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Country Place Living

Country Place Living offers franchises for assisted living and group home residences. Our residences are places where seniors truly feel at home and maintain their dignity. We specialize in small group residences consisting of either 18 apartments (Country Place Senior Living) or 8 bedrooms (Country Place Home Plus.) Country Place Senior Living is designed for active seniors, while Country Place Home Plus is created especially for those seniors who may need additional specialized care.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1981

Franchising Since:

2007

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	1	11.1%
Company-Owned Units:	8	88.9%
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Total Operating Units:	9	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	9	100%	In 1 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	9	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Kansas	9

Registered in Following Registration States:

Florida, Indiana, Oregon

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$150K - 500K
Total Investment:	$600K - 2.3MM
Average Total Investment:	$1450K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$37500
Average Franchise Fee:	$0K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	1/2%

Average Number of Employees:

8 - 13 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

.75 acre to 1.5 acres

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Near Healthcare

Encourage Conversions?

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	6
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, In-house Marketing
Other Marketing Support:	Marketing Program

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
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:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable

Training:
1. Dallas, TX	2 1/2 Days
2. Wichita, KS	12 Days
3. Franchisee Location	3-5 Days

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:	5
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:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All states except for WA, CA, HI
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: