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Our Town America



Our Town America
3845 Gateway Centre Blvd.
Pinellas Park, FL 33782


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Business Description

Our Town America is the fastest growing, direct mail new mover program in the U.S. We bring new customers to local businesses by mailing welcome packages to people who have recently moved to the community. Our start up costs are low, our training is thorough and ongoing and we offer a 100% franchise fee money back guarantee!

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1972

Franchising Since:  2005

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

35

97.2%
Company-Owned Units:12.8%
 
Total Operating Units:
36
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:36100%In 2 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
36
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Florida7
2. Ohio5

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Cash Investment:$29-40K
Total Investment:$45-60K
Average Total Investment:$53K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$29K
Average Franchise Fee:$29K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:2%
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:2
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:1
Psychological Profile:1
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 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?No
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Not a Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 5
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:At Additional Cost
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:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Smithtown, NY6 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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