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Merkinstock
 

World's largest selection of merkins - both natural and synthetic. Over 35 models, 15 color selections. Custom fitting in discrete environment. Also custom dyeing. Guaranteed satisfaction. 15 stores in Far East and Europe prove that concept is ripe for aggressive expansion into the U. S. market. Looking for entrepreneurs with the desire to succeed.Call Tina Zee at (888) Merkins.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1992

Franchising Since:

  1995

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:52 88.1%  
Company-Owned Units:7 11.9%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:59 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:42 71.2% In 2 States
Canada:2 3.4% In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:15 25.4% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:59 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. California2
2. Nevada1

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$250K
Cash Investment:$90K
Total Investment:$150K
Average Total Investment:$150K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$20K
Average Franchise Fee:$20K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:2%

Average Number of Employees:

   2 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,200

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:4
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
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: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:At Additional Cost
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Headquarters3 Weeks
2. On-Site2 Weeks
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:4
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:0
Asian-American:0
Hispanic:0
Native American:0
Other:0
Specific Minority:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:15 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   10
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
 
 
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