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| Furla 389 Fifth Ave., # 700 New York, NY 10016 |
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Business Description
FURLA designs and sells women's handbags, shoes, belts, small leather goods and related accessories. Our brand is known worldwide through 200+ boutiques around the globe. Our exclusively designed and manufactured products are primarily made in Italy and are priced in better to designer marketplace. Our shops have a distinctive design and are located in upscale retail trade areas.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1997
Franchising Since: 1998
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 3 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 900-1,200
Preferred Sites: Storefront, Regional Mall
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
FURLA designs and sells women's handbags, shoes, belts, small leather goods and related accessories. Our brand is known worldwide through 200+ boutiques around the globe. Our exclusively designed and manufactured products are primarily made in Italy and are priced in better to designer marketplace. Our shops have a distinctive design and are located in upscale retail trade areas.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1997
Franchising Since: 1998
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 24 | 61.5% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 15 | 38.5% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 39 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. California | 3 |
| 2. Florida | 5 |
| 3. New York | 3 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $$400K |
| Cash Investment: | $150-200K |
| Total Investment: | $284-480K |
| Average Total Investment: | $382K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 2% |
| Average Royalty: | 2% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 900-1,200
Preferred Sites: Storefront, Regional Mall
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 3 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 4 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 2 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 5 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 7-10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 7-10 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: | 13 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Indirect | ||||||||
| 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: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. New York Offices and Stores | 1 Week | ||||||||
| 2. Store Visits | On-going | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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