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Jazzercise

JAZZERCISE is the world's leading international dance fitness franchisor, with a multi-media division and mail-order catalog business at 1-800-FIT-IS-IT, specializing in active wear and accessories.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1969

Franchising Since:

1983

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	7,854	100%
Company-Owned Units:	1	0%
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Total Operating Units:	7,855	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	7,155	88.2%	In 50 States
Canada:	101	1.2%	In 5 Canadian Provinces
International:	860	10.6%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	8,116	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	626
2. Texas	343
3. Ohio	296

Registered in Following Registration States:

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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$1.5-3K
Total Investment:	$3-75K
Average Total Investment:	$39K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$700
Average Franchise Fee:	$1K
On-Going Royalty:	20%
Average Royalty:	20%
Advertising Fee:	NA

Average Number of Employees:

, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

3,000

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Community Building

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:	125
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:	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. Various Locations	3 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	1
General Business Experience:	2
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	5
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:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

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

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

600

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	Yes, All Countries

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: