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Crown Trophy
 

The only franchise of its kind in America, CROWN TROPHY is the largest supplier and fastest growing retailer of trophies and awards in the country. Crown offers a full-service facility utilizing state-of-the-art equipment along with the most innovative product line in the industry. CROWN TROPHY is truly a one of a kind, unique franchise opportunity.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1978

Franchising Since:

  1984

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:155 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:155 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:126 100% In 39 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:126 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. New York15
2. Texas11
3. New Jersey8

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$75K
Cash Investment:$30-40K
Total Investment:$160-190K
Average Total Investment:$175K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$35K
Average Franchise Fee:$35K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:0%

Average Number of Employees:

   1 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,600-1,800

Preferred Sites:

   Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:10
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
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:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Corporate Office8 Days
2. On-Site4 Days
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:2
General Business Experience:2
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:5
Personal Interview(s):5

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:5/5/5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   12
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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