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UBuildIt
 

For over 24 years, the UBuildIt system has been assisting homeowners to act as their own general contractor for both remodeling and new home construction. By teaming a homeowner with a construction professional, the project is efficiently completed while avoiding the common pitfalls and saving thousands. Providing subcontractors, bank financing, site visits, etc., UBuildIt is a perfect complementary service for the building professional or entrepreneur looking for a huge untapped niche.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1988

Franchising Since:

  1998

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:32 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:32 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:32 100% In 18 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:32 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Texas8

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Virginia, Washington

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$NA
Cash Investment:$NA
Total Investment:$65-159K
Average Total Investment:$0K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$37.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$0K
On-Going Royalty:$1500
Average Royalty:0%
Advertising Fee:2%/$50 monthly

Average Number of Employees:

   1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   400

Preferred Sites:

  

Other Sites:

   Class B Office

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

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:9
Site Selection Assistance?No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?No
 

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:National website and on-going marketing assistance.
 

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:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. San Antonio, TX
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:4
Formal Education:3
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:

   10-15
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:No
 
 
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