Business Description

A mobile repair and replacement service for window and door screens. Unique mobile workshop complete with all tools, materials and supplies including a portable generator and chop saw, allows franchisees to quickly take care of customers screen repairs at the customer's home. Very limited competition. High profit margins, low material costs.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1986

Franchising Since:  1988

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	26	96.3%
Company-Owned Units:	1	3.7%
Total Operating Units:	27	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 0 Asian-American: 1 Hispanic: 1 Native American: 0 Other: 0 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.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 27 100% In 1 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 27 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	23

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Virginia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$50K
Cash Investment:	$20-30K
Total Investment:	$44-73K
Average Total Investment:	$58K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 800

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites: Warehouse

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	2
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	1
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	3
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	At Additional Cost
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Walnut Creek, CA	7 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 5 U.S.: Yes, SE, SW Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Screen Machine.