Business Description

SUPERCOUPS offers the flexibility, independence and income potential you seek combined with the strategies, support and tools you need. Low Investment, High Potential: With no inventory to buy and no storefront to lease, our start-up costs are among the lowest in the industry. Family Friendly: Since sales work takes place during business hours, you set your work schedule and determine your income potential. A Quality Product: Sell an affordable, effective product to a high-growth market. Strong Support System: State-of-the-art production facility; training at headquarters and in your territory; simple, standardized procedures, optimized processes to minimize your cost.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1982

Franchising Since:  1984

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	136	86.1%
Company-Owned Units:	22	13.9%
Total Operating Units:	158	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 0 Asian-American: 4 Hispanic: 0 Native American: 0 Other: 0 Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: SuperCoups is proud to offer a 25% discount off our franchise fee to those who qualify for a SuperCoups franchise.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 158 100% In 17 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 158 100.0%

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

Density

Units

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$17-26K
Total Investment:	$26-50K
Average Total Investment:	$38K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$17.5-26K
Average Franchise Fee:	$22K
On-Going Royalty:
Average Royalty:	-1%
Advertising Fee:	$500/Yr.

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	140
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:	In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Headquarters,Taunton, MA	1 Week
2. Field	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 50 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from SuperCoups.   •  Coupons   •  Marketing Brochure   •  Pre-Qualifier Application   •  Promotional Items