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Vital Dent

East River International LLC D/B/A Vital Dent offers our franchisees the opportunity to buy a Dental Office Management Company (the Franchised Business). Vital Dent offers franchisees turn-key businesses, by providing the know-how and the latest technology needed in order to start the Franchised Business from the ground up. The Franchised Business provides dental management services to a Professional Corporation run by a dentist, as well as unique marketing and branding services and human resources.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1989

Franchising Since:

1995

IFA Member

CFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	350	87.5%
Company-Owned Units:	50	12.5%
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Total Operating Units:	400	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	24	6%	In 3 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	376	94%	In 10 Foreign Countries
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Total:	400	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. New York	17
2. Florida	6
3. Massachusetts	1

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$500K
Cash Investment:	$50K
Total Investment:	$700K
Average Total Investment:	$700K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$87.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$87K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	5%

Average Number of Employees:

8 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

2,000

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	15
Site Selection Assistance?	No
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:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable

Training:
1. NR	NR

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	3

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	1
Hispanic:	21
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:	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.:	No
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

CFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: