Ideal Image

Founded: 2001 Franchising since: 2004

Address: 4830 W. Kennedy Blvd., #440 Tampa, Florida 33609

Phone: (813)286-8100 Franchisee Association Ideal Image National Advisory Council

Franchisor is a privately-held company with 20 employee(s); 4 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2007	60	0	1	7
2006	44	0	1	6

Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide

Exclusive territories available.

Total investment: $551,300 - $903,400
Franchise fee: $25,000 - $35,000
Ongoing royalty fee: 9%
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable


Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $750,000
Cash liquidity requirement: $450,000

Operations

• 63% of all franchisees own more than one unit
• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 4
• Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (12% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at headquarters: 2-4 weeks
• At franchisee's location: As needed
• Ongoing online training

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Grand opening
• Internet
• Security/safety procedures
• Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support

• Regional advertising

Other marketing support

• Market-specific ad campaigns

Franchise 500® rank:
#470 (2007);