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ELS Language Centers
400 Alexander Park
Princeton, NJ 08540-6306
800#: (800) 468-8978
Tel: (609) 750-3508
Fax: (609) 750-3596
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.els.com
Contact: Mr. Charles J. Gilbert, VP Franchising
Leader in teaching English to the world. Franchises English-language schools overseas, students learn business English, conversational English, TOEFL and other programs. Franchisees also offer study-abroad programs and university placement assistance.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1956
First Franchise: 1978
Franchise Units: 51
Company-Owned Units: 34
Total Units: 85
Distribution:
U.S. -- 33;
Canada -- 1;
International -- 50
�North America -- Operations in 21 States, 1 Province
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 5 in CA, 2 in NY, 2 in FL
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:Unsure
Franchisee Qualifications:4, 4, 4, 3, 4, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: None
Average Number of Employees: 6-20 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: Feasible SF; N/A
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $100-300K
Total Investment: $100-300K
Average Total Investment: $200.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K
Fees
�Franchise: $30K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $30.0K
�Royalty: 5%
�Average Royalty: 5.0%
�Advertising: 0%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: Yes/10-20
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 65
On-Going Support: C,D,G,H (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 2 Weeks Princeton, NJ.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: No
Canada: No
Overseas: Case by Case Basis
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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