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Crown Trophy
9 Skyline Dr.
Hawthorne, NY 10532-1402


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Business Description

The only franchise of its kind in America, CROWN TROPHY is the largest supplier and fastest growing retailer of trophies and awards in the country. Crown offers a full-service facility utilizing state-of-the-art equipment along with the most innovative product line in the industry. CROWN TROPHY is truly a one of a kind, unique franchise opportunity.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1978

Franchising Since:  1987

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

140

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
140
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:140100%In 39 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
140
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. New Jersey8
2. New York15
3. Texas11

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $75K
Cash Investment:$90K
Total Investment:$160-175K
Average Total Investment:$165K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$35K
Average Franchise Fee:$35K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:0%
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,600-1,800

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:2
General Business Experience:2
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:5
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:5/5/5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 10
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
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:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Corporate Office8 Days
2. On-Site4 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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