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ProSpection
 

Benefits of PROSPECTION include large territories, lower franchise fees, interest-free financing, training and more. You also have access to our team of marketing, technology and business development experts. Compare us to other inspection franchises and then contact us for a cost/benefit analysis. PROSPECTION is a subsidiary of Merrymeeting Inc. (MMI) an investment firm specializing in the acquisition and development of franchise systems. Through its multiple franchises, MMI operates 800+ units.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  2003

Franchising Since:

  2003

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:15 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:15 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:15 100% In 5 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:15 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Utah4
2. Texas2

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$None
Cash Investment:$3-4K
Total Investment:$15.2-38.5K
Average Total Investment:$27K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$6K or 12K
Average Franchise Fee:$9K
On-Going Royalty:7%
Average Royalty:7%
Advertising Fee:2%

Average Number of Employees:

   1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   N/A

Preferred Sites:

   Home-based

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

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:25
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items
Additional Services:Newsletter, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Not Applicable
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. 8 Different Locations7 Days
2. Online6 Hours
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:2
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:1
Psychological Profile:1
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:1 Woman
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:7 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:7 Year(s)
Passive Ownership: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:

   25
U.S.:Yes, All US except NV, OR, MA, CT, PA, AZ, LA, NJ, NC,
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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