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EcoSmarte Planet Friendly

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EcoSmarte Planet Friendly
1600 E. 78th St.
Richfield, MN 55423
800#: (800) 466-7946
Tel: (612) 866-1200
Fax: (612) 866-0152
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.ecosmarte.com
Contact: Mr. Jeremy Johnson, Sales Manager


In a factory showroom, master distributor format, ECOSMARTE develops a wholesale and retail business featuring non-chemical swimming pools, spa and ponds, using ECOSMARTE proprietary technology.




Franchisor Background


Established: 1994
First Franchise: 1999
Franchise Units: 4
Company-Owned Units: 4
Total Units: 8

Distribution:
U.S. -- 5; Canada -- 1; International -- 2
-North America -- Operations in 4 States, 1 Province
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 2 in CA, 2 in MN, 1 in NC

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 3, 1, 3, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: NR (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,500 SF; SC (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: No


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $50-100K
Total Investment: $75-220K
Average Total Investment: $147.5K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K

Fees:
-Franchise: $5K
-Average Franchise Fee: $5.0K
-Royalty: 0%
-Average Royalty: .0%
-Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: Yes/5
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory: Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance: No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 12
On-Going Support: D,E,f,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 3 Days at Minneapolis, MN; 2 Days at Las Vegas, NV; 2 Days at Atlantic City, NJ.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: No; International Only
Canada: PQ
Overseas: All Countries

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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