Business Description

Adult store franchise system, specializing in lingerie, oils, games, magazines, books, videos, toys and other products. Up-to-date selection ensures sales with better than average margin. Franchisor is Canada's complete distributor of lingerie and adult product.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1982

Franchising Since:  1999

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	2	9.5%
Company-Owned Units:	19	90.5%
Total Operating Units:	21	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 0 0% In 0 States Canada: 21 100% In 1 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 21 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Alberta	21

Registered in Following Registration States: Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$128-193K
Total Investment:	$128-193K
Average Total Investment:	$160K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 2-3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200-1,600

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	1
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
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:	18
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	N/A
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:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Corporate Store Location	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Love Boutique, The.