Business Description

In a factory showroom, master distributor format, ECOsmarte develops a wholesale and retail business featuring non-chemical swimming pools, spa and ponds, using ECOsmarte proprietary technology.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1994

Franchising Since:  1999

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	4	50%
Company-Owned Units:	4	50%
Total Operating Units:	8	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 5 62.5% In 4 States Canada: 1 12.5% In 1 Canadian Provinces International: 2 25% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 8 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. North Carolina	1
2. Minnesota	2
3. California	2

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$50-100K
Total Investment:	$75-220K
Average Total Investment:	$148K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$5K
On-Going Royalty:	0%
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,500

Preferred Sites: Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	12
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No
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:	Not Applicable
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	At Additional Cost
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Minneapolis, MN	3 Days
2. Las Vegas, NV	2 Days
3. Atlantic City, NJ	2 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3 U.S.: No Canada: Yes, Quebec Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from EcoSmarte Planet Friendly.