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Sona Medspa International

SONA MEDSPA is the premier med-spa franchise in the US. SONA MEDSPA combines state-of-the-art technology with SONA'S patent-pending process called the 'SONA Concept,' which allows laser hair removal and other anti-aging services to be performed in less time, with better results and at fees that are affordable to the general public. All this, offered in an up-scale, spa-like atmosphere.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1997

Franchising Since:

2002

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	36	87.8%
Company-Owned Units:	5	12.2%
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Total Operating Units:	41	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	41	100%	In 31 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	41	100%

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

Registered in Following Registration States:

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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$750K
Cash Investment:	$250K
Total Investment:	$409-825K
Average Total Investment:	$617K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$59.5K Std.
Average Franchise Fee:	$59K
On-Going Royalty:	7.75%
Average Royalty:	8%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees:

5 Full-time, 5 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

3,000-4,200

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Class A Off. Bldg.

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	26
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
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. Corporate Office	4 Days
2. Laser Center	6 Days
3. On-Site	6 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	4
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:	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:	15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	15 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 0 Year(s)
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:	Yes, All Countries

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: