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Christmas Decor

Holiday and event decorating services provided to homes and businesses. Fun, high-margin business that offers annual income by working only 4-6 months of the year. Also, an excellent add-on business for landscape, pool and spa, electrical and other seasonal service contractors. Landscape lighting franchise available also to create year round business.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1986

Franchising Since:

1996

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	375	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	375	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	343	91.5%	In 44 States
Canada:	32	8.5%	In 2 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	375	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Texas	23
2. Ohio	14
3. Michigan	13

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:	$9-17.9K
Total Investment:	$11-50K
Average Total Investment:	$31K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$9.5-15.9K
Average Franchise Fee:	$13K
On-Going Royalty:	2-4.5%
Average Royalty:	3%
Advertising Fee:	$180/Yr.

Average Number of Employees:

2-4 Full-time, 3-20 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Varies

Preferred Sites:

Home-based

Other Sites:

Many Add-On Businesses

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:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	18
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
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:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Not Applicable
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Major Cities in US	3 Days
2. Continuing Education in Major Cities	2 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	2
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
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:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

100

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

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: