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Russell Watergardens & Koi
Russell Watergardens & Koi is the world’s first professional pond and water feature equipment, Koi and supply galleria superstore franchise program! • Exclusive equipment and products • FUN franchise • Exclusivity limits your competition • Destination format that draws customers from great distances • Filtration, pumps, underwater lighting, maintenance supplies, water plants & Koi • Retail/Wholesale/Install/Service • Underserved market with outstanding growth potential • Exceptional training and support
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1997
Franchising Since:
2008
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
0
0%
Company-Owned Units:
1
100%
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Total Operating Units:
1
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
1
100%
In 1 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
1
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Washington
1
Registered in Following Registration States:
Florida, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$350K
Cash Investment:
$90K
Total Investment:
$237.6 - 421.2K
Average Total Investment:
$329K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$35K
Average Franchise Fee:
$35K
On-Going Royalty:
6%
Average Royalty:
6%
Advertising Fee:
1%
Average Number of Employees:
2-4 Full-time, 2-4 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
4,000 SF Interior Min: 14,000 SF Exterior
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
No
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:
0
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Videos
Additional Services:
Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
