Business Description

The nations most technologically advanced and sophisticated neighborhood welcome package that targets new residents in your area with a loyalty brand-building invitation to try merchants in their own community. This is a low investment franchise opportunity. You have the freedom to own a home-based business with a work/life balance of regular business hours Monday thru Friday. This is a chance to help local merchants grow their business and increase their customer base through our unique new mover welcome package. Receive outstanding support from Welcomemat Services that include state-of-the art, patent-pending technologies for all your design, print and business management needs. All graphics, printing, mailing and billing are done for you so that you can concentrate on selling and growing your business. With a successfully established system, comprehensive training and exclusive customized software interface, start making a positive impact on your community and your own future.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  2003

Franchising Since:  2010

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	5	33.3%
Company-Owned Units:	10	66.7%
Total Operating Units:	15	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 0 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 0 Native American: 0 Other: 0 Specific Minority   Program(s) in place:
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 15 100% In 6 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 15 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. South Carolina	5
2. North Carolina	2
3. Georgia	4

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$115K
Cash Investment:	$35K
Total Investment:	$49-77.1K
Average Total Investment:	$63K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$35K
Average Franchise Fee:	$35K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%

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

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	7 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?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	7
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, In-house Marketing
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. In Field	3 Days
2. Corporate Classroom	1 week
3. Home Study	1 week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 15 U.S.: Yes, All Regions Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Welcomemat Services.   •  Marketing Brochure   •  Pre-Qualifier Application