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Out Town America

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Out Town America system.

Out Town America
3845 Gateway Center Blvd., # 300
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
800#: (800) 497-8360
Tel: (727) 345-0811
Fax: (727) 345-0338
E-mail: franchise@ourtownamerica.com
Web Site: www.ourtownamerica.com
Contact: Mr. Ken Gilstrap, Franchise Development Consultant


OUR TOWN AMERICA is the fastest-growing, direct mail new mover program in the US. We bring new customers to local businesses by mailing welcoming packages to people who have recently moved to the community. Our start-up costs are low, our training is thorough and on-going and we offer a 100% franchise fee money back guarantee!




Franchisor Background

Established: 1972
First Franchise: 2004
Franchise Units: 33
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 34

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 15 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 4 in OH, 4 in FL, 3 in GA

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

Average Number of Employees: 1-2 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NA SF; HB (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $30-40K
Total Investment: $40-60K
Average Total Investment: $50K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR

Fees
>Franchise: $29K
>Average Franchise Fee: $29K
>Royalty: 5%
>Advertising: NR

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:No


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 40
On-Going Support: D,G,h (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks Corporate Headquarters; 1 Week Franchisee Market.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: We do offer the potential franchisee the opportunity to pay 50% of the franchise fee up front and the balance at the end of the first year (interest applies).


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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