Business Description

CHEMSTATION is an affiliation of manufacturing centers which offer their customers the unique service of custom manufactured cleaning chemicals delivered in bulk to refillable containers that eliminate the waste and inefficiencies of drums.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1977

Franchising Since:  1984

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	49	90.7%
Company-Owned Units:	5	9.3%
Total Operating Units:	54	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 1 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 0 Native American: 1 Other: 0 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.: 54 100% In 27 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 54 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Indiana	3
2. Michigan	3
3. Ohio	5

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$187-277K
Total Investment:	$500-750K
Average Total Investment:	$625K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$45K
Average Franchise Fee:	$45K
On-Going Royalty:	4%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	2%/$5K Max.

Average Number of Employees: 10 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 6,000

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites: Commercial/Industrial

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 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:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	41
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
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:	Included in Fees
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:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Dayton, OH	1 Week and On-Going
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4 U.S.: Yes, West,NY,Northeast Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from ChemStation International.