Business Description

We assist custodial parents in collecting their unpaid child support. We offer a contingency fee-based service, so the custodial parent does not have any out-of-pocket, up-front expenses or fees to pay.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1999

Franchising Since:  2000

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 3 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. Texas	3
2. Florida	3

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$150K
Cash Investment:	$35K+
Total Investment:	$50.6-77.1K
Average Total Investment:	$64K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	Varies
Average Royalty:	-1%
Advertising Fee:	Varies

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

Space Needs (in square footage): 700

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	4
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:	Not Allowed
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:	17
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
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:	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:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Corporate Site	3 Weeks
2. Franchisee Location.	1 Week/Quarter
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10 U.S.: Yes, South and Southeast Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Guardian, The Child Support People.