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MarbleLife

Specializes in the restoration, preservation and maintenance services for natural stones and other surfaces.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1987

Franchising Since:

1993

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	53	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	53	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	43	81.1%	In 38 States
Canada:	1	1.9%	In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:	9	17%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	53	100%

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

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$Varies
Cash Investment:	$50K+
Total Investment:	$65-115K
Average Total Investment:	$90K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$5K/100K Pop.
Average Franchise Fee:	$-1K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees:

3+ Full-time, 0 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:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	12
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
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:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Grand Prairie, TX	2 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

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

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

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 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?	No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	Yes, All Europe and Middle East

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: