Business Description

Equipment rental in 4 different options: tools, recreational vehicles, special events, motorcycles. Full operating support, including school. Buying group with central billing. Specific insurance plans. Own computer program.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1979

Franchising Since:  1982

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	80	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	80	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 0 0% In 0 States Canada: 80 100% In 3 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 80 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Quebec	63
2. Ontario	11
3. New Brunswick	6

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$25K
Cash Investment:	$25-65K
Total Investment:	$75-500K
Average Total Investment:	$288K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$20K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	3%

Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	3
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?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	5
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
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:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Head Office	1 Week
2. Store	1 Month
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 8 U.S.: Yes, As Master Franchisor Canada: Yes, Ontario Overseas: Yes, As Master Franchisor	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Joe Rent All/Loue Tout.