Business Description

We provide license agreements to manufacturer, sell and install the patented SUPERIOR WALLS SYSTEM, a pre-cast, insulated, studded, waterproof concrete foundation wall for new residential and light commercial construction.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1981

Franchising Since:  1985

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	23	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	23	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 22 95.7% In 10 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 1 4.3% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 23 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Michigan	2
2. Pennsylvania	6
3. Wisconsin	2

Registered in Following Registration States: Indiana, New York

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$500K
Cash Investment:	$500K
Total Investment:	$2-3MM
Average Total Investment:	$2500K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	4%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 8 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): ~30,000

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites: 28' Ceilings, O/H Crane

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	3
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10/10/10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	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:	20
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:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	At Additional Cost
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Corporate Office	2 Weeks
2. Field Location	3 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, England, Philippines	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Superior Walls Of America.