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| DOTI Design Stores 18-3 E. Dundee Rd., # 208 Barrington, IL 60010 |
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Business Description
Upscale home furnishings and design retail stores. DOTI DESIGN STORES offer "one-stop-shopping" for all furniture, window treatments, accessories, rugs and lights for discriminating home owners. Franchisees do NOT need industry experience - but rather a people management background and leadership ability. Huge $200 billion industry. Learn more at www.doti.com.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1983
Franchising Since: 2000
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 9 Full-time, 1 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 5,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
Upscale home furnishings and design retail stores. DOTI DESIGN STORES offer "one-stop-shopping" for all furniture, window treatments, accessories, rugs and lights for discriminating home owners. Franchisees do NOT need industry experience - but rather a people management background and leadership ability. Huge $200 billion industry. Learn more at www.doti.com.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1983
Franchising Since: 2000
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 15 | 88.2% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 2 | 11.8% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 17 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Wisconsin | 2 |
| 2. Illinois | 6 |
| 3. Florida | 2 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $550K |
| Cash Investment: | $125-150K |
| Total Investment: | $280-380K |
| Average Total Investment: | $330K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $36K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $36K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 6% |
| Average Royalty: | 6% |
| Advertising Fee: | 0% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 5,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 4 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 5 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 2 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 4 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 3 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 5/5/5/5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 1 Year(s) | ||||||||
| 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: | No | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 6 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Site Signs | ||||||||
| 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. Barrington, IL | 4 Days | ||||||||
| 2. On-Site | 7 Days | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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Submit an online form to receive information from DOTI Design Stores.
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