Guardian, The Child Support People
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Guardian, The Child Support People system.
Guardian, The Child Support People
14121 NW Fwy., # B-1
Houston, TX 77040
800#: (800) 829-3335
Tel: (713) 462-7622
Fax: (713) 462-8177
E-mail: info@911guardian.com
Web Site: www.911guardian.com
Contact: Mr. Francis J. Welch, President
We assist custodial parents in collecting their unpaid child support. We offer a contingency fee-based service, so the custodial parent does not have any out-of-pocket, up-front expenses or fees to pay.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1999
First Franchise: 2000
Franchise Units: 6
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 7
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 3 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 3 in TX, 3 in FL
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 700 SF; SF, SC
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $35K+
Total Investment: $50.6-77.1K
Average Total Investment: $63K
Minimum Net Worth: $150K
Fees
>Franchise: $25K
>Average Franchise Fee: $25K
>Royalty: Varies
>Advertising: Varies
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 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:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 17
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 3 Weeks Corporate Site; 1 Week/Quarter Franchisee Location.
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.: South and Southeast
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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