
$25-50K
Total Investment:
$46K
Average Total Investment:
$46K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$13K
Average Franchise Fee:
$13K
On-Going Royalty:
12.8%
Average Royalty:
13%
Advertising Fee:
1%
Average Number of Employees:
5 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
10,000
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
No
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:
35
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
No
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Direct
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:
Not Applicable
Field Training:
Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:
Included in Fees
Inventory Control:
Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:
Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:
Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:
Included in Fees
Training:
1. Chicago, IL
2 Days
Email
Print
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:
4
General Business Experience:
5
Specific Industry Experience:
5
Formal Education:
3
Psychological Profile:
4
Personal Interview(s):
4
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
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:
20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:
10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:
Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?
Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?
No
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:
2
U.S.:
Yes, Southwest, Northeast
Canada:
Yes, All Canada
Overseas:
No
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