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CMIT Solutions

Offers IT service and computer support to small businesses. Franchise can be home-based, as we service the client at their place of business.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1994

Franchising Since:

1998

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	125	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	125	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	125	100%	In 32 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	125	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Cash Investment:	$40-74.2K
Total Investment:	$100-125K
Average Total Investment:	$113K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$39.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$40K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees:

0 Full-time, 6-10 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

N/A

Preferred Sites:

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:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	15
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
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:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Austin, TX	1 Week

Franchisee Qualifications

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

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	3
Asian-American:	2
Hispanic:	2
Native American:	0
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	Managerial Training

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No

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: