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Proforma

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

Proforma
8800 E. Pleasant Valley Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44131
800#: (800) 825-1525 + 38940
Tel: (216) 520-8400
Fax: (216) 520-8474
E-mail: franchise@proforma.com
Web Site: www.connectwithproforma.com
Contact: Mr. Joe Chandler, Chief Bus. Devel. Officer


PROFORMA is the leading business-to-business franchise opportunity in the $175 billion graphic communications, printing, promotional products and corporate identity solutions industries. PROFORMA is a home-based franchise opportunity with low initial investment, low overhead and total back-office support.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1978
First Franchise: 1986
Franchise Units: 601
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 601

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 46 States, 1 Province
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 18 in CA, 10 in OH, 10 in NY

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

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


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $5-10K
Total Investment: $52K
Average Total Investment: $52K
Minimum Net Worth: $200K

Fees
>Franchise: $39.5K
>Average Franchise Fee: $39K
>Royalty: 8-6%
>Advertising: .5-1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


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:NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 100+
On-Going Support: A,D,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week Cleveland, OH.
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 United States


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