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Language instruction, publishing and translation services
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1878
Franchising Since: 1996
IFA Member
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 100 | | 22.2% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 350 | | 77.8% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 450 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 111 | | 24.7% | | In 0 States |
| Canada: | 11 | | 2.4% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 328 | | 72.9% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 450 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. California | 18 | | 2. Florida | 18 | | 3. New York | 18 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $300K |
| Cash Investment: | $150-300K |
| Total Investment: | $150-300K |
| Average Total Investment: | $225K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $30-50K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $40K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 10% |
| Average Royalty: | 10% |
| Advertising Fee: | 2% |
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 1 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,500-3,000
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 7000 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes |
| Financial Assistance? | No |
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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 |
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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: | Included in Fees |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Not Applicable |
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Training: |
| 1. Home Office | 2 Weeks | | 2. Division Training | 2 Weeks | | 3. On-Site | 2 Weeks |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 4 |
| General Business Experience: | 5 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 2 |
| Formal Education: | 3 |
| Psychological Profile: | 4 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | N/A |
| Asian-American: | N/A |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | N/A |
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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? | Yes, for 1 Year(s) |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | No |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 50
| U.S.: | Yes, Southeast, West |
| Canada: | Yes, NB |
| Overseas: | Yes, Africa, Central Asia, Asia |
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