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Tax Smart America

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

Tax Smart America
7520 El Cajon Blvd., # 106
La Mesa, CA 91941
800#:
Tel: (619) 469-5800
Fax: (619) 465-7193
E-mail: jharnsberger@taxsmartamerica.biz
Web Site: www.taxsmartamerica.biz
Contact: Mr. Jim Harnsberger, President


Full-service business method franchise for existing tax professionals. Extensive professional education, video conference support, practice management and marketing materials.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1999
First Franchise: 2001
Franchise Units: 17
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 17

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 1 State
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 17 in CA

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

Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 800+ SF; SF, SC, HB (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $7.5K
Total Investment: $30-500K
Average Total Investment: $265K
Minimum Net Worth: $20K

Fees
>Franchise: $30K
>Average Franchise Fee: $30K
>Royalty: 8.0%
>Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 7
On-Going Support: C,D,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 3 Days Corporate Center La Mesa, CA.
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.: CA, TX, MO, NV


Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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