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California Closet Company
CALIFORNIA CLOSETS COMPANY pioneered the custom storage business over 30 years ago. It is now the most famous brand and leader in its industry. Known for innovative design, California Closets commitment is to creating solutions that work specifically for its customer's lifestyle and home. California Closets has exceptional national advertising presence, local marketing tools, sophisticated and successful programs in learning and development for all aspects of operations. Continuous communication through conventions, regional seminars, webinars, franchise intranet site and on-site visits.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1978
Franchising Since:
1980
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
77
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
77
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
66
85.7%
In 43 States
Canada:
8
10.4%
In 5 Canadian Provinces
International:
3
3.9%
In 2 Foreign Countries
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Total:
77
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$300K
Cash Investment:
$125K
Total Investment:
$227.9-741.2K
Average Total Investment:
$275K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$70K
Average Franchise Fee:
$70K
On-Going Royalty:
6%
Average Royalty:
6%
Advertising Fee:
3%
Average Number of Employees:
3-25 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
1,000-12,000
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Light Industrial
Encourage Conversions?
Not Applicable
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:
35
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
No
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
