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| Foliage Design Systems 7048 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32822 |
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Business Description
FOLIAGE DESIGN SYSTEMS is one of the largest interior plant maintenance companies in the U. S., according to Interiorscape Magazine. FOLIAGE DESIGN franchisees learn the business from the ground up in an intensive training program followed by training sessions in the field. Franchisees are taught design, sales and maintenance of interior foliage plants.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1971
Franchising Since: 1980
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Maryland, Virginia
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 2 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 200
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites: Greenhouse, Warehouse
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
FOLIAGE DESIGN SYSTEMS is one of the largest interior plant maintenance companies in the U. S., according to Interiorscape Magazine. FOLIAGE DESIGN franchisees learn the business from the ground up in an intensive training program followed by training sessions in the field. Franchisees are taught design, sales and maintenance of interior foliage plants.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1971
Franchising Since: 1980
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 38 | 92.7% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 3 | 7.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 41 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Florida | 13 |
| 2. Mississippi | 3 |
| 3. South Carolina | 4 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Maryland, Virginia
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $ |
| Cash Investment: | $20K |
| Total Investment: | $44-64K |
| Average Total Investment: | $50K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $20K/min.pop.400,000 |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $21K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 6% |
| Average Royalty: | 6% |
| Advertising Fee: | 0% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 200
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites: Greenhouse, Warehouse
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 4 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 5 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 1 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged | ||||||||
| 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: | No | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 8 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| 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: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| 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. Headquarters | 8-10 Days | ||||||||
| 2. Field | 3-5 Days | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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