Founded: 1998
Franchising since: 2003
Address:
28290 Franklin Rd.
Southfield, Michigan 48034 |
Phone:
(800)940-9687
|
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 10 employee(s); 2 employee(s) in franchise department.
FRANCHISE UNITS
| Year |
U.S. Franchises |
Canadian Franchises |
Foreign Franchises |
Company Owned |
| 2011 |
29 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 2010 |
18 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| 2009 |
17 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| 2008 |
11 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
| 2007 |
13 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
WHERE SEEKING FRANCHISEES
In the U.S. Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Midwest, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West
Outside the U.S.: Canada
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 1.5-mile radius
Total investment: $219,900 - $432,600
Franchise fee: $39,000
Ongoing royalty fee: 6%
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable
TYPE OF FINANCING AVAILABLE
| |
In-House |
Third Party |
| Franchise Fee |
No |
No |
| Startup Costs |
No |
No |
| Equipment |
No |
No |
| Inventory |
No |
No |
| Accounts Receivable |
No |
No |
| Payroll |
No |
No |
QUALIFICATIONS
Net worth requirement: $350,000
Cash liquidity requirement: $150,000
Business Experience:
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
OPERATIONS
- 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training
- Available at headquarters: 3 weeks
- At franchisee's location: 1 week
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Grand opening
- Internet
- Security/safety procedures
- Field operations/evaluations
- Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support
- Ad slicks
- Seasonal marketing plans, in-store & online promotions
Franchise 500 Ranking:
#316 (2011)
