Business Description

TAX CENTERS OF AMERICA is a tax preparation and electronic filing company with franchises in over 15 states. Our franchisees are provided with all the training and knowledge, and full-time support, to become successful. We are innovative in offering franchise opportunities to individuals desiring to become self-employed and businesses searching for a significant income stream. Franchises have unlimited expansion with our unique satellite system. The entrepreneurial spirit is a fundamental motivation.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1992

Franchising Since:  1996

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	113	98.3%
Company-Owned Units:	2	1.7%
Total Operating Units:	115	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 15 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 4 Native American: 0 Other: 1-Indian 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.: 115 100% In 16 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 115 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Arkansas	67
2. Louisiana	10
3. Nebraska	8

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$20-46K
Total Investment:	$20-46K
Average Total Investment:	$33K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$15.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$16K
On-Going Royalty:	$17/Return
Average Royalty:	-1%
Advertising Fee:	NA

Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 800-1,200

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	N/A
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	13
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No
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:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Not Applicable
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. Russellville, AR	4 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Tax Centers of America.