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Online Trading Academy



Online Trading Academy
18004 Sky Park Circle S., # 140
Irvine, CA 92612




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Business Description

We are the global brand leader in direct access trading education for: stocks, futures and options. All students earn tuition rebates from a choice of five (5) brokers. Our classes are delivered via Web, CDROM and classroom experiences. OTA won the Voyager Award from Technology Investor Magazine for Education Excellence.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1997

Franchising Since:  2004

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

10

90.9%
Company-Owned Units:19.1%
 
Total Operating Units:
11
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:763.6%In 6 States
Canada:19.1%In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:327.3%In 3 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
11
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California2
2. New York1
3. Texas2

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: $200K
Cash Investment:$50-100K
Total Investment:$200-250K
Average Total Investment:$225K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$65-190K
Average Franchise Fee:$127K
On-Going Royalty:10%
Average Royalty:10%
Advertising Fee:3%
 
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 3,000

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites: Office Bldg.

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:4
Psychological Profile:5
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 0 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: 12
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Radio Ads, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:At Additional Cost
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
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. Instructors at Irvine, CA2 Weeks Plus 2 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, Europe First, then Asia
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