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Manufacturing Management Associates

Manufacturing consulting: for the small- and medium-size company. Teaching you the market development and sales techniques that made the 'big guys' big. We use your experience and knowledge with our proven methodologies to deliver a quality service.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1982

Franchising Since:

1992

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	10	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
	______	_____
Total Operating Units:	10	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	8	80%	In 6 States
Canada:	2	20%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
	______	_____
Total:	10	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Illinois	2
2. Indiana	2

Registered in Following Registration States:

Illinois, Michigan

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$25-50K
Cash Investment:	$10-15K
Total Investment:	$15-25K
Average Total Investment:	$20K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$6-8K
Average Franchise Fee:	$7K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	1%/$500

Average Number of Employees:

1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

N/A

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	20
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	N/A

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:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Not Applicable
Field Training:	Not Applicable
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. Chicago, IL	8-10 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	4
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:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 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:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: