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Sona MedSpa International

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

Sona MedSpa International
840 Crescent Centre Ct., # 260
Franklin, TN 37067
800#:
Tel: (615) 591-5040
Fax: (615) 591-5041
E-mail: kboughnou@sonamedspa.com
Web Site: www.sonamedspa.com
Contact: Ms. Karen Boughnou, Executive Director of Sales


SONA MEDSPA is the premier med-spa franchise in the US. SONA MEDSPA combines state-of-the-art technology with SONA'S patent-pending process called the 'SONA Concept,' which allows laser hair removal and other anti-aging services to be performed in less time, with better results and at fees that are affordable to the general public. All this, offered in an up-scale, spa-like atmosphere.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1997
First Franchise: 2002
Franchise Units: 36
Company-Owned Units: 5
Total Units: 41

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 31 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 3 in VA, 4 in NC, 4 in CA

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

Average Number of Employees: 5 FT, 5 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 3,000-4,200 SF; Class A Off. Bldg. (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $250K
Total Investment: $409-825K
Average Total Investment: $617K
Minimum Net Worth: $750K

Fees
>Franchise: $59.5K Std.
>Average Franchise Fee: $59K
>Royalty: 7.75%
>Advertising: 2%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 15/15
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes
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: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 26
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 4 Days Corporate Office; 6 Days Laser Center; 6 Days On-Site.
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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