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Healthy Back
P.O. Box 1296
Newington, VA 22122-1296
800#: (888) 469-2225
Tel: (703) 339-1300
Fax: (703) 339-0671
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.healthyback.com
Contact: Mr. Howard J. Margolis, Franchise Manager
The Healthy Back is a retail store which specializes in selling ergonomically designed products such as office chairs, recliners, beds, pillows, supports, massagers, desks, foot rests, books, videos and other products which help prevent and relieve back/neck and improve a person's daily comfort.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1993
First Franchise: 1999
Franchise Units: 12
Company-Owned Units: 10
Total Units: 22
Distribution:
U.S. -- 22;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
�North America -- Operations in 19 States
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 4 in CO, 1 in Each of rest
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:6
Franchisee Qualifications:5, 4, 3, 4, 2, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: NR
Average Number of Employees: 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,500 SF; SC
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Encourage Conversion: N/A
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $100K
Total Investment: $167.1-279.9K
Average Total Investment: $225.5K
Minimum Net Worth: $650K
Fees
�Franchise: $25K;
�Average Franchise Fee: $25.0K
�Royalty: 5%
�Average Royalty: 5.0%
�Advertising: 1.5%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 16
On-Going Support: C,D,E,F,G,h,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 9 Days in Washington, DC Area.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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