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Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings

As a franchisee, you will own two businesses in one: a mobile Window Coverings business and a Mobile Floor Coverings business. Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings offers a unique, mobile shop-at-home service to time-starved customers. One of our distinctive qualities...we cater to the trades- General Contractors, Home Builders, Realtors, Property Managers, and Insurance Companies. At Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings, "We Bring the Showroom to You!"

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1992

Franchising Since:

1996

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	89	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	89	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	81	95.3%	In 31 States
Canada:	4	4.7%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	85	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	13
2. Wisconsin	8
3. Colorado	6

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$10-25K
Total Investment:	$50K-80K
Average Total Investment:	$70K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	4.8K

Average Number of Employees:

1-2 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:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	16
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:	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. Corporate Headquarters	2 Weeks
2. Franchise Market	6 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

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

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	1
Asian-American:	1
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
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; 27 units
Canada:	Yes, 3 units
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: