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Aloette Cosmetics

ALOETTE is a direct marketer of Aloe Vera-based skin care products. Franchises provide career opportunities to beauty consultants who sell the products through home shows.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1978

Franchising Since:

1978

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	58	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	58	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	37	63.8%	In 36 States
Canada:	21	36.2%	In 10 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	58	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Ontario	18
2. British Columbia	4
3. Quebec	3

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$10K
Cash Investment:	$10-20K
Total Investment:	$55-86.3K
Average Total Investment:	$71K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$20K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	NA

Average Number of Employees:

3 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

1,000

Preferred Sites:

Home-based

Other Sites:

Light Industrial, Retail

Encourage Conversions?

Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	25
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable

Training:
1. Operations Training at Franchise	2 Days
2. Sales Training at Franchise	2 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	1
General Business Experience:	2
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	2

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, ON
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: