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Important Disclosure: Franchise opportunities are currently only available in non-registration states. States that require registration (Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin) are not available for franchise. This packet is for informational purposes only. All material information about a weGrow franchise is contained within the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) that will be given after qualifying. The FDD supersedes any information contained within this packet or elsewhere about a weGrow franchise. weGrow wants to assure that each franchisee has the appropriate capabilities to operate a successful store. To qualify, fill out and submit an application at http://franchise.weGrowStore.com and follow the instructions on the form. There are no fees or contractual obligations for submitting an application. Qualification decisions usually take 2-3 days, and if you qualify, you will receive the full FDD by email or mail.

weGrow rebranded from iGrow in 2010 after deciding to franchise.

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Dear Franchisee,

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the weGrow family.

Please take your time in reviewing all the materials included in this information packet, as this is your first step in becoming a weGrow franchisee. As you will learn after reading this packet, by opening up your own weGrow hydroponics store you’re entering a growing industry- and weGrow one of the most recognized names in this industry today. And with motivated individuals interested in opening up their own stores such as you, we’re expanding faster than ever.

When you open a weGrow franchise, you’re in business for yourself, but you’re never by yourself. A large number of new businesses fail within the first three years due to a lack of business systems in place. weGrow provides a systematic business system to help you launch a new hydroponics store. Our business model will provide you with production-ready support services, from purchasing inventory, to hiring staff, to increasing sales volumes and profitability. We will help you in core areas such as:

• Business Guidance• Brand Recognition• Professional Imaging• Human Resources• Product Training• Start-Up Assistance You’ll never find yourself in a situation where you feel alone or without assistance. It is our top priority that each one of our stores is successful as that accounts for our overall success. From finding a store location, to helping with your grand opening, to training your new staff, we will be there every step of the way to help make sure your store becomes a great success.

We look forward to telling you more about our exciting new business opportunity! Sincerely,

Dhar MannFounderweGrow Enterprises, Inc.

• Purchasing Power• Staff Training• Ongoing Support• Peer Experience• Marketing Support • Business Systems

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Executive Summary

The IndustryHydroponics

Medical Marijuana

The CompanyThe Inception

Our Honest Approach to HydroponicsThe Grand Opening

Decision to FranchiseOur Mission

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Social MediaDistribution and New Products

Expansion PlansOpportunities

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Services Unique to weGrowBloom Room

University of CannabisOn-Site Doctor

Product Safety TestingMobile Hydroponic Trailers

Repairs / Buying & Selling Used EquipmentCannMann

Online SalesAdvertising Income and Sponsorships

Seeds for SuccessCapitalization

NetworkingLocation, Location, Location

Staff and SupportProduct Knowledge

What are the Steps in the Process?Step 1: Get Acquainted

Step 2: Apply for a weGrow Store Franchise.Step 3: Evaluate Your Personal Commitment

Step 4: Sign the AgreementStep 5: Choose a Franchise Site

Step 6: Attend TrainingStep 7: Setting Up Your Store

Step 8: Open for Business.Step 9: Ongoing Support

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Executive SummaryHydroponics is a rapidly growing industry being adapted around the world for crop production. Unlike conventional soil-based methods of horticulture, hydroponics is a method of growing plants using water without soil. This method has been proven as more cost-effective, producing higher plant yields and being more environmentally friendly. While a number of factors have led to the increased usage of hydroponics, the liberalization of medical marijuana laws is sprouting new opportunities for the hydroponics industry.

weGrow is the first hydroponic retailer to sell products and services that specifically cater to the growing medical marijuana community. Traditional hydroponic retailers do not allow for any discussions pertaining to medical marijuana cultivation, despite a large majority of their customers purchasing products specifically for that purpose. weGrow does not sell any marijuana, only products and services to help safely and responsibly cultivate it.

In a weGrow store customers can expect to find a 6,000 - 15,000 square foot warehouse with some of the largest inventories of hydroponic equipment. Since many weGrow customers are seeing an indoor hydroponic system for the first time, weGrow stores include live grow demonstrations with real plants. To promote compliance, weGrow locations sub-lease space to medical doctors that can issue patient recommendations, so customers can get their cannabis cards on-site. weGrow has also partnered with the University of Cannabis, which is the first online university for medical cannabis learning, and customers can purchase classes to learn about horticulture, propagation, grow room construction, and other various cannabis curriculums. Finally weGrow also offers the Bloom Room, which is a team of expert technicians providing consultations, grow room construction and plant management assistance so patients can learn hands-on by professionals and maximize their crop’s quality and yield.

The innovative business model and niche market sprouted a lot of interest from local, national and international media. On the opening day of weGrow’s first location in Oakland, California, on January 28th, 2010, weGrow made headlines on Yahoo News, San Francisco Chronicle, CNN, Life Magazine, and other top publications. San

Francisco Chronicle called weGrow “The Walmart of Weed.” CNN called weGrow “The retail king of marijuana growing.” Since, weGrow has been featured multiple on times on NYTimes, LATimes, Tokyo TV, London Times, the Atlantic, and other top publications. In February 2011 weGrow founder Dhar Mann made the front cover of Mother Jones magazine.

The high-level exposure of weGrow attracted the interest of many investors worldwide. Inquiries came from around the world for investment opportunities within weGrow , and amongst other entry points, for franchise opportunities. Mann decided to add a link on weGrow‘s website for individuals that would be interested in owning a franchise, and overnight seventy-five (75) individuals filled out franchise applications. Mann began to assemble some of the top franchise consultants in the country, and in February 2011, just a year after the original grand opening, weGrow Sacramento opened as the first weGrow franchise.

weGrow Sacramento opened its doors to just as much media exposure as the original weGrow opening in Oakland, making headlines on Times, Huffington Post, Bloomberg and other top publications. Fox’s Geraldo Rivera, in a feature on weGrow , said “This type of business [could] be the next dot-com.” Fast Company said “Clearly, there is a hungry customer base for shops such as these.” Even comedian George Lopez did a 45-second feature on Sacramento’s “medical marijuana superstore.” By spring 2011 weGrow will be featured in documentaries on National Geographic and PBS’ Frontline, and offers from top-level production companies for a reality show have been received.

weGrow has immediate plans to open stores across the country. weGrow expects to have 10 stores open by the end of 2011 in 6 states, with even faster growth rates anticipated in 2012. Currently 16 states, in addition to DC, have medical marijuana programs, and additional states are expected to legalize each year, opening up new market opportunities for weGrow stores. weGrow has even received inquiries from Canada, Australia, Europe and Asia, and plans to explore these markets in the future

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The IndustryHydroponicsHydroponics represents one of the fastest growing sectors in our economy today. Consumers are becoming increasingly concerned with where their fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants are coming from, and are now choosing to grow for themselves. Combine this with a rapid loss of commercial cultivation land due to urbanization, an increasingly health conscious society and more liberal laws surrounding medical cannabis, it’s no wonder the hydroponics industry is exploding. Until now, retail hydroponics has been a relatively fractured market. Most storeowners are single store operators, without any significant store presence or brand name outside their immediate areas. Think about it- how many hydroponic retail stores can you name outside of your city? Probably not a lot. And that means these single storeowners do not have the power of numbers giving weGrow the perfect opportunity to be the first significant retail chain in hydroponics. With our professional customer service standards, worldwide brand awareness, aggregate purchasing power and strategic relationships with product manufacturers, weGrow is positioned to be the leader in retail hydroponics.

MEDICAL MARIJUANAWhat does medical marijuana have to do with the hydroponics industry? Well, while all of the other hydroponic store are not open about it, a large percentage of customers are medical marijuana cultivators. Medical marijuana is the largest cash crop in the United States, larger than corn and wheat combined. Recent studies estimate that marijuana production exceeds the combined value of corn ($23.3 billion) and wheat ($7.5 billion) at an estimated value of $35.8 billion. 16 states have already passed medical marijuana legislation with more already considering it. In California alone cannabis is responsible for $14 billion a year in sales, dwarfing the state’s other agricultural commodities. This medical marijuana boom means big bucks for hydroponics. We are facing a time where governments are in desperate need of tax revenues, law enforcement is understaffed and underequipped to deal with non-violent crimes, a new more progressive government has taken place, and convincing new evidence has emerged validating cannabis for its’ medical value. Now policymakers are looking to medical marijuana as a solution for some of our current economic and social problems. And as laws regarding medical cannabis become more liberal, economists predict this will lead to an upward surge in cannabis consumption and cultivation, placing higher demands on hydroponic equipment. As more individuals decide to join collectives, become caretakers or grow their own medicine, they all need to purchase their grow equipment from a hydroponics store, and that’s why medical marijuana cultivators represent a significant revenue source for our business. We’re just the first to admit it.

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The CompanyTHE INCEPTIONweGrow started on January 28, 2010, by Dhar Mann, in Oakland, California. He opened a 15,000 square foot facility next to the Oakland International Airport. The grand opening ribbon cutting included many elected officials, media coverage from around the world and thousands of activists and customers astounded by the new store and concept. It wasn’t the first hydroponics store in Oakland- in fact there were a handful of other established stores that had been around for several years. So why was weGrow different than any other hydroponics store on the planet?

OUR HONEST APPROACH TO HYDROPONICSThe inspiration of weGrow came shortly before our grand opening when Mann decided to start his own indoor garden. He went to a local hydroponics shop in Northern California looking to buy some equipment and obtain some information. He noticed signs all over the store that prohibited any discussion of medical marijuana, even though it was legal in the city, county and state. Mann was an existing cannabis patient and wanted to purchase hydro equipment to start a small cannabis garden. When he asked the sales clerk for assistance with starting a medical marijuana grow, Mann was kicked out of the store for just mentioning the words.

Mann couldn’t believe that hydroponic store could be so hypocritical. It was obvious that most of the customers in the store were not spending thousands of dollars on systems to grow indoor tomatoes. He also discovered that many hydroponics storeowners had their own cannabis grow operations, although they refused to give any information or assistance to new growers. So where were medical cannabis patients supposed to go to receive information and assistance for cultivation? He couldn’t believe how difficult it was to get any help for setting up a cannabis garden and wondered how many medical cannabis patients had similar experiences.

So he decided to set up the world’s first hydroponics store that would openly discuss the real interests of most hydro store customers, dubbing it the “first honest hydro store.” In addition to selling all of the equipment typically found within hydro stores, such as lights, hoods, ballasts, reservoirs and growing mediums, Mann wanted to offer a full array of resources to all cultivators, including cannabis patients. These services included an on-site medical marijuana doctor that could perform evaluations for cannabis cards, a team of highly skilled technicians called the Bloom Room that could assist with consultations and build-outs, live plant demonstrations so growers could visualize a complete hydroponic setup, and finally a University specializing in cannabis education and training. All of these services were aimed at bringing medical marijuana cultivators into compliance and providing customers additional learning resources for becoming better gardeners.

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THE GRAND OPENINGOn January 28, 2010, the grand opening of this new concept came with huge success, attracting thousands of people to the event and receiving worldwide media coverage including CNN, MSNBC, and NYTimes. Mann’s honest approach to hydroponics and the innovative business model sparked a lot of interest and desire from new customers, the media and medical marijuana advocates. Customers poured in from all over the states and weGrow‘s inventory turned over more quickly than he ever imagined. The creative business model quickly made history and headlines around the world.

DECISION TO FRANCHISEAs word spread about the first hydroponics store to offer a full set of services for cultivators and openly discuss medical marijuana, tourists from around the world inspired by this new concept traveled to come and see this innovative store. Investors from New York to China called inquiring about investment opportunities. Even existing hydroponic store inquired about converting their stores into a weGrow brand. This strong interest from the public and opportunists coupled with the boom of the hydroponics industry convinced Mann it was time to bring this new idea all across the United States.

Mann began identifying emerging markets for the hydroponics industry and setting expansion goals. He decided the most effective way to meet their expansion goals and give other entrepreneurs’ opportunities was to set up weGrow as a franchise. He began by simply adding a franchising inquiry link on the weGrow website, and within 24-hours over seventy-five (75) franchise applications were received. In February 2011, just a year after our grand opening, our first franchise store opened in Sacramento, California. Today, weGrow has over a dozen new store locations in planning across several states, with immediate plans to expand up to ten (10) locations by the end of 2011.

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OUR MISSIONThe mission of weGrow is to be the leading hydroponic retailer in the world. We want to provide indoor cultivators turnkey support services, a consistent customer service experience throughout all of our stores and the most competitive pricing available in the marketplace.

weGrow is centered around providing excellent customer service and turnkey resources to all of our clients. We are much more than just a hydroponics store in that we offer our clients a full support system from education, technician services, product repairs, and live grow demonstrations. The information and positive customer experience gives us a high customer retention rate and a loyal following. Customers know they can count on the advice weGrow gives for their gardens and that’s what keeps them coming back.

Having a consistently positive customer service experience throughout all of our stores is also a paramount concern for us. Until now, the retail hydroponics industry has been largely decentralized with individual storeowners typically owning only one location without any strong branding or professional appearance. weGrow seeks to provide a homogeneous customer experience, where our attractive branding, great customer service and turnkey resources can always be expected. While we want each store to have the character and care of the individual store operator, we will ensure that each store adheres to certain elements such as store imaging and branding, staff training, inventory levels and pricing. We work very hard and invest a lot in developing a global brand so it’s important that each store provides upstanding representation as to why weGrow is the leader in retail hydroponics.

Finally, while we recognize providing robust services and customer experiences are important, we understand that pricing is still the number one factor driving customer choices. That’s when having you as part of our team becomes so valuable. With all of our franchisees we are able to increase our aggregate purchasing power and take advantage of more competitive pricing. We strive to source many of our products directly from factories they are manufactured in, which means we can buy our products significantly below wholesale cost and our competition. Our direct purchasing relationships give franchise owners higher profitability and better pricing than industry competition. Since most of the competition is single storeowners, they cannot solicit the interest of overseas factories with their small purchase orders. With our ability to pool together larger orders from all of our store locations, we receive special pricing relationships, allowing our stores to capture not only service-oriented clientele, but now also bargain shoppers seeking cheaper prices.

By offering our products cheaper than our competitors, providing a positive customer service experience and turnkey cultivation resources, it is no wonder that weGrow is the ONLY hydroponics store to have been featured on CNN, NY Times, Life Magazine, Associated Press, Dr. OZ, TIME, and many, many more global and local media outlets.

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Legal Counsel – Scott MarchScott March has practiced franchise law for over 25 years. He is certified as a Franchise and Distribution Law Specialist by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization and serves as a Vice-Chairperson of the California Bar Franchise Law Committee. He also is admitted to practice in Hawaii and the District of Columbia. He has represented both franchisors and franchisees, giving him a broad prospective when drafting documents and dealing with issues in the field. He holds a Certificate in Franchise Management from Georgetown University and earned his MBA while serving as an Air Force officer.

Financial Advisory – Walt TchirkineWith more than twenty years of public accounting experience, Waltis well-known for his creative expertise in the area of taxation. He isable to assist in important phases from business start-ups to businessoperations. Walt is a tax and consulting stockholder at RINA Accountancy Corporation and specializes in franchising. He has advised both franchisors and franchisees. He is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Human Resources - Erica Reed-EllisErica Reed holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and a Masters Degree in Human Resources. Erica has been working in the human resource field for over a dozen years and has been a member of SHRM-Society for human resource management since 2007. She manages the overall provision of human resource services, policies, and programs for weGrow. She has established standards and information material that can assist each franchisee with their respective store development and management.

Marketing & Public Relations - Melissa RzeppaMelissa Rzeppa is a Partner and Public Relations Director at Serendipit Consulting in Phoenix, Arizona. Melissa focuses on developing and executing creative public relations and social media strategies for clients in a variety of industries. She earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Kent State University. Melissa helps weGrow with communications, messaging, and public relations- in addition to assisting new franchisees with grand opening event coordination and execution.

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WEGROW ADVISORY TEAM weGrow believes the success of any company depends on the individuals behind it. Therefore we’ve worked to assemble a team of some of the most respected names within the franchising industry to develop our franchise system. Below is a list of some of the individuals that advise weGrow and their backgrounds.

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Design & Branding - James MarshallOne of the founding members of the Oso Design Group, James Woods Marshall has been creating design solutions for clients including AT&T, Ericsson, Cost Plus, and the University of California for over 20 years. He brings his unique focus on sustainability, client autonomy, and design integrity to weGrow and weGrow franchisees. His illustrations have appeared in magazines worldwide and his art has appeared in venues throughout the western United States. James is in charge of brand development, compliance, and he contracts with franchisees for the design of new weGrow stores.

Operations & Training - Robert AlstedRobert has forty plus years in delivering varied business development-oriented services for companies ranging from the smallest mom-n-pop start-ups to the world’s largest retailer- Walmart. He brings a strong resume’ in franchise development services, business plans, marketing programs and sales set up and training. He is considered a “hired-gun” or someone chosen in part for his experience but mostly being hired for his reputation for performance.

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Benefits of FranchisingThere are many benefits of owning a weGrow franchise. Our name alone will win you a following of loyal customers who count on weGrow to provide excellence in products, services and information they need to successfully cultivate. Our brand recognition is unsurpassed in the industry and will generate enthusiastic customers waiting in line for your store’s grand opening with little or no marketing investment. Consider some of the following benefits when deciding to open up your own franchise:

GROWTHThe hydroponics industry is one of the fastest growing markets in the world today. It has been dubbed as the “21st Century Green Rush” and weGrow is at the forefront of this wave. As people become more health conscious, space becomes more limited and laws concerning medical cannabis become more liberal, there has been a spike of interest in indoor cultivation. This industry will continue to boom, and by opening up a weGrow you will immediately be a leader within this billion-dollar industry.

RECOGNITIONWe have one of the most recognizable brands in the hydroponics industry. Our grand opening launch in Oakland, California sparked interest from almost every state within the US and also China, Germany, Canada, Australia, Sweden, and more. We have been covered on international news media on nearly every continent. No other hydroponics store in the world has received the amount of media coverage we have. By placing our weGrow logo on your storefront you receive instant brand recognition and immediate customer interest. Since our inception we have been featured multiple times on CNN, NY Times, Life Magazine, MSNBC, Times, Huffington Post, Geraldo Riviera, Bill O’Reiley, Comedian George Lopez, Channel 7, Channel 5, KRON4, San Francisco Chronicle, Oakland Tribune, CNBC, High Times Magazine, Yahoo News, and many more media publications. On our grand opening day we were the 2nd most popular search query on Google in Northern California.

Our name alone will win you a following of loyal customers who count on weGrow to provide the products, services, and information needed to

successfully grow. With the weGrow store brand on your storefront, both current and prospective customers will associate your business as the leading brand for retail Hydroponics. And, as with all of our stores, weGrow will assist in the design of your new store to keep it consistent with our corporate branding and also providing customers with a consistent weGrow experience.

For ongoing promotion and recognition after your launch, weGrow invests in nationwide marketing

campaigns aimed at raising brand awareness and driving more customers. Each store will benefit from our exciting marketing initiatives, all of which are already included in your franchise fees. And with every new store launch, weGrow will assist you with press releases and obtaining free news media to give you a high profile grand opening launch to ensure you receive maximum media coverage for your new location. We will help your store make major news headlines and reach thousands of potential customers just like our corporate store launch.

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SUPPORTStarting a new business is never easy, but starting a hydroponics store can be even more challenging. By owning a weGrow you will be provided with a turnkey solution allowing you to learn insider secrets and launch your store within a very short time. We will provide you with a full support system including inventory buying, in-store imaging, new product placement, POS training, HR policies and guidelines, staff training, and more. You will receive many of the skills, tools and ongoing support necessary to open a successful hydroponics store.

Another point to consider is everyday new products are emerging within the industry that are demanded by customers, and not having access or being knowledgeable of these products will give your customers a reason to start exploring other hydro stores. weGrow is always on the cutting edge of technology within hydroponics and we have a whole team of individuals making sure our stores carry all of the hottest products at the most competitive pricing available. By being a part of our team you will have access to an inventory full of highly demanded products and best-selling items by region. We will ensure that your shelves are stocked with these products and that your staff is fully trained to generate more sales.

PRICINGPerhaps the biggest advantage of being a weGrow franchisee is access to more products at lower prices than your competition. Given that the hydroponics industry is relatively fragmented without a significant large retailer presence, the existing distribution process entails hydroponic storeowners buying all of their products from middlemen distribution companies. These distribution companies who service sometimes hundreds of hydroponic stores aggregate the purchasing power of these stores and can make large purchases directly from manufacturers with substantial savings. Since the order volume of a single store would not produce the order volume necessary to attract the interest of manufacturers directly, they have no choice but to pay high markups to these distribution companies.

Unlike other hydroponic stores, weGrow is able to combine the purchasing power of all of its stores and source a lot of our products direct from factories, avoiding the middlemen. We take advantage of larger economies of scale to place big orders and save our franchisees money. Often weGrow purchases products significantly cheaper than the cost of our competition, so other retailers will not be able to compete with your pricing. And as your sales volume increases, you will have access to larger discounts allowing for even higher profit margins. With each store that opens, weGrow is able to leverage the additional purchasing power to negotiate even better terms with our suppliers. We have the ability to aggregate the purchasing of all of our stores, while other storeowners typically are just purchasing for their single store, not giving them much room to negotiate. By bundling our purchasing across our stores, we can purchase containers of products rather than palettes, making us a more valuable customer to our suppliers and affording us even better pricing. In the future, all of our products will be sourced directly from manufacturers, eliminating the need for distributors completely. Eventually, weGrow Plans on manufacturing some of our products ourselves. (see following page)

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weGrow is very particular about preserving our brand integrity. We have gone through great lengths to ensure consistency in our branding and a distinguishable presence within the marketplace. Our brand tells customers that they are receiving expert advice on cultivation techniques, a multitude of products and services to assist in cultivation and the most competitive pricing on products anywhere. To make sure customers receive a consistent branding experience, weGrow has developed comprehensive design and branding guidelines, to assist our franchisees in design and development. We want to work with our franchisees to incorporate their creativity while ensuring a uniform branding experience across our stores.

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SOCIAL MEDIA weGrow Store is very active in social media. Through social media we can use web-based technology to create an entertaining, immediate and informative dialogue with our customers. Over 20% of all time spent on the Internet in the United States is spent on social networking sites. Many people gain information, education and news by online media so our channels help us quickly reach the world.

Not only can we leverage social media to raise brand awareness, but it can be used as a vehicle to promote new products, events, specials, new store openings and other important company-related information. Our weGrow blog is updated weekly with new articles about hydroponic equipment and industry news, so customers can gain valuable information from checking our site frequently. Typically our Facebook page helps us advertise events, Twitter helps to coordinate it and YouTube helps us capture it for the world to see.

To have an organized and consolidated message, we do not allow franchise stores to create their own weGrow social media pages, but rather promote their messaging through our channels. This prevents customer confusion and helps us develop robust social media pages with stronger followings.If you haven’t seen our social media pages already, please visit:

weGrow blog: blog.weGrowStore.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/weGrowStore

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DISTRIBUTION AND NEW PRODUCTSEvery day, new manufacturers and distributors are coming to weGrow to present ideas for bringing new products to the industry. Given the level of exposure we have received and the position of weGrow in the hydroponics industry, these manufacturers and distributors see our store as a valuable vehicle for marketing and selling their products. We are currently in negotiations to have exclusive distribution rights and to begin offering new types of products, many of which you cannot find in traditional hydroponic stores. As the only known medical marijuana affiliated hydroponic retailer, we are able to carry products and services that other hydroponic stores do not, so we can bring new products to market with exclusive distribution rights.

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Expansion PlansSince our inception we have experienced rapid growth levels. To keep pace with the demand of the hydroponics industry and our expansion plans, we have decided the quickest way of covering new territories where weGrow products are demanded is to work with aggressive new store owners interested in creating their own business opportunities. Only by working with highly motivated and intelligent individuals would we be able to keep up with our expansion goals for 2011 onward. In the map below, the areas filled in tan are currently not available for franchising opportunities. The areas filled in green are currently available. Please inquire about the status of states filled in tan. Arizona, Deleware and DC are sold out.

OPPORTUNITIESWithin the above green states we are looking to create strong relationships with professionals and entrepreneurs interested in this unique opportunity. The two types of franchising opportunities that currently exist are for franchisees and multi-unit developers.

Franchisees are interested businesspeople that want to open up a hydroponics store. They enjoy the thrill of running a day-to-day business, interacting with customers, managing employees and receiving daily revenues. Typically franchisees have experience in retail environments and either have worked within the industry or recognize the industry’s growth potential. Franchisees pay a fixed fee to use the weGrow business model and individually own their own stores. Most of the investment of a franchisee will go to purchasing inventory and the costs of opening up a new store. The cost of a weGrow franchise starts at $40,000.00.

