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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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