Business Description

The Growth Coach, recently named one of the "Top 50 New Franchises in 2006" by Entrepreneur Magazine, is the leader in Business Coaching. Owners and self-employed professionals will invest in themselves to achieve success. Our coaches utilize a proven coaching process to help their clients transform their businesses and balance their lives.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  2002

Franchising Since:  2003

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	139	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	139	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 137 98.6% In 35 States Canada: 2 1.4% In 1 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 139 100.0%

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

Density

Units

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$10K
Cash Investment:	$10K
Total Investment:	$38-58K
Average Total Investment:	$43K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$29K
Average Franchise Fee:	$29K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
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:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10/10/10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	40
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:	Newsletter, Online Extranet
Other Marketing Support:	Operational Support
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Cincinnati, OH	5 Business Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:	60
U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	Yes, All Countries