Business Description

AIRE-MASTER is a unique system of odor control and restroom fixture cleaning. Unlike the majority of 'air-fresheners' on the market, AIRE-MASTER deodorizers and deodorant products actually eliminate odors by oxidation. You don't need prior experience in the odor control/sanitary supply industry to qualify for a franchise. Customer base is built by making sales calls and providing good customer service. Complete training. We are FDA approved and manufacture deodorants, cleaning products and hand soaps. Ninth year in a row on Entrepreneur Magazines Franchise 500. Ranked #1 Restroom Maintenance Franchise.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1958

Franchising Since:  1976

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	83	95.4%
Company-Owned Units:	4	4.6%
Total Operating Units:	87	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 0 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 2 Native American: 1 Other: 2 Indian Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 87 97.8% In 40 States Canada: 2 2.2% In 2 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 89 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Florida	5
2. Idaho	5
3. Missouri	7

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Illinois, Maryland, New York

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NR
Cash Investment:	$33K
Total Investment:	$33-127K
Average Total Investment:	$80K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$29K
Average Franchise Fee:	$29K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 2-3 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:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	5
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	3 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 0 Year(s)
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:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	70
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
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:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Headquarters, Nixa, MO	5 Days
2. Franchisee's Location	5 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 14 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Aire-Master Of America.