Business Description

A national executive search firm specializing in store and mid-level management through vice president level positions in the retail, hospitality and service industries.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1984

Franchising Since:  1999

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	5	71.4%
Company-Owned Units:	2	28.6%
Total Operating Units:	7	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 7 100% In 6 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 7 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Connecticut	1
2. Rhode Island	1
3. Massachusetts	2

Registered in Following Registration States: Rhode Island

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$50-60K
Total Investment:	$50-60K
Average Total Investment:	$40K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	10%
Average Royalty:	10%
Advertising Fee:	8%

Average Number of Employees: , 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 150+

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

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:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
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:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	12
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
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:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Not Applicable
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Atlanta, GA	4 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 5 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from PMA Franchise Systems.