Business Description

Group of independent real estate brokers everywhere in Quebec. Complete real estate services.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1979

Franchising Since:  1982

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	64	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	64	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 0 0% In 0 States Canada: 64 100% In 1 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 64 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Quebec	55

Registered in Following Registration States: Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$10K
Total Investment:	$10-50K
Average Total Investment:	$30K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$6-17K
Average Franchise Fee:	$12K
On-Going Royalty:	Flat
Average Royalty:	-1%
Advertising Fee:	Flat

Average Number of Employees: 10 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

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:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	1 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:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	4
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
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:	At Additional Cost
Central Purchasing:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	At Additional Cost
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	At Additional Cost
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	At Additional Cost
Training:
1. Headquarters	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:	6
U.S.:	No
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	No