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Tax Centers of America
1611 E. Main St.
Russellville, AR 72801-5328


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Business Description

TAX CENTERS OF AMERICA is a tax preparation and electronic filing company with franchises in over 15 states. Our franchisees are provided with all the training and knowledge, and full-time support, to become successful. We are innovative in offering franchise opportunities to individuals desiring to become self-employed and businesses searching for a significant income stream. Franchises have unlimited expansion with our unique satellite system. The entrepreneurial spirit is a fundamental motivation.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1995

Franchising Since:  1996

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

121

98.4%
Company-Owned Units:21.6%
 
Total Operating Units:
123
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:123100%In 16 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
123
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Nebraska8
2. Louisiana10
3. Arkansas67

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $NA
Cash Investment:$23.2-28.9K
Total Investment:$23.2-28.9K
Average Total Investment:$26K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$15.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$16K
On-Going Royalty:$17/Return
Average Royalty:-1%
Advertising Fee:NA
 
Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 2 Part-time

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

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

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: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:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 13
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?No
 
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:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Not Applicable
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. Russellville, AR4 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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