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We are a true 'white collar' franchise. We offer 'exclusive' territories with professional customers. 9 to 5, no holidays or late nights, a normal life. High profit margin per transaction and a high 80% repeat factor.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1992

Franchising Since:

1996

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	51	98.1%
Company-Owned Units:	1	1.9%
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Total Operating Units:	52	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	52	100%	In 30 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	52	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	5
2. Florida	4
3. Virginia	4

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Virginia, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$34.4-43.7K
Total Investment:	$112-331
Average Total Investment:	$221K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$10-40K
Average Franchise Fee:	$15K
On-Going Royalty:	4.5-9%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees:

1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

400

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Not Applicable

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:	4
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:	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

Training:
1. Fairfax, VA	5 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	1
Asian-American:	1
Hispanic:	0
Native American:	0
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	Our minority owners are some of our best!

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 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:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: