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Energy Wise



Energy Wise
215 Dutton Ave.
Sebastopol, CA 95472




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Business Description

ENERGY WISE provides a yearly preventive maintenance program of the major appliances in the home, which save our customers money, while providing them with peace of mind. In addition, we offer a line of products and services which increase energy efficiency, improve air and water quality and provide for easier home maintenance - an excellent home-based business.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1990

Franchising Since:  1996

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

6

85.7%
Company-Owned Units:114.3%
 
Total Operating Units:
7
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:3100%In 1 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
3
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California3

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Virginia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $50K
Cash Investment:$28-49.5K
Total Investment:$28-49.5K
Average Total Investment:$39K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$12.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$12K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:0%
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
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: N/A
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
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:Included in Fees
Field Training:Not Applicable
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Sonoma County, CA1 Week
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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