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Profit-Tell International
 

PROFIT-TELL is a leader in providing audio marketing solutions to businesses through message-on-hold, enhancement of existing Websites with streaming audio, in-store overhead announcements and more cutting-edge audio marketing solutions. We teach franchisees how to build a solid and loyal customer base with immediate cash flow and no receivables. Our program includes: low investment/low overhead. Every business needs our service. No evenings or weekends.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1993

Franchising Since:

  2002

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:30 96.8%  
Company-Owned Units:1 3.2%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:31 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:31 100% In 11 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:31 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. California14
2. Illinois3

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$125K
Cash Investment:$25K
Total Investment:$25-35K
Average Total Investment:$30K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$22.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$22K
On-Going Royalty:0%
Average Royalty:0%
Advertising Fee:5%

Average Number of Employees:

   2 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

  

Preferred Sites:

   Home-based

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:10
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
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: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:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Hinsdale, IL6 Days
2. Curriculum6 Months
 

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:0
Asian-American:1
Hispanic:0
Native American:0
Other:0
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:20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:20 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:

   18
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:No
 
 
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