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At a Glance
Products & Services: Discount real-estate services
Number of Locations: 243
Total Investment: $19.52K - 41K
Founded: 1987
Began Franchising: 1993
About Assist-2-Sell
Real estate agents Mary LaMeres-Pomin and Lyle Martin started Assist-2-Sell in Reno, Nevada, in 1987, offering their brokerage services for a low, flat fee. They began franchising the company in 1993.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 230 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 266 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 330 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 416 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Canada, Mexico.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $19,520 - $40,995
Franchise Fee: $9,995
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $9,995
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $40,000
Operations
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 5 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,
Franchise Ranking History
America's Top Global: #188 (2009),
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