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Background

Founded: 2001 Franchising since: 2004

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

Phone:
(813)286-8100

Franchisee Association
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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.

Costs and Fees

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 and Support

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

Rankings

Franchise 500® rank:
#470 (2007);

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