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SealMaster

SEALMASTER is now offering manufacturing/sales opportunities in the billion dollar pavement products industry. This is a business-to-business franchise, offering pavement sealers, crack fillers, asphalt repair products, tennis court/running track coatings, traffic striping paints, tools, equipment and more. Turn-key operations available with on-going training and support.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1969

Franchising Since:

1993

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	31	93.9%
Company-Owned Units:	2	6.1%
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Total Operating Units:	33	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	27	100%	In 17 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	27	100%

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

Registered in Following Registration States:

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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$300-500K
Cash Investment:	$295.3-632K
Total Investment:	$295.3-632K
Average Total Investment:	$464K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$35K
Average Franchise Fee:	$35K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	1.5%

Average Number of Employees:

3 Full-time, 3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

7,000-10,000

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	27
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
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:	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:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Corporate Headquarters, OH	2 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	3
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:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10/5/5/5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
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 Countries

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: