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2012 Franchise 500
#354
At a Glance

Products & Services: Peer consulting groups for small-business owners

Number of Locations: 27

Total Investment: $41.5K - 63K

Founded: 2001

Began Franchising: 2007

Private Owned

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2011 21 0 0 6
2010 20 0 0 6
2009 14 0 0 6
2008 6 0 0 6
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $41,500 - $63,000
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4-6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $100,000
Liquid Cash Available: $35,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
Financing Type In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 2 days. At franchisee's location: 2-3 days. Online/phone training
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media,

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #354 (2012), #416 (2011),
Low-Cost: #74 (2012), #98 (2011),
Top New: #32 (2012), #42 (2011),

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