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NurseFinders

1701 E. Lamar Blvd., # 200
Arlington, TX 76006
800#: (800) 445-0459
Tel: (817) 460-1181
Fax: (817) 460-1969
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.nursefinders.com
Contact: Mr. Ed McGuinness, VP Franchising

Largest provider in United States of temporary medical staffing to hospitals and other health care facilities. Ranked Number 1 in category by Entrepreneur Magazine. We also provide the full spectrum of home health care.

Franchisor Background

Established:	1974;	First Franchise:	1978
Franchise Units:	55
Company-Owned Units:	58
Total Units:	113

Distribution: U.S. -- 113; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 31 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 14 in FL, 8 in IL, 7 in CA

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10

Franchisee Qualifications: , , , , , (for an explanation click here)

Registered in Following Registration States: All States

Average Number of Employees: 5 FT, 100 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)

Space Needs: 1,500-2,000 SF; Profess. Office. Bldg. (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment:	$50-100K
Total Investment:	$110-200K;		Average Total Investment:	$155K
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Fees:	Franchise:	$19.6K;	Average Franchise Fee:	$19K
	Royalty:	7%
	Advertising:	0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years):	10/5/5
Passive Ownership:	Discouraged
Encourage Conversions:	Yes
Area Development Agreements:	Yes/5/5
Sub-Franchising Contracts:	No
Expand In Territory:	Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance:	Yes(D) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance:	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance:	Yes
Cooperative Advertising:	N/A
Franchisee Assoc. / Member:	No
Size Of Corporate Staff:	62
On-Going Support:	A,B,C,D,E,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training:	2 Weeks Arlington, TX; 1 Week Company Office; 2 Weeks On-Site.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.:	All United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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