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How do we begin?
A: Contact Us
B: Complete Franchise Application
C: Perform Due Diligence
D: Complete Our Approval Process
E: Attend CSI Day
F: Attend DNA University
A: Contact Us
If you would like us to contact you with more information about our franchise program, please click on the Contact Us button and you will hear from one of our representatives within one (1) business day.
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B: Complete Franchise Application
Please take a few moments to complete our online Franchise Application and Authorization forms. Or, download the PDF versions and fax both documents to the Franchise Development Department at (866) 308-4083.
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C: Perform Due Diligence
It is of utmost importance that you have a complete understanding of our franchise program as well as both the DNA industry and the market in which you plan to operate. We can assist you in the process of performing your due diligence. Upon your request, we will be happy to supply you with a starter list of review recommendations that may help you gain an appreciation for the market as a whole and within your geographical area.
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D: Complete Our Approval Process
Below is the step-by-step list of DNA Services of America's Franchise Application and Approval Process. DNA Services of America takes its franchise relationships seriously to ensure both your company as well as ours is comfortable with a long-term, successful business arrangement. The process as outlined below will take approximately two (2) to four (4) weeks from receipt of the completed Application and Authorization forms (both required). At any point in the application and approval process, either DNA Services of America or Applicant may make the decision to cease the process without further obligation to the other party, and will provide formal written notice of this decision to the other.
| Step One: | Complete the online Franchise Application. Fax the signed Authorization Form to your franchise development representative as both documents are required to begin the process. |
| Step Two: | A structured telephonic interview will be conducted between the Applicant and DNA Services of America's Chief Operating Officer |
| Step Three: | Background, credit and reference checks shall be conducted on Applicant |
| Step Four: | Applicant shall be required to take an internet-based assessment test that will assess whether or not applicant meets DNA Services of America's overall qualifications. Upon completing the assessment and approval to proceed in the process, Applicant shall become a Franchise "Candidate" |
| Step Five: | Candidates shall receive a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular ("UFOC"). Upon receipt of the UFOC, Candidates must immediately sign and return the acknowledgement of receipt, found at the back of the UFOC. Candidates MUST have the UFOC in their possession for ten (10) full business days prior to signing any agreements or submitting any portion of the initial franchise fee. |
| Step Six: | Candidates will join DNASOA for Career Solution Investigation Day (CSI Day) in Houston, Texas at the Houston Service Center. (A one page summary business plan must be presented by each Candidate prior to the visit) |
| Step Seven: | A final decision shall be made by DNA Services of America on whether or not to award a franchise to the Candidate. If a franchise is offered, a Franchise Agreement will be prepared in duplicate and in final form for review by the Candidate. Candidate must have a minimum of five (5) business days to review before execution. |
| Step Eight: | A Franchise Agreement shall be executed, as well as payment of the initial franchise fee, in accordance with each state's franchise regulations. Dates will be established for DNA University and an on-site marketing orientation at the franchisee's place of business. |
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E: Attend CSI Day
Career Solution Investigation Day - Houston, Texas
CSI Day is designed to help each Candidate catch a first-hand glimpse of an actual operating DNA Services of America franchise service center, while learning more about the DNA industry and our franchise program. We invite all Candidates that have successfully progressed through Step 5 of the Application and Approval Process to join us in Houston, Texas. Below you'll find the agenda for the activities scheduled.
| 8 a. | Pick up from hotel; meet in lobby area |
| 8:15 a. | Introduction to DNA Services of America (“DNASOA”) |
| 8:30 a. | Review the day-to-day activities of a DNASOA franchise service center |
| 8:45 a. | Review DNA Datalink |
| 9:15 a. | Break |
| 9:25 a. | Observe DNA sample collection process |
| 9:50 a. | Meet April Broward, Director of Franchise Support/CRM |
| 10:20 a. | Listen to client calls; questions for Houston Service Center case managers |
| 10:45 a. | Presentation – referral target markets in your communities for DNA testing services |
| 11:45 a. | LUNCH |
| 1:15 p. | DNA testing presentation – basic overview of DNA indentification testing and nutrigenomics |
| 2:15 p. | Review details of the DNASOA franchise program (UFOC and Franchise Agreement) |
| 3:00 p. | BREAK |
| 3:10 p. | Due Diligence Review, review Candidate’s business plan and other questions |
| 3:45 p. | Survey |
| 4 p. | Q & A; depart for airport |
DNA Services of America will reimburse Candidates who attend CSI Day up to $500 in travel expenses (including airfare, transportation to and from the airport and one (1) night’s stay at a hotel). Original receipts must be presented for reimbursement on or after CSI Day, and reimbursement will be made on the next accounts payable date.
To schedule your CSI Day, contact the Franchise Development Department at 866.432.7021 or franchise@dnasoa.com.
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F: Attend DNA University
To guarantee resort reservations, DNA University registration closes thirty (30) days prior to the event date. Your franchise development representative can help you develop a schedule to finish all steps in the Application and Approval Process for the next DNA University event.
| 2007 and 2008 DNA University Dates
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December 3 - 7, 2007
January 28 - February 1, 2008
March 24 - 28, 2008
May 19 - 23, 2008
July 14 - 18, 2008
September 29 - October 3, 2008
December 8 - December 12, 2008
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