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DRY-B-LO Designer Deck Drain System

DRY-B-LO Designer Deck Drain System is one of the nation's fastest-growing franchise companies in the booming home improvement industry. We currently offer "exclusive territory" opportunities to qualified individuals. Our comprehensive training program provides business management, sales and technical instruction and a strong, on-going support system. No construction or trade experience is required.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1993

Franchising Since:

1997

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	29	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
	______	_____
Total Operating Units:	29	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	29	100%	In 7 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	29	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. South Carolina	6
2. Georgia	5
3. North Carolina	4

Registered in Following Registration States:

Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$65.7-147.8K
Total Investment:	$65.7-147.8K
Average Total Investment:	$107K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$15K and 25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	7.5%
Average Royalty:	8%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees:

3 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Home-based

Other Sites:

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:	4
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
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:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Atlanta, GA	1 Week
2. Denver, CO	1 Week

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	5

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:	Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	5/5/5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	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:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: