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Marad Fine Art
23 Atlantic St.
Stamford, CT 06901




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Business Description

MARAD FINE ART offers qualified individuals with a flair for sales and an appreciation of art the chance to operate their own commercial art business from their home or office. Product line contains over 15,000 of the world's best-loved art reproductions in quality, custom mattes and frames at the same low price for each piece. Comprehensive sales training, exclusive territories and a turnkey ordering/fulfillment system allow for easy start-up, operational efficiency, little overhead and NO INVENTORY.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1938

Franchising Since:  2002

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

3

75%
Company-Owned Units:125%
 
Total Operating Units:
4
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:4100%In 1 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
4
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Connecticut1

Registered in Following Registration States: Florida

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Cash Investment:$35-60K
Total Investment:$35-60K
Average Total Investment:$48K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$35-60K
Average Franchise Fee:$48K
On-Going Royalty:4%
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:2%
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

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:2
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):4
 
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:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 1
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 
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:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Not Applicable
Field Training:Not Applicable
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:Not Applicable
 
Training:
1. Stamford CT1 Day
2. Hauppage, NY1 Day
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
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