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AIT Freight Systems
P.O. Box 66730
Chicago, IL 60666
800#: (800) 669-4248
Tel: (630) 766-8300
Fax: (630) 766-0305
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.aitworldwide.com
Contact: Mr. Herbert Cohan, Senior Vice President
Freight forwarder - international and domestic.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1979
First Franchise: 1988
Franchise Units: 17
Company-Owned Units: 10
Total Units: 27
Distribution:
U.S. -- 27;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
�North America -- Operations in 16 States
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 2 in TX, 2 in NC, 1 in IL
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:2
Franchisee Qualifications:4, 5, 5, 3, 4, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,IL,NY
Average Number of Employees: 5 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 10,000 SF; FS
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Encourage Conversion: No
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $25-50K
Total Investment: $46K
Average Total Investment: $46.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $46K
Fees
�Franchise: $13K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $13.0K
�Royalty: 12.8%
�Average Royalty: 12.8%
�Advertising: 1%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 20/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: Yes/Contract
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Financial Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 35
On-Going Support: A,D,E,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 2 Days Chicago, IL.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: Southwest, Northeast
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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