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Line-X Franchise Development Co.

2012 Franchise 500
#195
At a Glance

Products & Services: Spray-on truck bed liners & protective coatings

Number of Locations: 480

Total Investment: $126.75K - 266.5K

Founded: 1993

Began Franchising: 1999

Private Owned

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2011 388 52 39 1
2010 401 50 85 2
2009 401 48 75 0
2008 460 44 51 0
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $126,750 - $266,500
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $25,000
Operations
5% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% 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: At franchisee's location: 5 days. At training center : 5 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media,
Other marketing support: PR

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #195 (2012), #438 (2011), #484 (2010), #419 (2009), #144 (2008),
America's Top Global: #153 (2012), #110 (2008),