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UNITED STATES SEAMLESS, ranked the #1 seamless siding franchise in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, is offering protected franchise territories for the sale and installation of seamless steel siding, gutters and vinyl replacement windows. The franchiseoffers 14 solid PVC colors, 12 of which have matching accessories. We also offer 7 colors in the exclusive Mountain Cedar two-tone steel siding coil, which can be produced in the standard profile plus used in our patent pending log cabin siding machine.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1991
Franchising Since: 1992
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 87 | | 100% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | | 0% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 87 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 87 | | 100% | | In 14 States |
| Canada: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 87 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Iowa | 10 | | 2. Minnesota | 32 | | 3. North Dakota | 9 |
Registered in Following Registration States: Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $40K |
| Cash Investment: | $20-40K |
| Total Investment: | $49.5-147K |
| Average Total Investment: | $98K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $8.5K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $8K |
| On-Going Royalty: | $2.5K/Mach. |
| Average Royalty: | -1% |
| Advertising Fee: | $200-500/Mo |
Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 2,000
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites: Office, 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: | 10 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No |
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Direct |
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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: | At Additional Cost |
| Initial Store Opening: | Not Applicable |
| 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. Fargo, ND | 1 Week |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 5 |
| General Business Experience: | 5 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 4 |
| Formal Education: | 3 |
| Psychological Profile: | 4 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | N/A |
| Asian-American: | N/A |
| Hispanic: | 1 |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | 10 Women |
| Specific Minority: | Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time. |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 15 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 15 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: 8-12
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
| Canada: | No |
| Overseas: | No |
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