Business Description

Manufacturing consulting: for the small- and medium-size company. Teaching you the market development and sales techniques that made the 'big guys' big. We use your experience and knowledge with our proven methodologies to deliver a quality service.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1982

Franchising Since:  1992

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	10	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	10	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 8 80% In 6 States Canada: 2 20% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 10 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Indiana	2
2. Illinois	2

Registered in Following Registration States: Illinois, Michigan

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$25-50K
Cash Investment:	$10-15K
Total Investment:	$15-25K
Average Total Investment:	$20K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$6-8K
Average Franchise Fee:	$7K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	1%/$500

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
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:	20
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
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:	At Additional Cost
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Not Applicable
Field Training:	Not Applicable
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Chicago, IL	8-10 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Manufacturing Management Associates.