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Online Trading Academy
Irvine, CA 92612
- (888) 841-8418 / (949) 608-6020
- (949) 608-6026 (Fax)
- Mr. Ralph Loberger, VP Franchise Development
- [email protected]
We are the global brand leader in direct access trading education for: stocks, futures and options. All students earn tuition rebates from a choice of five (5) brokers. Our classes are delivered via Web, CDROM and classroom experiences. OTA won the Voyager Award from Technology Investor Magazine for Education Excellence.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1997
Franchising Since: 2004
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 10 | 90.9% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 1 | 9.1% |
| Total Operating Units | 11 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 7 | 63.6% | In 6 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 9.1% | In 1 Provinces |
| International | 3 | 27.3% | In 3 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 11 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| California | 2 |
| Texas | 2 |
| New York | 1 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia
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General Information
| IFA Member | No |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | No |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 12 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | Yes |
| Financial Assistance | Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | No |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | Yes |
| Regional Advertising | No |
| Local Advertising | Yes |
| Marketing Materials | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Radio Ads, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos |
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | Yes, at additional cost |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Included |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | Included |
| Inventory Control | N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Training
| Instructors at Irvine, CA | 2 Weeks Plus 2 Weeks |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $200K |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $50-100K |
| Total Investment | $200-250K |
| Average Total Investment | $225K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $65-190K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $127K |
| On-Going Royalty | 10% |
| Average Royalty | 10% |
| Advertising Fee | 3% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 3 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 3,000 |
| Preferred Site Types | |
| Other Site Types Allowed | Office Bldg. |
| Encourages Conversions | Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 3 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 2 |
| Formal Education | 4 |
| Psychological Profile | 5 |
| Personal Interviews | 5 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 10 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 5 |
| Passive Ownership? | Not Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? |
Yes, for 0 years |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 12 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States |
| Canada | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas | Yes, Europe First, then Asia |
