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Surface Specialists Systems
 

SURFACE SPECIALISTS franchisees specialize in repairing and refinishing kitchen and bathroom surfaces. These surfaces include acrylic spas, fiberglass tubs and showers, porcelain tubs, cultured marble, Formica countertops, and PVC/ABS (plastic). Become a factory authorized warranty service provider for more than 34 manufacturers nationwide. We are the only franchisor in the industry providing full service to the new construction market. Excellent opportunity of high profit potential at low investment.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1981

Franchising Since:

  1982

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:49 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:49 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:43 97.7% In 16 States
Canada:1 2.3% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:44 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Minnesota6
2. Wisconsin6
3. Florida4

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$90K
Cash Investment:$10-15K
Total Investment:$44.6-75.5K
Average Total Investment:$60K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$21K
Average Franchise Fee:$21K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:NA

Average Number of Employees:

   2 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   300

Preferred Sites:

   Home-based

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:2
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:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Promotional Items, Videos
Additional Services:In-house Marketing, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
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:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Matthews, NC15 Days
 

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:1
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:1
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: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:

   4
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:No
 
 
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