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American Asphalt Sealcoating

Get your share at the billion dollar pavement maintenance industry with our franchise. Residential, commercial and industrial sealcoating and pavement services. 94% of all pavement is asphalt that needs our service. (50 million driveways, 7+ million parking lots, 4 million miles of road.) Our expert training staff and low start-up investment of $38K will get you up and running within 60 days. Your trained crew will perform the work while you manage the business from your home-based office.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1988

Franchising Since:

1998

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	11	91.7%
Company-Owned Units:	1	8.3%
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Total Operating Units:	12	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	11	100%	In 4 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	11	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Ohio	4
2. Virginia	1

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$50K
Cash Investment:	$10-30K
Total Investment:	$35-50K
Average Total Investment:	$42K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$15K
Average Franchise Fee:	$15K
On-Going Royalty:	5-7%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees:

1-2 Full-time, 1-2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	6
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
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:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	1
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	3

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:	15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	15 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?	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:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: