Business Description

INTERQUEST provides a home-based business opportunity incorporating the use of scent-trained canines to detect the presence of contraband in schools and industry. Limited competition, with great territories available throughout the US.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1988

Franchising Since:  1999

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	38	95%
Company-Owned Units:	2	5%
Total Operating Units:	40	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 40 100% In 0 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 40 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Texas	8
2. Louisiana	3
3. California	7

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$30-50K
Total Investment:	$30-70K
Average Total Investment:	$50K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 1-3 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 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:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	10
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
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:	At Additional Cost
Central Purchasing:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Houston, TX	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 5 U.S.: Yes, Southeast, Northeast Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Interquest Detection Canines.