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7 Valleys Custom Blends
47 N. Port Royal Dr.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928




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Business Description

7 Valleys Custom Blends Since 1993. At the forefront of a nationwide movement in tobacco for 15 years. 7 Valleys Custom Blends believes in providing their consumer the largest variety of make your own cigarette supplies. We offer our own brands of high quality blends developed just for us. We have a system that allows any consumer to switch tobaccos without the chemicals of pre-made cigarettes and without high cost. Pleasurable retail with regular consumers. Master Franchises and Area Developers available!

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1993

Franchising Since:  2005

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

3

75%
Company-Owned Units:125%
 
Total Operating Units:
4
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:4100%In 1 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
4
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Pennsylvania4

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Michigan, Oregon

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $200K
Cash Investment:$85K
Total Investment:$122-205K
Average Total Investment:$150K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$30K
Average Franchise Fee:$30K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:1%
 
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1000

Preferred Sites: Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:2
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:2
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 5 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 4
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing
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:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. York, PA10 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 1-3

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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