Business Description

WORLD TRADE NETWORK has created a structure and system for the import/export business and combined it with the franchise/licensing industry to create an international trading company with self-motivated entrepreneurs and existing import/export companies. The WTN structure was created over a 9-year period. In 4 years, it has trained over 40 offices in over 30 countries. The international trading business is booming!

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1993

Franchising Since:  1993

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	40	97.6%
Company-Owned Units:	1	2.4%
Total Operating Units:	41	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 5 12.2% In 0 States Canada: 1 2.4% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 35 85.4% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 41 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Wisconsin	1
2. Ohio	1
3. California	2

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$Varies
Cash Investment:	$85K
Total Investment:	$135K
Average Total Investment:	$135K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$12K
Average Franchise Fee:	$12K
On-Going Royalty:	7%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	3%

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

Space Needs (in square footage): 400

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites: OB

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	2
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	15 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	3
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
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:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Not Applicable
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Dayton, OH	5 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 5 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from World Trade Network.