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Granite Transformations

Granite Transformations is a franchise organization that provides an important and compelling service to homeowners allowing them to transform kitchen and baths with our gorgeous TREND STONE, TREND GLASS and TREND MOSAIC surfaces. Trend Stone is engineered to outperform ordinary granite! It’s heat, scratch & stain resistant & we’re the only surface engineered to fit right over existing countertop surfaces. That means no costly demolition, no mess and fast and easy installation, usually in about a day!

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

2001

Franchising Since:

2001

IFA Member

CFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	160	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	160	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	80	47.1%	In 32 States
Canada:	10	5.9%	In 3 Canadian Provinces
International:	80	47.1%	In 6 Foreign Countries
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Total:	170	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	11
2. Ontario	7
3. Florida	6

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:	$100,000
Cash Investment:	$50,000 - 100,000
Total Investment:	$141.5 - 346K
Average Total Investment:	$239K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$35,0000 - 75,000
Average Franchise Fee:	$0K
On-Going Royalty:	2%
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees:

7 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

N/A

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Warehouse

Encourage Conversions?

Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Yes

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	20
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	Yes
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:	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:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Corporate Office	5 days
2. Franchise Site	10 days

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	4
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:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, all
Canada:	Yes, all
Overseas:	Yes, UK

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Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

CFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: