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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
800#: (888) 560-5501
Tel: (703) 560-5500
Fax: (703) 560-5502
E-mail: manager@commissionexpress.com
Web Site: www.commissionexpress.com
Contact: Mr. John L. Stedman, President


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

Established: 1992
First Franchise: 1996
Franchise Units: 55
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 56

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 30 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 5 in CA, 4 in FL, 4 in VA

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 1
>Hispanic: 0
>Asian-American: 1
>Native American: 0
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 1 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 400 SF; NA (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $34.4-43.7K
Total Investment: $80-180K
Average Total Investment: $130K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K

Fees
>Franchise: $10-40K
>Average Franchise Fee: $15K
>Royalty: 4.5-9%
>Advertising: 1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 4
On-Going Support: C,D,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 5 Days Fairfax, VA.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Our minority owners are some of our best!


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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