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Specializes in the restoration, preservation and maintenance services for natural stones and other surfaces.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1987
Franchising Since: 1993
Operating Units:
Franchised Units: 49 100%
Company-Owned Units: 0 0%
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Total Operating Units: 49 100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.: 39 79.6% In 38 States
Canada: 1 2% In 1 Canadian Provinces
International: 9 18.4% In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total: 49 100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density Units
1. Texas 3 2. Florida 3 3. California 3
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $Varies
Cash Investment: $50K+
Total Investment: $15-100K
Average Total Investment: $58K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee: $5K/100K Pop.
Average Franchise Fee: $-1K
On-Going Royalty: 6%
Average Royalty: 6%
Advertising Fee: 2%
Average Number of Employees: 3+ Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
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: Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 12
Site Selection Assistance? Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance? No
Financial Assistance? Yes, Direct
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: 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
Training:
1. Grand Prairie, TX 2 Weeks
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth: 4
General Business Experience: 4
Specific Industry Experience: 2
Formal Education: 2
Psychological Profile: 2
Personal Interview(s): 4
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
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 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts? No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? No
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10
U.S.: Yes, All United States
Canada: Yes, All Canada
Overseas: Yes, All Europe and Middle East
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