Business Description

Application of proprietary EPC 2000 coating to protect bath fixtures during the construction process. Franchises call on general contractors.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1996

Franchising Since:  1997

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	6	85.7%
Company-Owned Units:	1	14.3%
Total Operating Units:	7	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 7 100% In 7 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 7 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Georgia	0
2. North Carolina	0
3. Virginia	0

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Virginia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$150K
Cash Investment:	$30-75K
Total Investment:	$46.1-91.7K
Average Total Investment:	$69K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	8%
Average Royalty:	8%
Advertising Fee:	3%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	6
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
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:	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:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Corporate Office	1 Week
2. Location	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10 U.S.: Yes, SE, SW, W Canada: Yes, AB Overseas: Yes, Europe, Asia	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Essentials Protective Coatings.