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Tax Smart America

Full-service business method franchise for existing tax professionals. Extensive professional education, video conference support, practice management and marketing materials.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1999

Franchising Since:

2001

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	17	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
	______	_____
Total Operating Units:	17	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	17	100%	In 1 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	17	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	17

Registered in Following Registration States:

California

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$20K
Cash Investment:	$7.5K
Total Investment:	$30-500K
Average Total Investment:	$265K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	8.0%
Average Royalty:	8%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees:

1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

N/A

Preferred Sites:

Storefront, Strip Center, Home-based

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:	7
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
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:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
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. Corporate Center La Mesa, CA	3 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

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

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	0
Asian-American:	0
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:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 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:

U.S.:	Yes, CA, TX, MO, NV
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: