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Candy Bouquet International

CANDY BOUQUET franchises are as unique as the people who own them. All franchises offer floral-like arrangements that are crafted from candies and the finest of chocolates. Each bouquet includes a burst of accessories, bright cellophane accents and a unique container. CANDY BOUQUETS are fun to give, fun to receive and fun to eat. They are perfect as corporate gifts and can be shipped anywhere.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1989

Franchising Since:

1993

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	555	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	555	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	470	84.7%	In 49 States
Canada:	37	6.7%	In 8 Canadian Provinces
International:	48	8.6%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	555	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Arkansas	48
2. Texas	46
3. California	31

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:	$
Cash Investment:	$4-30K
Total Investment:	$10.2-46.6K
Average Total Investment:	$28K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$3.6-29K
Average Franchise Fee:	$16K
On-Going Royalty:	0%
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees:

1 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

~1,000

Preferred Sites:

Storefront, Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	27
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No

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:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	At Additional Cost
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	At Additional Cost
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Little Rock, AR	5 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	5
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	10
Asian-American:	8
Hispanic:	12
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:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

239

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	Yes, All Countries

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: