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FOLIAGE DESIGN SYSTEMS is one of the largest interior plant maintenance companies in the U. S., according to Interiorscape Magazine. FOLIAGE DESIGN franchisees learn the business from the ground up in an intensive training program followed by training sessions in the field. Franchisees are taught design, sales and maintenance of interior foliage plants.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1971
Franchising Since: 1980
Operating Units:
Franchised Units: 38 92.7%
Company-Owned Units: 3 7.3%
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Total Operating Units: 41 100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.: 41 100% In 18 States
Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total: 41 100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density Units
1. Florida 13 2. Mississippi 3 3. South Carolina 4
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Maryland, Virginia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $
Cash Investment: $20K
Total Investment: $44-64K
Average Total Investment: $50K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee: $20K/min.pop.400,000
Average Franchise Fee: $21K
On-Going Royalty: 6%
Average Royalty: 6%
Advertising Fee: 0%
Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 2 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 200
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites: Greenhouse, Warehouse
Encourage Conversions? No
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: 8
Site Selection Assistance? Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance? No
Financial Assistance? No
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
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing: Not Applicable
Central Purchasing: Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation: Included in Fees
Field Training: Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening: Not Applicable
Inventory Control: Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter: Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings: Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline: Included in Fees
Training:
1. Headquarters 8-10 Days 2. Field 3-5 Days
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth: 4
General Business Experience: 5
Specific Industry Experience: 3
Formal Education: 3
Psychological Profile: 1
Personal Interview(s): 5
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: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract: 10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: Year(s)
Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements? Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts? No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3
U.S.: Yes, All United States
Canada: Yes, All Canada
Overseas: Yes, Europe, Asia, Mexico, South America
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