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RainSoft

RAINSOFT Water Treament has enjoyed nearly constant expansion in its 51-year history. RAINSOFT provides clean, soft, luxurious great-tasting water to homes and businesses. With a lifetime warranty, one of the strongest in the industry, you know, like our one million plus clients, that you are in good hands. With Franchise-like programs and on-site support before, during and after opening, many dealers are now second-generation businesses with significant cash flow and both passive and active income.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1953

Franchising Since:

1959

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	190	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	190	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	162	85.3%	In 36 States
Canada:	4	2.1%	In 2 Canadian Provinces
International:	24	12.6%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	190	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Florida	22
2. Texas	14
3. Michigan	10

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$70-100K
Total Investment:	$70-100K
Average Total Investment:	$85K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$0K
Average Franchise Fee:	$0K
On-Going Royalty:	0%
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees:

15 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

2,500

Preferred Sites:

Strip Center

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:	170
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No

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:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. 14 Days	1 Week
2. Before/during/after opening new store;	Up to 6 Weeks
3. Conventions/Meetings	twice a year

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	2
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
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:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	2 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	2 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
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, All Canada
Overseas:	Yes, All Countries, Emphasis on UK, France, Russia, Chi

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: