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Marad Fine Art

MARAD FINE ART offers qualified individuals with a flair for sales and an appreciation of art the chance to operate their own commercial art business from their home or office. Product line contains over 15,000 of the world's best-loved art reproductions in quality, custom mattes and frames at the same low price for each piece. Comprehensive sales training, exclusive territories and a turnkey ordering/fulfillment system allow for easy start-up, operational efficiency, little overhead and NO INVENTORY.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1938

Franchising Since:

2002

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	3	75%
Company-Owned Units:	1	25%
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Total Operating Units:	4	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	4	100%	In 1 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	4	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Connecticut	1

Registered in Following Registration States:

Florida

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$35-60K
Total Investment:	$35-60K
Average Total Investment:	$48K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$35-60K
Average Franchise Fee:	$48K
On-Going Royalty:	4%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees:

1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Home-based

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:	1
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
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:	Not Applicable
Field Training:	Not Applicable
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable

Training:
1. Stamford CT	1 Day
2. Hauppage, NY	1 Day

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
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:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not 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:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	Yes, All Countries

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: