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Interquest Detection Canines

INTERQUEST provides a home-based business opportunity incorporating the use of scent-trained canines to detect the presence of contraband in schools and industry. Limited competition, with great territories available throughout the US.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1988

Franchising Since:

1999

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	37	94.9%
Company-Owned Units:	2	5.1%
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Total Operating Units:	39	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	39	100%	In 0 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	39	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Texas	8
2. California	7
3. Louisiana	3

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$30-50K
Total Investment:	$30-70K
Average Total Investment:	$50K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees:

1-3 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:	10
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
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:	At Additional Cost
Central Purchasing:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
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. Houston, TX	2 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4

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:	10 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, Southeast, Northeast
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: