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01/07/2009 08:04 AM
7-Eleven, Inc.
7-Eleven, Inc. - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. 7-Eleven, Inc. - SWOT Analysis examines the company’s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.

7-Eleven is a privately held, leading operator, franchisor and licensor of convenience stores. The company currently operates more than 34,800 stores in 17 countries including the US. The company primarily operates in the US and Canada. It is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. 7-Eleven is a private company and has not released its annual report. Therefore, its financial details are not available.

Scope of the Report

- Provides all the crucial information on 7-Eleven, Inc. required for business and competitor intelligence needs
- Contains a study of the major internal and external factors affecting 7-Eleven, Inc. in the form of a SWOT analysis as well as a breakdown and examination of leading product revenue streams of 7-Eleven, Inc.
-Data is supplemented with details on 7-Eleven, Inc. history, key executives, business description, locations and subsidiaries as well as a list of products and services and the latest available statement from 7-Eleven, Inc.

Reasons to Purchase

- Support sales activities by understanding your customers’ businesses better
- Qualify prospective partners and suppliers
- Keep fully up to date on your competitors’ business structure, strategy and prospects
- Obtain the most up to date company information available
07/29/2008 08:02 AM
McDonald's Corporation - SWOT Framework Analysis
SWOT Analysis, is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in a project or in a business venture. It involves specifying the objective of the business venture or project and identifying the internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable to achieving that objective.

The aim of any SWOT analysis is to identify the key internal and external factors that are important to achieving the objective. SWOT analysis groups key pieces of information into two main categories:

Internal factors - The strengths and weaknesses internal to the organization.
External factors - The opportunities and threats presented by the external environment.

The internal factors may be viewed as strengths or weaknesses depending upon their impact on the organizations objectives. What may represent strengths with respect to one objective may be weaknesses for another objective. The factors may include all of the 4Ps; as well as personnel, finance, manufacturing capabilities, and so on. The external factors may include macroeconomic matters, technological change, legislation, and socio-cultural changes, as well as changes in the marketplace or competitive position. The results are often presented in the form of a matrix.

SWOT analysis is just one method of categorization and has its own weaknesses. For example, it may tend to persuade companies to compile lists rather than think about what is really important in achieving objectives. It also presents the resulting lists uncritically and without clear prioritization so that, for example, weak opportunities may appear to balance strong threats.

09/14/2007 08:33 AM
Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd.
Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. - SWOT Analysis examines the company’s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.

Seven-Eleven Japan operates franchised and company owned convenience stores. The company is a subsidiary of Seven and I Holdings. The company has a network of over 36,842 stores in 15 countries around the world with 12,459 stores in Japan. It is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and employs about 5,542 people. The company recorded revenues of JPY540,773 million (approximately $5,364.5 million) during the financial year ended February 2009 (FY2009). The operating profit of the company was JPY 178,060 million (approximately $1,766.3 million) in FY2009 and the net profit was JPY107,189 million (approximately $1,063.3 million) .

Scope of the Report

- Provides all the crucial information on Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. required for business and competitor intelligence needs
- Contains a study of the major internal and external factors affecting Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. in the form of a SWOT analysis as well as a breakdown and examination of leading product revenue streams of Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd.
-Data is supplemented with details on Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. history, key executives, business description, locations and subsidiaries as well as a list of products and services and the latest available statement from Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd.

Reasons to Purchase

- Support sales activities by understanding your customers’ businesses better
- Qualify prospective partners and suppliers
- Keep fully up to date on your competitors’ business structure, strategy and prospects
- Obtain the most up to date company information available
09/05/2007 09:08 AM
Dinners Ready - Uniform Franchise Offering Circular/Franchise Disclosure Document
This report is the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) for Dinners Ready.

What is a UFOC?

If you appear to be a good candidate for the franchise, the franchisor will send you a UFOC, or "Uniform Franchise Offering Circular." This document is required of franchisors by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) so that certain information can be disclosed to a potential franchisee before a contract can be signed or any payment is made.

What Does It Contain?

The UFOC is a valuable document for prospective franchisees and should be read carefully. It contains 23 items of information.

Standard UFOC Items:

1 The Franchisor, It’s Predecessors And Affiliates
2 Business Experience
3 Litigation
4 Bankruptcy
5 Initial Franchise Fee
6 Other Fees
7 Initial Investment
8 Restrictions On Sources Of Products And Services
9 Franchisee’s Obligations
10 Financing
11 Franchisor’s Obligations
12 Territory
13 Trademarks
14 Patents, Copyrights and Proprietary Information
15 Obligation To Participate In The Actual Operation Of The Franchise Business
16 Restrictions On What The Franchisee May Sell
17 Renewal, Termination, Transfer And Dispute Resolution
18 Public Figures
19 Earnings Claims
20 List Of Outlets
21 Financial Statements
22 Contracts
23 Receipt

How Do I Use It?

The UFOC is similar to a securities prospectus. It can provide the information you need to evaluate a company or to target potential sales clients. An accredited franchise company, whether publicly traded or privately owned, must provide this disclosure document.

The UFOC is most valuable for potential franchisees, potential franchisors, franchisors, investors, financial companies and suppliers to franchisees.

Complete UFOC: Items 1-23, plus franchise agreement and all attachments (Note that a complete UFOC may consist of hundreds of pages. It may include development agreements, lease agreements, etc.).



09/05/2007 09:08 AM
Tim Hortons (THD Donuts, Inc.) - Uniform Franchise Offering Circular/Franchise Disclosure Document
This report is the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) for Tim Hortons (THD Donuts, Inc.).

What is a UFOC?

If you appear to be a good candidate for the franchise, the franchisor will send you a UFOC, or "Uniform Franchise Offering Circular." This document is required of franchisors by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) so that certain information can be disclosed to a potential franchisee before a contract can be signed or any payment is made.

What Does It Contain?

The UFOC is a valuable document for prospective franchisees and should be read carefully. It contains 23 items of information.

Standard UFOC Items:

1 The Franchisor, It’s Predecessors And Affiliates
2 Business Experience
3 Litigation
4 Bankruptcy
5 Initial Franchise Fee
6 Other Fees
7 Initial Investment
8 Restrictions On Sources Of Products And Services
9 Franchisee’s Obligations
10 Financing
11 Franchisor’s Obligations
12 Territory
13 Trademarks
14 Patents, Copyrights and Proprietary Information
15 Obligation To Participate In The Actual Operation Of The Franchise Business
16 Restrictions On What The Franchisee May Sell
17 Renewal, Termination, Transfer And Dispute Resolution
18 Public Figures
19 Earnings Claims
20 List Of Outlets
21 Financial Statements
22 Contracts
23 Receipt

How Do I Use It?

The UFOC is similar to a securities prospectus. It can provide the information you need to evaluate a company or to target potential sales clients. An accredited franchise company, whether publicly traded or privately owned, must provide this disclosure document.

The UFOC is most valuable for potential franchisees, potential franchisors, franchisors, investors, financial companies and suppliers to franchisees.

Complete UFOC: Items 1-23, plus franchise agreement and all attachments (Note that a complete UFOC may consist of hundreds of pages. It may include development agreements, lease agreements, etc.).



09/05/2007 09:08 AM
Frannet - Uniform Franchise Offering Circular/Franchise Disclosure Document
This report is the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) for Frannet.

What is a UFOC?

If you appear to be a good candidate for the franchise, the franchisor will send you a UFOC, or "Uniform Franchise Offering Circular." This document is required of franchisors by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) so that certain information can be disclosed to a potential franchisee before a contract can be signed or any payment is made.

What Does It Contain?

The UFOC is a valuable document for prospective franchisees and should be read carefully. It contains 23 items of information.

Standard UFOC Items:

1 The Franchisor, It’s Predecessors And Affiliates
2 Business Experience
3 Litigation
4 Bankruptcy
5 Initial Franchise Fee
6 Other Fees
7 Initial Investment
8 Restrictions On Sources Of Products And Services
9 Franchisee’s Obligations
10 Financing
11 Franchisor’s Obligations
12 Territory
13 Trademarks
14 Patents, Copyrights and Proprietary Information
15 Obligation To Participate In The Actual Operation Of The Franchise Business
16 Restrictions On What The Franchisee May Sell
17 Renewal, Termination, Transfer And Dispute Resolution
18 Public Figures
19 Earnings Claims
20 List Of Outlets
21 Financial Statements
22 Contracts
23 Receipt

How Do I Use It?

The UFOC is similar to a securities prospectus. It can provide the information you need to evaluate a company or to target potential sales clients. An accredited franchise company, whether publicly traded or privately owned, must provide this disclosure document.

The UFOC is most valuable for potential franchisees, potential franchisors, franchisors, investors, financial companies and suppliers to franchisees.

Complete UFOC: Items 1-23, plus franchise agreement and all attachments (Note that a complete UFOC may consist of hundreds of pages. It may include development agreements, lease agreements, etc.).



09/05/2007 09:08 AM
Entre Made Easy - Uniform Franchise Offering Circular/Franchise Disclosure Document
This report is the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) for Entre Made easy.

What is a UFOC?

If you appear to be a good candidate for the franchise, the franchisor will send you a UFOC, or "Uniform Franchise Offering Circular." This document is required of franchisors by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) so that certain information can be disclosed to a potential franchisee before a contract can be signed or any payment is made.

What Does It Contain?

The UFOC is a valuable document for prospective franchisees and should be read carefully. It contains 23 items of information.

Standard UFOC Items:

1 The Franchisor, It’s Predecessors And Affiliates
2 Business Experience
3 Litigation
4 Bankruptcy
5 Initial Franchise Fee
6 Other Fees
7 Initial Investment
8 Restrictions On Sources Of Products And Services
9 Franchisee’s Obligations
10 Financing
11 Franchisor’s Obligations
12 Territory
13 Trademarks
14 Patents, Copyrights and Proprietary Information
15 Obligation To Participate In The Actual Operation Of The Franchise Business
16 Restrictions On What The Franchisee May Sell
17 Renewal, Termination, Transfer And Dispute Resolution
18 Public Figures
19 Earnings Claims
20 List Of Outlets
21 Financial Statements
22 Contracts
23 Receipt

How Do I Use It?

The UFOC is similar to a securities prospectus. It can provide the information you need to evaluate a company or to target potential sales clients. An accredited franchise company, whether publicly traded or privately owned, must provide this disclosure document.

The UFOC is most valuable for potential franchisees, potential franchisors, franchisors, investors, financial companies and suppliers to franchisees.

Complete UFOC: Items 1-23, plus franchise agreement and all attachments (Note that a complete UFOC may consist of hundreds of pages. It may include development agreements, lease agreements, etc.).



09/05/2007 09:08 AM
Dinner Done Right - Uniform Franchise Offering Circular/Franchise Disclosure Document
This report is the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) for Dinner Done Right.

What is a UFOC?

If you appear to be a good candidate for the franchise, the franchisor will send you a UFOC, or "Uniform Franchise Offering Circular." This document is required of franchisors by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) so that certain information can be disclosed to a potential franchisee before a contract can be signed or any payment is made.

What Does It Contain?

The UFOC is a valuable document for prospective franchisees and should be read carefully. It contains 23 items of information.

Standard UFOC Items:

1 The Franchisor, It’s Predecessors And Affiliates
2 Business Experience
3 Litigation
4 Bankruptcy
5 Initial Franchise Fee
6 Other Fees
7 Initial Investment
8 Restrictions On Sources Of Products And Services
9 Franchisee’s Obligations
10 Financing
11 Franchisor’s Obligations
12 Territory
13 Trademarks
14 Patents, Copyrights and Proprietary Information
15 Obligation To Participate In The Actual Operation Of The Franchise Business
16 Restrictions On What The Franchisee May Sell
17 Renewal, Termination, Transfer And Dispute Resolution
18 Public Figures
19 Earnings Claims
20 List Of Outlets
21 Financial Statements
22 Contracts
23 Receipt

How Do I Use It?

The UFOC is similar to a securities prospectus. It can provide the information you need to evaluate a company or to target potential sales clients. An accredited franchise company, whether publicly traded or privately owned, must provide this disclosure document.

The UFOC is most valuable for potential franchisees, potential franchisors, franchisors, investors, financial companies and suppliers to franchisees.

Complete UFOC: Items 1-23, plus franchise agreement and all attachments (Note that a complete UFOC may consist of hundreds of pages. It may include development agreements, lease agreements, etc.).



09/05/2007 09:08 AM
Banfield - Uniform Franchise Offering Circular/Franchise Disclosure Document
This report is the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) for Banfield.

What is a UFOC?

If you appear to be a good candidate for the franchise, the franchisor will send you a UFOC, or "Uniform Franchise Offering Circular." This document is required of franchisors by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) so that certain information can be disclosed to a potential franchisee before a contract can be signed or any payment is made.

What Does It Contain?

The UFOC is a valuable document for prospective franchisees and should be read carefully. It contains 23 items of information.

Standard UFOC Items:

1 The Franchisor, It’s Predecessors And Affiliates
2 Business Experience
3 Litigation
4 Bankruptcy
5 Initial Franchise Fee
6 Other Fees
7 Initial Investment
8 Restrictions On Sources Of Products And Services
9 Franchisee’s Obligations
10 Financing
11 Franchisor’s Obligations
12 Territory
13 Trademarks
14 Patents, Copyrights and Proprietary Information
15 Obligation To Participate In The Actual Operation Of The Franchise Business
16 Restrictions On What The Franchisee May Sell
17 Renewal, Termination, Transfer And Dispute Resolution
18 Public Figures
19 Earnings Claims
20 List Of Outlets
21 Financial Statements
22 Contracts
23 Receipt

How Do I Use It?

The UFOC is similar to a securities prospectus. It can provide the information you need to evaluate a company or to target potential sales clients. An accredited franchise company, whether publicly traded or privately owned, must provide this disclosure document.

The UFOC is most valuable for potential franchisees, potential franchisors, franchisors, investors, financial companies and suppliers to franchisees.

Complete UFOC: Items 1-23, plus franchise agreement and all attachments (Note that a complete UFOC may consist of hundreds of pages. It may include development agreements, lease agreements, etc.).



09/05/2007 09:08 AM
Vanguard Cleaning Systems - Uniform Franchise Offering Circular/Franchise Disclosure Document
This report is the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) for Vanguard Cleaning Systems.

What is a UFOC?

If you appear to be a good candidate for the franchise, the franchisor will send you a UFOC, or "Uniform Franchise Offering Circular." This document is required of franchisors by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) so that certain information can be disclosed to a potential franchisee before a contract can be signed or any payment is made.

What Does It Contain?

The UFOC is a valuable document for prospective franchisees and should be read carefully. It contains 23 items of information.

Standard UFOC Items:

1 The Franchisor, It’s Predecessors And Affiliates
2 Business Experience
3 Litigation
4 Bankruptcy
5 Initial Franchise Fee
6 Other Fees
7 Initial Investment
8 Restrictions On Sources Of Products And Services
9 Franchisee’s Obligations
10 Financing
11 Franchisor’s Obligations
12 Territory
13 Trademarks
14 Patents, Copyrights and Proprietary Information
15 Obligation To Participate In The Actual Operation Of The Franchise Business
16 Restrictions On What The Franchisee May Sell
17 Renewal, Termination, Transfer And Dispute Resolution
18 Public Figures
19 Earnings Claims
20 List Of Outlets
21 Financial Statements
22 Contracts
23 Receipt

How Do I Use It?

The UFOC is similar to a securities prospectus. It can provide the information you need to evaluate a company or to target potential sales clients. An accredited franchise company, whether publicly traded or privately owned, must provide this disclosure document.

The UFOC is most valuable for potential franchisees, potential franchisors, franchisors, investors, financial companies and suppliers to franchisees.

Complete UFOC: Items 1-23, plus franchise agreement and all attachments (Note that a complete UFOC may consist of hundreds of pages. It may include development agreements, lease agreements, etc.).



09/05/2007 09:08 AM
Value Place - Uniform Franchise Offering Circular/Franchise Disclosure Document
This report is the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) for Value Place.

What is a UFOC?

If you appear to be a good candidate for the franchise, the franchisor will send you a UFOC, or "Uniform Franchise Offering Circular." This document is required of franchisors by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) so that certain information can be disclosed to a potential franchisee before a contract can be signed or any payment is made.

What Does It Contain?

The UFOC is a valuable document for prospective franchisees and should be read carefully. It contains 23 items of information.

Standard UFOC Items:

1 The Franchisor, It’s Predecessors And Affiliates
2 Business Experience
3 Litigation
4 Bankruptcy
5 Initial Franchise Fee
6 Other Fees
7 Initial Investment
8 Restrictions On Sources Of Products And Services
9 Franchisee’s Obligations
10 Financing
11 Franchisor’s Obligations
12 Territory
13 Trademarks
14 Patents, Copyrights and Proprietary Information
15 Obligation To Participate In The Actual Operation Of The Franchise Business
16 Restrictions On What The Franchisee May Sell
17 Renewal, Termination, Transfer And Dispute Resolution
18 Public Figures
19 Earnings Claims
20 List Of Outlets
21 Financial Statements
22 Contracts
23 Receipt

How Do I Use It?

The UFOC is similar to a securities prospectus. It can provide the information you need to evaluate a company or to target potential sales clients. An accredited franchise company, whether publicly traded or privately owned, must provide this disclosure document.

The UFOC is most valuable for potential franchisees, potential franchisors, franchisors, investors, financial companies and suppliers to franchisees.

Complete UFOC: Items 1-23, plus franchise agreement and all attachments (Note that a complete UFOC may consist of hundreds of pages. It may include development agreements, lease agreements, etc.).



09/05/2007 09:08 AM
Sperry van Ness - Uniform Franchise Offering Circular/Franchise Disclosure Document
This report is the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) for Sperry van Ness.

What is a UFOC?

If you appear to be a good candidate for the franchise, the franchisor will send you a UFOC, or "Uniform Franchise Offering Circular." This document is required of franchisors by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) so that certain information can be disclosed to a potential franchisee before a contract can be signed or any payment is made.

What Does It Contain?

The UFOC is a valuable document for prospective franchisees and should be read carefully. It contains 23 items of information.

Standard UFOC Items:

1 The Franchisor, It’s Predecessors And Affiliates
2 Business Experience
3 Litigation
4 Bankruptcy
5 Initial Franchise Fee
6 Other Fees
7 Initial Investment
8 Restrictions On Sources Of Products And Services
9 Franchisee’s Obligations
10 Financing
11 Franchisor’s Obligations
12 Territory
13 Trademarks
14 Patents, Copyrights and Proprietary Information
15 Obligation To Participate In The Actual Operation Of The Franchise Business
16 Restrictions On What The Franchisee May Sell
17 Renewal, Termination, Transfer And Dispute Resolution
18 Public Figures
19 Earnings Claims
20 List Of Outlets
21 Financial Statements
22 Contracts
23 Receipt

How Do I Use It?

The UFOC is similar to a securities prospectus. It can provide the information you need to evaluate a company or to target potential sales clients. An accredited franchise company, whether publicly traded or privately owned, must provide this disclosure document.

The UFOC is most valuable for potential franchisees, potential franchisors, franchisors, investors, financial companies and suppliers to franchisees.

Complete UFOC: Items 1-23, plus franchise agreement and all attachments (Note that a complete UFOC may consist of hundreds of pages. It may include development agreements, lease agreements, etc.).



09/05/2007 09:08 AM
Sociale make and Take Gourmet - Uniform Franchise Offering Circular/Franchise Disclosure Document
This report is the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) for Sociale make and Take Gourmet.

What is a UFOC?

If you appear to be a good candidate for the franchise, the franchisor will send you a UFOC, or "Uniform Franchise Offering Circular." This document is required of franchisors by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) so that certain information can be disclosed to a potential franchisee before a contract can be signed or any payment is made.

What Does It Contain?

The UFOC is a valuable document for prospective franchisees and should be read carefully. It contains 23 items of information.

Standard UFOC Items:

1 The Franchisor, It’s Predecessors And Affiliates
2 Business Experience
3 Litigation
4 Bankruptcy
5 Initial Franchise Fee
6 Other Fees
7 Initial Investment
8 Restrictions On Sources Of Products And Services
9 Franchisee’s Obligations
10 Financing
11 Franchisor’s Obligations
12 Territory
13 Trademarks
14 Patents, Copyrights and Proprietary Information
15 Obligation To Participate In The Actual Operation Of The Franchise Business
16 Restrictions On What The Franchisee May Sell
17 Renewal, Termination, Transfer And Dispute Resolution
18 Public Figures
19 Earnings Claims
20 List Of Outlets
21 Financial Statements
22 Contracts
23 Receipt

How Do I Use It?

The UFOC is similar to a securities prospectus. It can provide the information you need to evaluate a company or to target potential sales clients. An accredited franchise company, whether publicly traded or privately owned, must provide this disclosure document.

The UFOC is most valuable for potential franchisees, potential franchisors, franchisors, investors, financial companies and suppliers to franchisees.

Complete UFOC: Items 1-23, plus franchise agreement and all attachments (Note that a complete UFOC may consist of hundreds of pages. It may include development agreements, lease agreements, etc.).