Multi-Unit Developers are larger opportunity seekers that are interested in opening up multiple locations. For each additional location, multi-unit developers can save on franchise fees and royalties.

We are currently looking for both franchisees and multi-unit developers to facilitate our expansion goals.

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ADVANTAGES TO EARLY INVESTMENTAs with any new company, there are advantages for coming in during early expansion. For starters, the fees for opening up a franchise have been priced low to reduce the barriers of entry and help you enter the hydroponics industry. We want to keep our franchise fees low enough to help you succeed since we know starting a new business is never an easy task. As time goes on our franchise fees will quickly begin increasing making it more difficult for newcomers to enter the marketplace.

Another advantage for early franchisees is our staff will be able to spend extra time helping you get your business off the ground. While all of our stores will always be important to us, we will be able to dedicate more time and develop intimate relationships with our beginning operators. We appreciate you supporting us from the beginning and we will go a long way to show our appreciation back.

Finally, our initial franchisees will always be given first priority for further expansion. For instance, if a new territory opens up for weGrow expansion we would like to fulfill the new territory from existing franchisees before looking to recruit new store operators. We would give opportunities to existing franchisees for expanding into new hydroponic bull markets as they emerge. Not only do we appreciate you being a part of our existing family, we know that you have what it takes to take on new challenges and to meet the weGrow standards of excellence. We have also created financial incentives for our franchisees to engage in the multi-unit developer program.

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Services Unique to weGrowweGrow is much more than a hydroponics store. We offer a full array of services for novice, intermediate and advanced cultivators. Our additional services are all included as part of your franchise purchase, but may only be available in certain cities and states. These peripheral services can prove to be significant revenue centers if operated successfully. Service items typically have higher profit margins and will boost your hydroponic retail sales segment. Some of these additional services include:

BLOOM ROOM The Bloom Room provides expert technician services for cultivators. From in-store product consultations, to design and consulting services, to in-home grow room buildouts, Bloom Room is the leading group of technicians specializing in indoor grow room setups. As any grower can tell you, building out a grow room takes a lot of manpower and a specialized skill set. There are also a number of risks involved that Bloom Room can help mitigate through our experienced and highly trained staff, helping customers maximize safety and stay within compliance. Bloom Room technicians may be set up as independent contractors and typically earn from $20-25/hr. Each hour of service is billed to clients at a rate averaging $95/hr, allowing a significant profit margin for these types of services. During your training session a significant portion will be dedicated to Bloom Room training, including all forms, legal disclosures and professional skills training. If performed correctly the Bloom Room can be a significant profit center for weGrow franchisees. And considering many Bloom Room build-outs require products from your weGrow retail store, the Bloom Room is an excellent source to create a reoccurring revenue stream for your retail arm.

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UNIVERSITY OF CANNABISThe University of Cannabis is the largest school for marijuana education with over 30 different classes, 10 academic departments, a graduate learning program and capacities to seat over 3,000 students in an online or physical classroom setting. There has been a strong interest in medical marijuana across the United States, and as demand increases so has demand for information. weGrow will help you with setting up your University and offer you access to highly trained professors, structured curriculum and a successful educational system. Franchisees can either host live classes or receive commissions for enrolling students in UniCann’s online learning program. To make sure each franchisee receives compensation for their referrals, promotional codes are given that are assigned to each store, so anytime a student enrolls in an online course and provides a promotional code, we will know which store should receive the commission.

Live classes are also an attractive way to supplement your weGrow revenue stream and draw more traffic into your store. Typically in a single weekend UniCann hosts up to 8 classes in one weekend and sells each class for $50/student. Student capacities range from 25 students to 100 students depending on the store. In this scenario a sold out weekend could generate tens of thousands of dollars just from educational services alone. And of course, all of these weekend seminars boost sales and exposure for the hydroponics store, again creating secular revenue streams for you.

ON-SITE DOCTORIn medical marijuana states you will have the option to adding a medical marijuana physician to your facility. Many hydroponics store customers cultivate medical cannabis, which usually requires a valid doctor’s recommendation that expires annually. By offering an on-site doctor to perform evaluations, your facility will attract new customers and bring additional revenue from the medical facility that’s leased to a 3rd party.

It is important to note that the franchise owner should not have an ownership interest in the medical offices. weGrow has a list of physicians we work with and can help facilitate a lease arrangement if your store is in a medical marijuana state and you’re interested in adding this service. The on-site doctor is an excellent way to offset your store’s operating costs through rental revenues and raise more awareness for your store location.

PRODUCT SAFETY TESTINGThe FDA does not regulate medical cannabis, and most dispensaries sell cannabis that is not tested for patient safety. As a means of providing quality assurance standards to the cannabis industry and to offer more services for medical marijuana cultivators, weGrow is in discussions with a leading cannabis laboratory to open testing facilities in strategic weGrow locations. This will allow medical marijuana cultivators to test their product before consuming it or selling it for consumption. The testing procedures will ensure the quality, security and accountability of medical cannabis to protect patients from biological and chemical agents. If a product safety testing center is brought to your weGrow store, this will bring more exposure and traffic to your location while again helping to offset your store’s operating costs through rental revenues.

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MOBILE HYDROPONIC TRAILERS Built by the Bloom Room and sold exclusively at weGrow, these mobile hydroponic trailers are a turnkey solution for cultivators. They have been featured in top news headlines and have customers all over the nation demanding these products. These boxes draw large audiences and can serve as a centerpiece for your store.

They come in a variety of sizes and have suggested retail prices between $30,000.00 for the smallest box and up to $90,000.00 for the largest containers. The boxes have been a popular eye-catching product line and represent a large revenue opportunity for storeowners. Franchisees interested in stocking these boxes can receive special terms.

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REPAIRS / BUYING & SELLING USED EQUIPMENTAnother significant revenue center is repairing equipment for customers and buying and selling used equipment. For customers that already own existing equipment, many of the products stop functioning correctly over time and represent significant investments for the owners. Since many of our products are only found in hydroponic store and fall under a special technical niche, repairing digital ballasts, filters and hoods is another attractive service for customers and revenue center for franchisees. Our training program will cover how to repair products so at least a few of your staff members will be skilled in these technical areas.

Buying and selling used equipment is also a very lucrative service weGrow offers. Many customers will want to upgrade their equipment overtime, explore new growing methods or simply decide to stop growing. When this happens they can bring their used equipment to a weGrow store and sell it for pennies on the dollar. We will train your staff to test the proper functionality of the equipment, and after the products are tested and cleaned, they can be placed as final sales items on your floor and resold at a significant markup. And just like our various other services, customers that buy used equipment will often need to purchase additional new items, such as bulbs for their used hoods or growing mediums

CANNMANNCannMann is the official mascot of weGrow. He uses his super high healing powers received from medical cannabis to fight off crime in Potham City. CannMann has received a lot of publicity and is strongly associated with the weGrow brand. He brings an animated and entertaining way of communicating information to our progressive customer demographic.

CannMann is used throughout weGrow stores to draw attention to promotional items, sales and discounts. He is juxtaposed with characters that represent other hydroponic store as a reflection of weGrow’s openness, honesty and customer driven service. Just as Tony the Tiger would represent Frosted Flakes or Mickey Mouse would represent Disneyland, the goal is to create a fun and enjoyable way for customers to associate with the weGrow branding and for us to convey information to the public in an entertaining manner.

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ONLINE SALES

Our corporate website, www.weGrowStore.com, receives thousands of unique visitors every month. Our site has a built-in ecommerce platform to offer customers the option to purchase hydroponic equipment online. We want our online sales to support our franchisees rather than working against them, so we’ve developed a system where franchisees profit share with online sales. At the end of the year, franchisees will receive a check for a portion of online sales. However, we still always encourage customers to purchase their products and services through our franchise stores, so customers will be prompted of a nearby weGrow location to their shipping address so they can pick up their equipment directly from your store and save on shipping fees if they prefer. Our prices are also designed not to undercut our franchisees so customers can save by visiting a physical store. With our team of highly trained web developers, programmers and SEO experts, our website is likely to create yet another lucrative revenue source for your store.

ADVERTISING INCOME AND SPONSORSHIPSAnother benefit of opening a weGrow store is advertising income and sponsorship opportunities. Many industry-related companies recognize the high exposure of our brand and are interested in showcasing their companies and products within our stores. This translates to free products, consigned products and paid advertising for product and signage placement to franchisees. weGrow has developed loyal relationships with industry partners who frequently sponsor our store events and seek to build their brand by leveraging the weGrow name. As weGrow is a popular headline for the media, these sponsoring companies hope to gain global exposure along with us.

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Seeds for SuccessCAPITALIZATIONOne of the most common reasons new businesses fail is lack of capitalization. Opening up any new business represents a substantial investment, and it’s always important to have adequate financial reserves. You don’t want to be in a position where you’ve invested everything you have into your business, or your survival income, in case things don’t pencil out the way you anticipate or there are unintended events. Make sure to have a backup plan and always be conservative with your projections. It may be beneficial to seek a business partner, explore working with investors or receiving financing. Special circumstances can always arise so it’s important to have adequate capitalization.

NETWORKINGGardening is as much of a lifestyle as it is a business or passion. Gardeners are interested in constantly learning about new ideas and techniques, and they’ll begin to develop a relationship with the person they trust for giving good advice, similar to a personal trainer in a gym. Since weGrow is built on education and service, take time to build a relationship with your customers. Once they develop confidence in the advice you are giving them, not only will they keep coming back to shop at your store, they’ll be sharing all of the information they’re learning with their fellow gardeners, sending even more business your way.

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATIONAt weGrow we believe great visibility is the key to success. It is valuable to have signage that can be seen from freeways and major public roadways. Since our stores are destination centers it is not required to be located off of a major thoroughfare but always preferred. Smaller stores with smaller inventories should be located in areas with high foot traffic such as commercial plazas or town centers. Parking is another consideration when finding a suitable location. For every 1,000 sq ft of shopping space it would be important to have at least two free parking spaces. Having a location where parking is effortless will attract more customers. It is also preferable to have two truck-loading bays, although only one is required. Take into consideration deliveries will come from large trucks and you don’t want inventory shipments interfering with customer traffic.

Some points to consider when choosing a location:• Population & demographics – Find a location

where your customers live, work and shop.• Accessibility, visibility & traffic – How many

people walk or drive by? Can customers and trucks easily enter and exit? Is there adequate parking?

• Signage, zoning & planning – Do any local apply to your business?

• Competition & neighbors – Are nearby businesses compatible with your store?

• Personal factors – How far are you from work? How is your landlord?

• Ease of store conversion - How much infrastructure would be required?

• Stores that have been used as retail outlets are ideal. This may be an easy way to obtain free racks, display cases, forklifts, etc.

• Lighting sets the mood, provides a positive customer experience and highlights products.

• Store layout – Are there sufficient restrooms? Is there a break room for employees and adequate office space? Any built-in security features? Is there room for expansion?

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STAFF AND SUPPORTHaving a highly competent staff will not only boost your customer service and sales but is imperative for your business to thrive. You will not always be available to make decisions so it’s important to train your staff to think and act as you would. Instilling a sense of ownership within your staff is a great way for them to feel personally responsible for the store’s success. It also helps having an open relationship with your staff where they can communicate with upper management and share their ideas and concerns. Good employees are difficult to come by and represent a significant time investment from management for training. Having a personal relationship with employees will also help bolster staff morale and retention, further increasing their performance levels.

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGEBeing knowledgeable about the products in your store is imperative. There is nothing more frustrating than communicating with a salesperson that cannot answer basic questions about products. While weGrow dedicates a lot of time training franchisees and keeping them up to date with new information in the marketplace, it’s always advantageous to do your own research and stay up to date with new developments within the industry. Having strong product knowledge will increase customer confidence, especially since the hydroponics industry is full of new growers that rely on you for providing good information. It’s important they trust the quality of information given to them to create that long-term customer relationship with your store, and so they come to you to troubleshoot problems with their gardens. Lastly, keep in mind that information is valuable, so for customers requiring a lot of information it’s a great opportunity to up sell Bloom Room consultations or UniCann classes.

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What are the Steps in the Process?We have worked to stream line the franchising process to make opening a new store simpler. From learning about our franchising opportunity, to building your store, to planning your big grand opening day- weGrow has support systems and guidelines to help you through each of these processes. If executed correctly, opening your weGrow store can happen in just 10 weeks from this very moment. The timeline is described in this section.

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STEP 1: GET ACQUAINTED.Learning about the weGrow opportunity is the first step of owning a store. Most of our franchisees have heard about us through the news, the Internet or through word-of-mouth. If you haven’t already, set a time to come visit one of our weGrow stores to get a sense of our history and vision. You’ll get to spend some time with weGrow staff members and visualize what it feels like to be behind the scenes of one of our stores.

STEP 2: APPLY FOR A WEGROW STORE FRANCHISE.Once you learn more about our brand and become interested in opening up your own store, we would like to learn more about you. Our weGrow Franchise Application, which asks for information relating to your background, qualifications and interests, is available online. This Application requests more specific information relating to your financial status and is used to determine if you’re financially qualified to operate a weGrow store franchise. This information is important in deciding whether or not you would be a strong and successful candidate for opening your own store.

If your Application is approved, we’ll send you a detailed Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) containing all of the intricate details of owning a store for your review. It will go over a lot of the specific information of owning a store that may not be included in this packet. The application is available at http://franchise.weGrowStore.com

STEP 3: EVALUATE YOUR PERSONAL COMMITMENT.The next step is to take what you have learned and evaluate your own personal commitment to operate a weGrow store franchise. It is essential to spend time examining your financial and personal obligations before proceeding. For many of you, this may be your first time owning your own business, and establishing a new store is a full time commitment. But with great risk comes great reward. You’ll get to enjoy being your own boss, a greater level of financial independence and a winning business model that is quickly spreading around the world.

STEP 4: SIGN THE AGREEMENT.After you have thoroughly researched the weGrow store franchise opportunity and are certain you have made a well-informed choice, review and sign the contract and send it to weGrow corporate along with your franchise fee.

STEP 5: CHOOSE A FRANCHISE SITE.The next step in the process is identifying a good site for your new store. We will you help you identify the best areas and choose a suitable location. There are many considerations to take when choosing a site, such as visibility, signage, demographics, and the site’s previous use. Ideally you will find a location in a non-saturated marketplace, with highly visible frontage and minimum infrastructure requirements.

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6 STEP 6: ATTEND TRAINING.Now that you have your store location figured out, the next step is to begin assembling your staff and receiving your training. Your training will consist of one week of classroom training at our main headquarters in Oakland, CA, and one week in-store training (see training schedule below). It is advisable for you to bring close family members and friends to also go through our training program in case you ever need additional assistance with your store. Our training program is designed for newcomers to the industry so no previous hydroponic or retail experience is required. Our two-week boot camp will equip you and your staff with all the skills and knowledge necessary to own and operate a successful weGrow franchise.

The weGrow training offers a multi-phased, in-depth learning program that focuses on developing business management, technical training, conceptual and diagnostic skills necessary to operate your business. We will cover topics such as: Creating your business structure, hiring and managing staff, sales training, product ordering, marketing, legal considerations, back office and point of sale, inventory management, product training, and much more. You and your staff will feel confident and excited about applying the skills you will receive to your very own store. A detailed training schedule is provided in the FDD you will receive if approved.

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STEP 7: SETTING UP YOUR STORE.Once your staff is trained and you’ve chosen your store location, the next step is to begin setting up your store. Our design and branding guidelines will help you design your store’s new façade and assist you with creating an efficient floor plan. weGrow prides ourselves on creating a positive and enjoyable customer experience and our designs are drafted by professional retail consultants to provide just that. You will have a few options for your in-store imaging so there will be some customization but we also ensure each store has a consistent look and vibe.

After the aesthetic elements are addressed the next step is to make your store functional. This includes purchasing palette racks, computers, fixtures, furniture, a forklift and palette jack, building out display units, and ordering inventory. Everything needed to start placing products for sale and running a retail operation. The largest expense will be purchasing your inventory, but we’ll work with your budget to make sure you get a diverse group of products that are most demanded by your customers so you won’t be holding onto inventory for long periods of time.

Now that your store design is complete, your fixtures are in place and you’ve ordered your inventory, the next step is opening for business!

STEP 8: OPEN FOR BUSINESS.You are now ready to open your doors. Most franchisees prefer to have a large grand opening ceremony that weGrow will help you facilitate. It’s important to let your local community know that your business exists and there’s no better way to do that than with a grand opening celebration. Our first grand opening attracted thousands of new customers and made major headlines all over the world. Staff from our corporate office will be present during your grand opening and helping you deal with last-minute problems and managing your media attention. You will also receive a detailed grand opening starter kit containing valuable information to help you execute a successful event.

STEP 9: ONGOING SUPPORTBy the time you’re done with your training and grand opening you will feel extremely confident in your ability to run a weGrow store. Even though you’ll have all the skills and experience necessary to successfully operate a franchise, we are always here to provide you ongoing support. Our corporate staff is always available to assist our franchisees with any problems they may come across. We consider your store’s success our success, so we will be with you every step of the way to make sure your store continues to, well, grow.

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How long does the Franchise Application approval process take? And opening a store?

Typical franchisees with no experience in hydroponics and without a location will take approximately 10 weeks from introduction to store opening. The timing really depends on your ability to organize resources and execute.

FRANCHISE FEES & COSTS

What is your franchise fee and royalties?

The franchise fee is currently priced at $40,000.00 regardless of the store size. Much of this fee will be used for the 2-week training seminar for you and your staff. Each store also has a 6% gross royalty fee, with 1% national advertising fee. Please see the FDD for more information.

For multi-unit developer opportunities please refer to the FDD.

How much can I expect to earn?

Your earnings capability will depend on a number of factors such as your location, the amount of time you spend in your store, your business and retail acumen, and market conditions. Naturally, as in any business venture there is no guarantee of your success or profitability. We do not make any representations as to your earnings potential.

Can I sell my weGrow store?

Yes- like any other business, you can sell your store to a buyer approved by the company. There is a transfer fee for administrative, legal and training expenses that affect the transfer, which can be passed on to the new buyer.

What about advertising?

weGrow will invest thousands of dollars in local, regional, and national advertising campaigns designed to help drive traffic into stores around the country. Each store contributes to this advertising budget through their royalty fees. In addition, for storeowners wanting to run their own local advertising, weGrow designs and provides resources to help assist local marketing efforts.

