Business Description

Tool and equipment rental business (since 1976) for homeowners, party and contractors. A complete turn-key package with proven equipment. No franchise fee or royalties. A complete training program with a buy-back agreement. This may be your business opportunity - act now! See our Website.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1976

Franchising Since:  1976

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	376	99.7%
Company-Owned Units:	1	0.3%
Total Operating Units:	377	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 375 99.5% In 29 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 2 0.5% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 377 100.0%

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

Density

Units

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$40-50K
Cash Investment:	$40-50K
Total Investment:	$80-178K
Average Total Investment:	$109K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$0
Average Franchise Fee:	$0K
On-Going Royalty:	0%
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	0%

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

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,500

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	2
General Business Experience:	1
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	3 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	1 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:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	N/A
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
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:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Atlanta, GA	7 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 18 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Nation-Wide General Rental Centers.