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Schakolad Chocolate Factory

Hand-made, fine chocolates made on premises for customers to watch. Over 30 years experience in chocolate making. Our goal is to become the premiere high quality chocolatier in the U.S. and international markets.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1995

Franchising Since:

1999

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	32	97%
Company-Owned Units:	1	3%
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Total Operating Units:	33	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	30	93.8%	In 12 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	2	6.3%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	32	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Florida	9
2. Texas	5
3. Virginia	2

Registered in Following Registration States:

Indiana, Maryland, New York

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Cash Investment:	$110-150K
Total Investment:	$111.6-144K
Average Total Investment:	$130K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	4%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees:

3 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

800-1,400

Preferred Sites:

Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	2
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
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:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable

Training:
1. Orlando, FL	1-2 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	N/A

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	1
Asian-American:	1
Hispanic:	3
Native American:	N/A
Other:	9 Women
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 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5/5 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, Eastern United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: