Business Description

Highly efficient and automated out-patient clinics for hemorrhoid and related rectal procedures. Proprietary laser techniques developed by Dr. Anning insure painless, 20-minute procedure and minimal recuperative discomfort. Lucrative business that takes advantage of the fact that 1 in 8 adults requires rectal surgery. 12 week training at headquarters clinic. All procedures on video. Excellent opportunity to work with the best!

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1987

Franchising Since:  1988

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	32	97%
Company-Owned Units:	1	3%
Total Operating Units:	33	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 27 81.8% In 10 States Canada: 3 9.1% In 2 Canadian Provinces International: 3 9.1% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 33 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Ohio	5
2. Mississippi	2
3. Kentucky	2

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$80-125K
Total Investment:	$140-225K
Average Total Investment:	$182K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,500-2,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	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?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	12
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. Anning Clinic	12 Weeks
2. On-Site	3 Weeks
3. Video Training Procedures	On-Going
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 2 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, ON Only Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Hemorrhoid Clinic, The.