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Commission Express

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development
of minority-owned franchises in the Commission Express system.

Commission Express
8306 Professional Hill Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22031


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Business Description

We are a true 'white collar' franchise. We offer 'exclusive' territories with professional customers. 9 to 5, no holidays or late nights, a normal life. High profit margin per transaction and a high 80% repeat factor.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1992

Franchising Since:  1996

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

51

98.1%
Company-Owned Units:11.9%
 
Total Operating Units:
52
100.0%
 
Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:1
Asian-American:1
Hispanic:0
Native American:0
Other:0
Specific Minority
  Program(s) in place:
Our minority owners are some of our best!
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:52100%In 30 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
52
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California5
2. Florida4
3. Virginia4

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Virginia, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Cash Investment:$34.4-43.7K
Total Investment:$112-331
Average Total Investment:$221K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$10-40K
Average Franchise Fee:$15K
On-Going Royalty:4.5-9%
Average Royalty:7%
Advertising Fee:1%
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 400

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

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:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):4
 
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:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 4
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
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: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. Fairfax, VA5 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 14

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada: Yes, All Canada
Overseas: No
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