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MarbleLife
5470 E. Loop 820 S., # 110
Fort Worth, TX 76119-6515




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Business Description

Specializes in the restoration, preservation and maintenance services for natural stones and other surfaces.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1987

Franchising Since:  1993

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

49

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
49
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:3979.6%In 38 States
Canada:12%In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:918.4%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
49
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Texas3
2. Florida3
3. California3

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $Varies
Cash Investment:$50K+
Total Investment:$15-100K
Average Total Investment:$58K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$5K/100K Pop.
Average Franchise Fee:$-1K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:2%
 
Average Number of Employees: 3+ Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

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:4
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:2
Personal Interview(s):4
 
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?No
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 12
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
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: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. Grand Prairie, TX2 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Europe and Middle East
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