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Criterium Engineers

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

Criterium Engineers
22 Monument Sq., # 600
Portland, ME 04101
800#: (800) 242-1969
Tel: (207) 828-1969
Fax: (207) 775-4405
E-mail: phollander@criterium-engineers.com
Web Site: www.criterium-engineers.com
Contact: Mr. Peter E. Hollander, Executive Vice President


CRITERIUM ENGINEERS is a consulting franchise available to licensed professional engineers. Company specializes in building inspection and evaluation services for buyers, investors, corporations, attorneys, insurance companies, lenders and government. Services include pre-purchase inspections, insurance investigations, due diligence, maintenance planning, expert testimony, reserve studies, environmental assessments, design and construction review.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1957
First Franchise: 1958
Franchise Units: 72
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 72

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 37 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 4 in CA, 3 in PA, 3 in NJ

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic: 2
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other: 1

Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 300 SF; NR (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $6K
Total Investment: $30K
Average Total Investment: $30K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR

Fees
>Franchise: $26.5K
>Average Franchise Fee: $26K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: NA
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: NR
Size Of Corporate Staff: 10
On-Going Support: B,C,D,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week Headquarters.
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.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All Legally Permitted


Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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