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Deck The Walls
14300 Cornerstone Village Dr., # 321
Houston, TX 77014




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Business Description

DECK THE WALLS is the nation's largest specialty retailer of art, custom framing & wall d�cor. Each store carries a large selection of limited & open edition prints, custom frame molding & mats. Easy to learn & operate; exceptional training & support; national buying power & proven marketing programs. Stores located in high-traffic regional malls & shopping centers. Rewarding business in a growing industry.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1979

Franchising Since:  1981

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

49

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
49
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:49100%In 34 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
49
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Florida12
2. Pennsylvania14
3. Texas17

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $250K
Cash Investment:$60K
Total Investment:$156.5-233.5K
Average Total Investment:$213K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$30K
Average Franchise Fee:$30K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:2%
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200-1,600

Preferred Sites: Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):4
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
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: 26
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:No
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: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. St. Louis, MO2 Weeks
2. Store4 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 0

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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