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| Property Damage Appraisers 6100 Southwest Blvd., Suite 200 Fort Worth, TX 76109-3964 |
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Business Description
The industry's largest, franchised appraisal company, with national marketing support, a computerized office management system, training and on-going management assistance. No initial franchise fee is required - only a royalty on completed business.Automobile damage appraising experience a pre-requisite.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1963
Franchising Since: 1963
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating 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
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
The industry's largest, franchised appraisal company, with national marketing support, a computerized office management system, training and on-going management assistance. No initial franchise fee is required - only a royalty on completed business.Automobile damage appraising experience a pre-requisite.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1963
Franchising Since: 1963
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 282 | 100% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | 0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 282 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. California | 21 |
| 2. Florida | 15 |
| 3. Texas | 25 |
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: | $ |
| Cash Investment: | $9-23K |
| Total Investment: | $9-23K |
| Average Total Investment: | $16K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $0 |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $0K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 15% |
| Average Royalty: | 15% |
| Advertising Fee: | 0% |
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
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: | 5 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | N/A | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 3 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed | ||||||||
| 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: | 36 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| 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: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Corporate Headquarters | 1 Week | ||||||||
| 2. On-Site | 4 Days | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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