Business Description

A turn-key convenience store franchise program available in 31 states. Affiliated with major fuel and merchandise suppliers. Attractive financing available to qualified candidates. Training, site evaluation, store design, operations manual, software package, advertising, promotions, security systems, deli, car wash and many more benefits.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1970

Franchising Since:  1997

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	1	1.9%
Company-Owned Units:	52	98.1%
Total Operating Units:	53	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 53 100% In 1 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 53 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Texas	53

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Oregon

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$300K
Cash Investment:	$100K+
Total Investment:	$800K+
Average Total Investment:	$800K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 6 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,500+

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5/5/5/5/5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
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:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	6
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:	At Additional Cost
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
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. Corporate Headquarters	4 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10 U.S.: Yes, South, SW, SE, East, West Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from UncleSam's Convenient Store.