Fourth R, The
Fourth R, The
11410 NE 124th St., # 142
Kirkland, WA 98034-4399
800#: (800) 821-8653
Tel: (425) 814-1001
Fax: (425) 814-8117
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.fourthr.com
Contact: Mr. Robert L. McCauley, President
Computers have changed virtually all aspects of our lives. As we move into the information age, many experts agree that computer literacy has become THE FOURTH R in education today. As an international leader in computer training, THE FOURTH R is one of the fastest-growing companies in the computer training sector and has been highlighted in prominent national publications as one of the top franchisors both in the U. S. and abroad.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1991
First Franchise: 1992
Franchise Units: 275
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 275
Distribution:
U.S. -- 76;
Canada -- 8;
International -- 191
-North America -- Operations in 21 States, 2 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 6 in CA, 6 in PA, 5 in WA,
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 54
Franchisee Qualifications: 2, 4, 3, 4, 2, 3
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,VA,WA,WI,DC,AB (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: Varies (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 800-3,000 SF; SF, SC, HB, Commercial
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $NA
Total Investment: $69-85K
Average Total Investment: $77.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $None
Fees:
-Franchise: $16K
-Average Franchise Fee: $16.0K
-Royalty: $400/Mo./5%Sale
-Average Royalty: 300.0%
-Advertising: 0%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements: Yes/5
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 7
On-Going Support: B,C,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 5 Days Seattle, WA.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries
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