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Regina 
& Area

History
Incorporated as a town: 1901
Incorporated as a city: 1913 
Founding Cultures: Blackfoot, Plains Cree, Stoney and Metis hunters and traders

Government
Model of Government: Mayor and eight Councillors selected at large

Geography
Area in Square Kilometers: 62 sq. kilometers
Latitude: 52'16"N
Longitude: 133'49:W
Proximity to International Airport: 120 kilometers to Edmonton International Airport and 140 kilometers to Calgary International Airport

Climate
January Average Temperature: Average high of -8°C  and average low of -19°C
July Average Temperature: Average high of 23°C and average low of 9°C
Average Annual Rainfall: 359 mm
Average Annual Snowfall: 125 cm

Population
2003 Population: 72,691
Projected Population: 117,219 by the year 2031
Average Annual Population Growth Rate (from 2003 to 2031): 1.7%

Cash Requirements for Red Deer
Franchise fee   $ 9,000
Training Fee   $ 6,600
Initial Advertising Material   $ 5,000
Leasehold Improvements    office not required
Keys Please The Driving Alternative published phone number   No charge
Central Dispatching   No charge for first six months
Fielding day-time inquiries on published phone number   No charge for first six months
Pre-opening Costs   N/A
Employees Required   N/A
Total Minimum Initial Investment   $20,600
The above is based on the franchisee being active in the development of Red Deer.
While this amount of money may be available to an applicant by way of a bank loan, we will not approve any candidate unless they have approximately one half of the total investment available in unencumbered cash.  We believe that this amount of money is required so that the franchisee does not enter the business with an unreasonable debt load.
What is Included in Your Initial Franchise Fee
  • The use of Keys Please The Driving Alternative trade name, trademarks and reputation.
  • Six months of pre-paid central dispatching
  • Six months of fielding day-time inquiries on Keys Please® published phone number
*NOTE: Central dispatching fees will be charged to the franchisee commencing on the seventh month.  These charges are determined by the volume of service requests.  There is a minimum weekly charge.  All charges for this service are paid in advance.
The introductory information above is provided to help you in assessing Keys Please The Driving Alternative.  It does not contain any detailed financial information.  Once an application has been submitted and the application has passed the initial qualifying process, we will be happy to discuss potential location performances. 

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