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Furniture &Fixtures $6,000 $12,000 Lump Sum Before

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Signage Interior & Exterior $4,000 $8,000 Lump Sum Before

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Do I receive training from weGrow?

Absolutely! We have a great training program for new franchise operators. New franchise operators are required to go through a two-week rigorous training course. The cost of the training program is included in the initial franchise fee and ongoing support is always available.

Do I receive field assistance in opening my weGrow store?

Yes. In addition to our comprehensive training program, our corporate staff will routinely visit your store and facilitate any operational challenges you may face.

What form of continuing operational guidance will I receive?

In addition to being assigned a local representative to assist you, owning a weGrow franchise includes having access to our learning resources and training manuals. If there ever is a question you cannot answer or a problem you need assistance with, our corporate staff and local representatives will be available to assist you in any way possible.

TERMS & AGREEMENT

What is the term of the franchise agreement?

The details of the franchising opportunity are contained within the Franchise Agreement. The regular franchise term is for ten (10) years, after which the agreement may be renewed twice for additional five-year terms.

I would like to study your franchise agreement. Will you send me one?

Our Franchise Agreement is a confidential document that is only supplied to qualified franchisees. After you have applied and been approved as a franchisee, you will receive a copy of our Franchise Agreement which contains detailed information for the weGrow franchising opportunity.

Am I given any territorial protection?

Yes. We do not want our stores to be competing with one another, so your location will include an adequate buffer zone to ensure another weGrow is not opened in a nearby area. This buffer will depend on population density, and typically includes 100,000 people. More information is provided in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) that you receive after submitting an application and qualifying.

Do I have to live in a medical marijuana state?

No. While you may be limited on the types of services you can offer, selling hydroponic equipment does not require any special licensing or laws. Most of our products you can find in a typical gardening supply store. You should check with weGrow corporate as to which auxiliary services you might not be able to offer, such as the on-site doctor or UniCann.

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How do I know which development areas and locations are available?

Due to the amount of interest we have received for franchising, it’s best to contact our corporate office to see which areas are still available. For a list of franchise states currently available, please see section Expansion Plans.

What services and features are available to my store? Any special requirements?

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I’m ready to go! What do I do?

Visit http://franchise.weGrowStore.com and fill out your franchise application. If you qualify, we can begin the process leading to opening your new weGrow franchise store!

Thank you for your interest in weGrow, we wish you the best success in your new venture and we look forward to growing with you!

If you have any Questions Contact us at 877.4.weGrow

www.weGrowStore.com

When you are ready to fill out your application please go to: http://franchise.weGrowStore.com

Express Mid-Sized Super Store Notes

Sq. Ft. 2,500 - 3,500 3,500 - 7,500 7,500+

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Franchise Application FormInterested In:

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Personal Information

First Name

Address

Middle Initial Last Name

State ZIp Code

Phone Mobile

Email

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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes* No

Name Address Phone

References

Educational Background

Highest Level of Education

Schools Attended Years Grade or Degree

Business Information

Self Employed

Name of Business

Address

Business Phone

State Zip Code

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A) Individual Liquid Assests (Cash, Stocks, etc)

B) Individual Fixed Assests (Property, Car, etc)

C) Individual Total ( A + B )

D) Individual Liabilities (Mortgages, Loads, etc)

E) Individual Total Net Worth ( C - D )

How much available capital do you have to invest in your franchise now?

Will this business be your sole income source? Yes No

Will you apply for �nancing to obtain franchise? If yes, how much �nancing are you applying for?Yes No

Financial Information

Annual Income (current occupation)

Bank Reference Branch Phone Number Balance

Please explain other income

Annual Income (other sources)

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Partners

Will you have partner(s)?

First Name Middle Initial Last Name Capital Contribution

(If no, you may skip this section. Otherwise complete section below.

All Partners Should Fill Out a Separate Application

Please attach most recent �nancial statements with your application

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If quali�ed, when will you invest in a franchise?

How involved will you be in operating the store?

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I have read the above disclaimer

Print and Sign your name to indicate consent.Fax completed form to 1 (877) 493-4769

DisclaimerI understand that the approval of a franchise is at the sole discretion of the Franchisor.I understand that any information I recieve from the Franchisor or from any o�cers, employee, agent or franchisee of the Franchisor is highly con�dential (”Con�dential Information”). Franchise information has been developed with a great deal of e�ort and expense to the Franchisor, and is being presented to me solely because of this Application. I agree that I shall treat and maintain all Con�dential Information as con�dential, and I shall not, at any time, without the express wirtten consent of the Franchisor, disclose, share, or copy any Con�dential Information to any person, �rm, coporation or other entity, or use any Con�dential Information, directly or indirectly, for my own bene�t or the fene�t of any person, �rm, corporation or other entity, other than for the bene�t of the Franchisor. I authorize the franchisor to conduct background veri�cation and perform a general background search. I understand that these investiga-tions may disclose information about my background, character, general reputation, relations with other individuals or entities, credit worthiness, litigation history and job performance. I hereby release the franchisor, a credit bureau security consultant or other investigative service agents selected by the Franchi-sor, its o�cers, agents, employees, and/or servants from any liability arising from the preparation of these investigations. This authorization for release of information includes but is not limited to matters of opinion relating to my character, ability, reputation, relationships with others. I authorize all persons, schools, companies, corporations, credit bureaus, law enforcement agencies or other investigative service providers to release such information without restriction or quali�cation to designated representatives of the franchisor, a credit bureau, security consultant or other investigative service agents selected by the Franchisor. I further authorize franchisor to obtain a credit report and obtain any further information about my credit history as it deems necessary to evaluate my quali�cation as a potential weGrow franchisee. I voluntary waves all recourse and release them from liability for compliant with this authoriza-tion. This authorization I release shall apply to this as well as any future request from these investigations by the above named individuals or entities. I authorize that a photocopy or facsimile of this release be considered as valid as the original. I agree that I will resolve any and all previously unassisted claims, disputes or controversies are rising out of or pertaining to my franchise application for the right to operate a weGrow franchise from franchisor. I certify that all information provided in this application is true and I understand that the information provided by me will be used for franchise application review by the franchisor. I understand that I will not be approved to purchase a franchise if I fail to satisfactory meet the preconditions established by the franchisor. Additionally I understand that the franchisor may require me to pass a personality test.

Please email the completed form to: franchise@wegrowstore.com

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