Business Description

Co-operative direct mail coupon company and internet coupons. We specialize in designing ads for our customers that increase their sales. We have about 70% repeat customers in our publications. Our system teaches franchisees how to get and keep customers.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1984

Franchising Since:  1990

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	2	16.7%
Company-Owned Units:	10	83.3%
Total Operating Units:	12	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 12 100% In 1 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 12 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Illinois	12

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Illinois

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$150K
Cash Investment:	$10K
Total Investment:	$24.4-52.8K
Average Total Investment:	$39K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$9.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$10K
On-Going Royalty:	6% or $400/Zone
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites: Office Bldg.

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	2
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	1
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	1
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Deerfield, IL	1 Week
2. Franchisee's Store	3 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 1 U.S.: Yes, NW, SW Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Coupon-Cash Saver.