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Apartment Selector
P. O. Box 8355
Dallas, TX 75205-0060




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Business Description

APARTMENT SELECTOR is the nation's oldest and largest FREE apartment and home rental service. Our fee is paid by apartment owners. Extensive training systems for agents and management. Referral network called Official Relocation Network.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1959

Franchising Since:  1983

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

24

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
24
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:24100%In 6 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
24
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Texas8

Registered in 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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $NA
Cash Investment:$3K+
Total Investment:$10K
Average Total Investment:$10K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$2.5-10K
Average Franchise Fee:$6K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:1%
 
Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 250

Preferred Sites: Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:4
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:1
Personal Interview(s):1
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:3 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:3 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?No
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 3
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?No
 
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
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:At Additional Cost
Field Training:At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:At Additional Cost
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Dallas, TX1 Week
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 2

U.S.:

Yes, Southeast, West
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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