Year began: 1992 Franchising since: 2000
|
75-430 Gerald Ford Dr., #207
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Phone: (760)779-0101
Fax: (760)779-9191
| Franchisor has 15 employee(s); 15 employee(s) in franchise department.
|
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide
Outside the U.S.:
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies
Costs & Fees
Total investment: $96K-170.5K
Franchise fee: $25K-35K
Ongoing royalty fee: 9%
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable
Renewal fee: Varies
| Type of Financing Available |
| In-House | Third Party |
| Franchise Fee | No | Yes |
| Startup Costs | No | Yes |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | No | Yes |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $200K
Cash liquidity requirement: $50K
Business Experience:- General business experience
Operations
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 3
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.
Training & Support
TRAINING- Available at headquarters: 1 week
- Available at franchisee's location
- Ongoing seminars, field classes, advanced training
ONGOING SUPPORT- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Grand opening
- Internet
- Field operations/evaluations
- Purchasing cooperatives
MARKETING SUPPORT- Co-op advertising
- Ad slicks
- National media
- Regional advertising
Rankings in Entrepreneur magazine 2004-2008
Franchise 500® rank:#225 (2007); #224 (2006); #277 (2005); #361 (2004);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2005;
Top New Ranking:#17 (2005); #30 (2004);
America's Top Global Franchises:#161 (2007); #161 (2006); #177 (2005);
Last Updated: 8/21/2007 12:00:00 AM
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