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30-years of experience in a new franchise program. Two different models: The GF Professional offers a defined territory and a lower investment. This may even be home-based. No prior construction experience is needed. The GF Showroom is perfect for the experienced business manager, or a current GF Professional who is ready to expand. This option requires a showroom, warehouse and a staff to operate. We will of course be there along the way. This is a ground-floor opportunity with a discount for veterans. Financing available.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1979

Franchising Since:

  2010

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:2 40%  
Company-Owned Units:3 60%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:5 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:5 100% In 3 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:5 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Kansas1
2. Missouri2
3. Nebraska2

Registered in Following Registration States:

  

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$
Cash Investment:$10-25K
Total Investment:$53-127.85K
Average Total Investment:$90K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$25K
Average Franchise Fee:$25K
On-Going Royalty:4%
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:1%

Average Number of Employees:

   2-5 Full-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

  

Preferred Sites:

  

Other Sites:

   Storage for Inventory

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:55
Site Selection Assistance?No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Videos
Additional Services:Grand Opening, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:Call Center, Accounting Service
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:At Additional Cost
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:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Blue Springs, MO (Headquarters)4 weeks
2. At Franchisee Operations1 day
3. Grand Opening1 day
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:4
Psychological Profile:5
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   10
U.S.:Yes, All U.S.
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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