Business Description

FRAMING & ART CENTRE is Canada's only national art & custom framing store, specializing in a hands-on, artistic environment. Each store offers a large selection of design samples, prints and posters with custom framing in a creative atmosphere. Easy to learn and operate, exceptional training and support, national buying power and proven marketing programs. Air Miles offered.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1974

Franchising Since:  1977

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	51	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	51	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 0 0% In 0 States Canada: 51 100% In 5 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 51 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Alberta	6
2. British Columbia	12
3. Ontario	29

Registered in Following Registration States: Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$150K
Cash Investment:	$30K
Total Investment:	$118-179K
Average Total Investment:	$148K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200-1,400

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:	4
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 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:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	4
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
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:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Burlington, ON	10 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 5 U.S.: No Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Framing & Art Centre.