Business Description

AIM MAIL CENTERS has developed a unique and attractive franchise opportunity designed for motivated professionals. AIM MAIL CENTERS are complete business service centers, offering a wide array of products and services to small businesses and the general consumer, including shipping with UPS, FedEx and USPS. We provide packaging, stamps, faxing, mailbox rentals, photocopies, office supplies and much more. Our advanced systems, training and field support make AIM the right choice for entrepreneurs.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1985

Franchising Since:  1989

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	110	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	110	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 110 100% In 22 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 110 100.0%

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

Density

Units

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Cash Investment:	$40K
Total Investment:	$125-175K
Average Total Investment:	$150K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$26.9K
Average Franchise Fee:	$27K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 800-1,200

Preferred Sites: Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	1
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	14
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:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Corporate Headquarters	2 Weeks
2. Store	3 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 40 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from AIM Mail Centers.