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Beauty Brands Salon-Spa-Superstore

BEAUTY BRANDS SALON/SPA/SUPERSTORE is the cutting-edge concept that offers consumers a "total beauty" experience. We have brought together a full-service salon and spa and have showcased it in a dynamic 6,000-7,000 square-foot retail environment offering nearly 50,000 units of product representing the top salon brands for hair, skin and nails.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1995

Franchising Since:

1999

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	2	3.6%
Company-Owned Units:	54	96.4%
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Total Operating Units:	56	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	56	100%	In 5 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	56	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Colorado	6
2. Texas	6
3. Kansas	4

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$3MM
Cash Investment:	$150-250K
Total Investment:	$595-936K
Average Total Investment:	$765K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	1-5%
Average Royalty:	3%
Advertising Fee:	1-2%

Average Number of Employees:

10 Full-time, 20 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

5,000-7,000

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

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:	50
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
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:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Kansas City, MO	4-6 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	4
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:	Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
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:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: