Franchise Opportunities: Directory of Franchises and Financial Data

	Find a Franchise

Franchise Picks
	iFranchise Group Auntie Anne Coverall

Newsletter Sign Up

Kitchen Solvers

Specialize or diversify... It's your option. Two different models to choose from. Six different profit centers. We are the most experienced kitchen and bath remodeling franchise in the US. Home-based business with no inventory required. Complete start-up and on-going support. Personalized marketing strategies. Experienced technical training and support.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1982

Franchising Since:

1984

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	109	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
	______	_____
Total Operating Units:	109	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	105	96.3%	In 32 States
Canada:	4	3.7%	In 4 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
	______	_____
Total:	109	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Illinois	17
2. Wisconsin	15
3. Iowa	12

Registered in Following Registration States:

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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$40-60.2K
Total Investment:	$48-82K
Average Total Investment:	$65K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$27.5-32.0K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees:

1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

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:	10
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
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:	At Additional Cost
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
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. LaCrosse, WI Corporate Headquarter	2 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	2
General Business Experience:	2
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	1
Asian-American:	0
Hispanic:	0
Native American:	0
Other:	4 Women
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:	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?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

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

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: