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Rafters

An exciting home decor and giftware store filled to the rafters with the latest selection of stylish home fashions and unique gift giving ideas.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1975

Franchising Since:

1975

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	12	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
	______	_____
Total Operating Units:	12	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	0	0%	In 0 States
Canada:	12	100%	In 7 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
	______	_____
Total:	12	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Alberta	12
2. Nova Scotia	6
3. Ontario	6

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$70K
Total Investment:	$200K-350K
Average Total Investment:	$275K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	4-6%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees:

varies Full-time, varies Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

2,000-6,000

Preferred Sites:

Storefront, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	20
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	Promotional Items
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:

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	N/A

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:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 0 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	No
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	No

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Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: