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Educational Outfitters
8002 E. Brainerd Rd.
Chattanooga, TN 37421


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Business Description

EDUCATIONAL OUTFITTERS is a retail franchise, offering school uniforms, embroidery, corporate wear, screenprinting and promotional products through our retail locations. If it needs a logo, we can do it!

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1998

Franchising Since:  2001

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

28

93.3%
Company-Owned Units:26.7%
 
Total Operating Units:
30
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:30100%In 10 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
30
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Florida2
2. North Carolina3
3. Tennessee3

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $400K
Cash Investment:$150K
Total Investment:$250K
Average Total Investment:$250K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$29.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$30K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:3%
 
Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 5 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 3,000

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:4
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not 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:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 5
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
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:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
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:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:At Additional Cost
 
Training:
1. Chattanooga, TN6 Days
2. Franchise Location6 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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