Business Description

LEMON TREE serves the full-service haircare needs of the entire family. We offer affordable prices and quality service and use only quality, name-brand products. We provide our franchisees a strong, hands-on training program.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1975

Franchising Since:  1976

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	60	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	60	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 60 100% In 5 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 60 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Florida	2
2. New Jersey	2
3. New York	53

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, New York

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$40K
Cash Investment:	$25-30K
Total Investment:	$44-75K
Average Total Investment:	$60K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$15K
Average Franchise Fee:	$15K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	$400/Mo.

Average Number of Employees: 5 Full-time, 3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	2
General Business Experience:	2
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	15 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:	6
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:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Main Office	5 Days
2. Location of Franchise	Minimum 5 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10 U.S.: Yes, Northeast, Southeast Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Lemon Tree Family Hair Salon.