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Checkcare Systems

P.O. Box 9636
Columbus, GA 31908
800#:
Tel: (706) 596-1306
Fax: (706) 596-0337
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.checkcare.com
Contact: Mr. William Brandon, SVP Finance


CHECKCARE SYSTEMS is the fastest-growing check guarantee and verification company in the U.S. Proprietary software and hardware configuration included in total investment. Our national account base makes this opportunity a 'must investigate.'


Franchisor Background

Established: 1982; First Franchise: 1984
Franchise Units: 71
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 71
Distribution: U.S. -- 71; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 22 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 7 in GA, 6 in FL, 5 in TX
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 3, 2, 3, 3, 3 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,VA, DC
Average Number of Employees: 13 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,000 SF; Office Park (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $65-85K
Total Investment: $110-169K; Average Total Investment: $139K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Fees: Franchise: $12.5-45K; Average Franchise Fee: $28K
Royalty: 5%
Advertising: 0.5%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 7/7
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Encourage Conversions: Yes
Area Development Agreements: Yes/1
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: Yes (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 20
On-Going Support: b,c,d,e,f,G,h (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks Columbus, GA.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: West Coast, Northeast
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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