09/05/2007 09:08 AM
Quzinos Small Market - Uniform Franchise Offering Circular/Franchise Disclosure Document
This report is the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) for Quzinos Small Market.

What is a UFOC?

If you appear to be a good candidate for the franchise, the franchisor will send you a UFOC, or "Uniform Franchise Offering Circular." This document is required of franchisors by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) so that certain information can be disclosed to a potential franchisee before a contract can be signed or any payment is made.

What Does It Contain?

The UFOC is a valuable document for prospective franchisees and should be read carefully. It contains 23 items of information.

Standard UFOC Items:

1 The Franchisor, It’s Predecessors And Affiliates
2 Business Experience
3 Litigation
4 Bankruptcy
5 Initial Franchise Fee
6 Other Fees
7 Initial Investment
8 Restrictions On Sources Of Products And Services
9 Franchisee’s Obligations
10 Financing
11 Franchisor’s Obligations
12 Territory
13 Trademarks
14 Patents, Copyrights and Proprietary Information
15 Obligation To Participate In The Actual Operation Of The Franchise Business
16 Restrictions On What The Franchisee May Sell
17 Renewal, Termination, Transfer And Dispute Resolution
18 Public Figures
19 Earnings Claims
20 List Of Outlets
21 Financial Statements
22 Contracts
23 Receipt

How Do I Use It?

The UFOC is similar to a securities prospectus. It can provide the information you need to evaluate a company or to target potential sales clients. An accredited franchise company, whether publicly traded or privately owned, must provide this disclosure document.

The UFOC is most valuable for potential franchisees, potential franchisors, franchisors, investors, financial companies and suppliers to franchisees.

Complete UFOC: Items 1-23, plus franchise agreement and all attachments (Note that a complete UFOC may consist of hundreds of pages. It may include development agreements, lease agreements, etc.).



09/05/2007 09:08 AM
PODS (Portable On Demand Storage) - Uniform Franchise Offering Circular/Franchise Disclosure Document
This report is the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) for PODS (Portable On Demand Storage).

What is a UFOC?

If you appear to be a good candidate for the franchise, the franchisor will send you a UFOC, or "Uniform Franchise Offering Circular." This document is required of franchisors by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) so that certain information can be disclosed to a potential franchisee before a contract can be signed or any payment is made.

What Does It Contain?

The UFOC is a valuable document for prospective franchisees and should be read carefully. It contains 23 items of information.

Standard UFOC Items:

1 The Franchisor, It’s Predecessors And Affiliates
2 Business Experience
3 Litigation
4 Bankruptcy
5 Initial Franchise Fee
6 Other Fees
7 Initial Investment
8 Restrictions On Sources Of Products And Services
9 Franchisee’s Obligations
10 Financing
11 Franchisor’s Obligations
12 Territory
13 Trademarks
14 Patents, Copyrights and Proprietary Information
15 Obligation To Participate In The Actual Operation Of The Franchise Business
16 Restrictions On What The Franchisee May Sell
17 Renewal, Termination, Transfer And Dispute Resolution
18 Public Figures
19 Earnings Claims
20 List Of Outlets
21 Financial Statements
22 Contracts
23 Receipt

How Do I Use It?

The UFOC is similar to a securities prospectus. It can provide the information you need to evaluate a company or to target potential sales clients. An accredited franchise company, whether publicly traded or privately owned, must provide this disclosure document.

The UFOC is most valuable for potential franchisees, potential franchisors, franchisors, investors, financial companies and suppliers to franchisees.

Complete UFOC: Items 1-23, plus franchise agreement and all attachments (Note that a complete UFOC may consist of hundreds of pages. It may include development agreements, lease agreements, etc.).



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Knicks and Nets Are Two Halves of an N.B.A. Hole
As the Knicks and the Nets clear cap space for the 2010-11 season, they are producing the worst combined record in New York’s history in the league.
02/13/2010 09:00 PM
The Encouragement Factor
Paul Hogan, whose mother was a longtime caregiver for his grandmother, would eventually start Home Instead Senior Care, which now has 60,000 clients.
01/06/2010 09:00 PM
Art Bartlett, Founder of Century 21 Real Estate, Dies at 76
Mr. Bartlett was among the first to enable hundreds, and later thousands, of brokers working from their own offices to compete with regional and national chains.
01/02/2010 09:00 PM
A Coffee Shop That Is So Much More
A love of chocolate leads to a shop that is the hub of community.
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