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Berlitz International
400 Alexander Park Dr.
Princeton, NJ 08540
800#: (800) 626-6419
Tel: (609) 514-3046
Fax: (609) 514-9675
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.berlitz.com
Contact: Mr. Charles J. Gilbert, Dir. Worldwide Franchise
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Franchisor Background
Established: 1900
First Franchise: 1996
Franchise Units: 80
Company-Owned Units: 350
Total Units: 430
Distribution:
U.S. -- 91;
Canada -- 11;
International -- 328
-North America -- Operations in NR
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 18 in NY, 18 in CA, 18 in FL
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 50
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 5, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,IL,MD,MI,NY,OR,VA,WA (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,500-3,000 SF; NA
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $150-300K
Total Investment: $150-300K
Average Total Investment: $225.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $300K
Fees:
-Franchise: $30-50K
-Average Franchise Fee: $40.0K
-Royalty: 10%
-Average Royalty: 10.0%
-Advertising: 2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: Yes/10
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 7000
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 2 Weeks Home Office; 2 Weeks Division Training; 2 Weeks On-Site.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: Southeast, West
Canada: NB
Overseas: Africa, Central Asia, Asia
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