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Crack Team, The

THE CRACK TEAM offers a unique specialty service repairing concrete. Cracked and leaking concrete can be repaired permanently, quickly and inexpensively using our proven materials.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1985

Franchising Since:

2001

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	28	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
	______	_____
Total Operating Units:	28	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	28	100%	In 15 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
	______	_____
Total:	28	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Missouri	8
2. Michigan	3
3. Illinois	3

Registered in Following Registration States:

Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$150-175K
Cash Investment:	$75K
Total Investment:	$66-89K
Average Total Investment:	$80K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$35K
Average Franchise Fee:	$35K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees:

2 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

300

Preferred Sites:

Home-based

Other Sites:

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:	8
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
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:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	3

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, But Discouraged
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, Midwest, East Coast
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: