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Furla
 

FURLA designs and sells women's handbags, shoes, belts, small leather goods and related accessories. Our brand is known worldwide through 200+ boutiques around the globe. Our exclusively designed and manufactured products are primarily made in Italy and are priced in better to designer marketplace. Our shops have a distinctive design and are located in upscale retail trade areas.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1998

Franchising Since:

  2001

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:11 39.3%  
Company-Owned Units:17 60.7%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:28 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:29 74.4% In 5 States
Canada:1 2.6% In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:9 23.1% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:39 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. California3
2. Florida5
3. New York3

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$$400K
Cash Investment:$150-250K
Total Investment:$284-480K
Average Total Investment:$382K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$25K
Average Franchise Fee:$25K
On-Going Royalty:2%
Average Royalty:2%
Advertising Fee:1%

Average Number of Employees:

   3 Full-time, 3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   900-1,200

Preferred Sites:

   Storefront, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   No

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:13
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 

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:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. New York Offices and Stores1 Week
2. Store VisitsOn-going
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:5
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:7-10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:7-10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   10
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, South America, Caribbean Basin, Central America.
 
 
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