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Kitchen Tune-Up
 

The housing downturn hasn't hurt the "mini-remodeling" market! We're recession proof. Join Kitchen Tune-Up, the number one ranked kitchen and bath remodeling franchise. You will serve the growing home remodeling industry and enjoy the convenience of working from your home. Retail location business models are also available if you prefer to have a store front. We have been offering franchise opportunities since 1988. We offer "Kitchen Solutions for Any Budget": cabinet & wood restoration, cabinet refacing, custom cabinetry, custom storage solutions and more. If you are looking for the freedom of owning your own business, are driven to succeed and enjoy meeting and helping people, this may be the ideal opportunity for you.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1975

Franchising Since:

  1988

IFA Member



CFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:104 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:104 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:102 98.1% In 38 States
Canada:2 1.9% In 2 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:104 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Florida11
2. Colorado10
3. Illinois10

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, 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:$150K
Cash Investment:$50-55K
Total Investment:$83-91K
Average Total Investment:$87K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$25K
Average Franchise Fee:$25K
On-Going Royalty:varies
Average Royalty:0%
Advertising Fee:$300/mo

Average Number of Employees:

   2-3 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   500-2,500

Preferred Sites:

   Storefront, Strip Center, Home-based

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:14
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:Yes
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: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. Home Office Training9 Days
2. In-The-Field Training4 Days
3. Pre-Training2-3 Weeks
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:2
Personal Interview(s):4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:1
Asian-American:1
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:Franchising available to qualified individuals.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   40
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, Masters Only
Overseas:No
 
 
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