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Superior Walls Of America

We provide license agreements to manufacturer, sell and install the patented SUPERIOR WALLS SYSTEM, a pre-cast, insulated, studded, waterproof concrete foundation wall for new residential and light commercial construction.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1985

Franchising Since:

1999

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	22	95.7%
Company-Owned Units:	1	4.3%
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Total Operating Units:	23	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	22	95.7%	In 12 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	1	4.3%	In 1 Foreign Countries
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Total:	23	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Pennsylvania	4
2. New York	2

Registered in Following Registration States:

Indiana, New York

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$500K
Cash Investment:	$500K
Total Investment:	$1-3MM
Average Total Investment:	$2000K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$85K (US); 125K (Canada)
Average Franchise Fee:	$85K
On-Going Royalty:	4%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees:

20 Full-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

~30,000

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

28' Ceilings, O/H Crane

Encourage Conversions?

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:	20
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:	Brochures
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	At Additional Cost
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Corporate Office	1 Weeks
2. Field Location	5 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
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:	10/10/10 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?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

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

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: