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AristoCare

Today the rapidly-growing senior population is fueling the demand for in-home health services. This demand has created explosive growth in the senior care industry. The ARISTOCARE private duty home care system is a full-service medical business, providing two income streams for non-medical and medical care senior services. ARISTOCARE provides excellent ownership opportunities. No previous experience in home health care is necessary. Comprehensive 2 week training provided.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1999

Franchising Since:

2003

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	2	40%
Company-Owned Units:	3	60%
	______	_____
Total Operating Units:	5	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	5	100%	In 2 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	5	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Arizona	3

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Michigan

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$50K-60K
Total Investment:	$148-259K
Average Total Investment:	$199K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$36K
Average Franchise Fee:	$36K
On-Going Royalty:	5%-7%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:

Average Number of Employees:

2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

600

Preferred Sites:

Strip Center

Other Sites:

Exec. Suite

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?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	N/A

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	Cooperative advertising depending on area

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
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. Tucson, AZ Corporate Office	2 Weeks
2. On-Site	1 Week

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
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:	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:	10 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, All United States
Canada:	Yes
Overseas:	Yes

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: