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Aloette Cosmetics

4900 Highlands Pkwy.
Smyrna, GA 30082
800#: (800) ALOETTE
Tel: (678) 444-2563
Fax: (678) 444-2564
E-Mail:
Web Site:
Contact: Mr. Scott May, VP Franchise Operations


ALOETTE is a direct marketer of Aloe Vera-based skin care products. Franchises provide career opportunities to beauty consultants who sell the products through home shows.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1978; First Franchise: 1978
Franchise Units: 79
Company-Owned Units: 3
Total Units: 82
Distribution: U.S. -- 50; Canada -- 32; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 36 States,10 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 18 in ON, 4 in BC, 3 in PQ
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10
Franchisee Qualifications: 1, 2, 5, 2, 1, 2 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: NR
Average Number of Employees: 3 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,000 SF; HB, Light Industrial, Retail (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $10-20K
Total Investment: $55-86.3K; Average Total Investment: $70K
Minimum Net Worth: $10K
Fees: Franchise: $20K; Average Franchise Fee: $20K
Royalty: 5%
Advertising: N/A

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Encourage Conversions: N/A
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: Yes(D) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 25
On-Going Support: C,D,E,h (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Days Operations Training at Franchise; 2 Days Sales Training at Franchise.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: Ontario
Overseas: No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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