CERTIRESTORE Certified Furniture Restoration is a shop-based, full-service furniture restoration and repair franchise opportunity. We focus on providing professional furniture restoration to commercial clients, moving and insurance companies, restaurants, etc. - everyone who owns furniture needs our services. CERTIRESTORE provides protected territories. We provide the tools, supplies, equipment, support and hands-on training. 12-day shop training class. Chemical-free finish removal system.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1989
Franchising Since: 2004
Operating Units: |
Franchised Units: | 27 | | 100% | | |
Company-Owned Units: | 0 | | 0% | | |
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Total Operating Units: | 27 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
U.S.: | 26 | | 96.3% | | In 12 States |
Canada: | 1 | | 3.7% | | In 1 Canadian Provinces |
International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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Total: | 27 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
Density | Units | | | | |
1. Minnesota | 6 | 2. Wisconsin | 4 |
Registered in Following Registration States: Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
Minimum Net Worth: | $NA |
Cash Investment: | $39.5K |
Total Investment: | $53-83K |
Average Total Investment: | $68K |
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Fees: |
Initial Franchise Fee: | $49.5K |
Average Franchise Fee: | $30K |
On-Going Royalty: | 5-8% |
Average Royalty: | 8% |
Advertising Fee: | 1% |
Average Number of Employees: 1-2 Full-time, 1-3 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 2,000-3,000
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites: Light Industrial/Commercial
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association: | No |
Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
Franchisee Association/Member: | No |
Size of Corporate Staff: | 4 |
Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes |
Financial Assistance? | Yes, Indirect |
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Marketing Support: |
Co-Op Advertising: | No |
National Advertising: | No |
Regional Advertising: | No |
Local Advertising: | No |
Marketing Materials: | None Specified |
Additional Services: | None Specified |
Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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On-Going Support: |
Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable |
Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable |
Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees |
Field Training: | Included in Fees |
Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees |
Inventory Control: | Not Applicable |
Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees |
800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
1. Hands-On Training Fargo, ND | 12 Days |
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Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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Financial Net Worth: | 2 |
General Business Experience: | 3 |
Specific Industry Experience: | 2 |
Formal Education: | 2 |
Psychological Profile: | 3 |
Personal Interview(s): | 3 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
African-American: | N/A |
Asian-American: | N/A |
Hispanic: | N/A |
Native American: | N/A |
Other: | N/A |
Specific Minority: | N/A |
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Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) |
Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) |
Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged |
Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 0 Year(s) |
Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 19
U.S.: | Yes, 17, All United States |
Canada: | Yes, 2 |
Overseas: | No |
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