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Screen Machine
4173 First St.
Livermore, CA 94551




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Business Description

A mobile repair and replacement service for window and door screens. Unique mobile workshop complete with all tools, materials and supplies including a portable generator and chop saw, allows franchisees to quickly take care of customers screen repairs at the customer's home. Very limited competition. High profit margins, low material costs.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1986

Franchising Since:  1988

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

22

95.7%
Company-Owned Units:14.3%
 
Total Operating Units:
23
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:23100%In 1 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
23
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California23

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Virginia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $50K
Cash Investment:$20-30K
Total Investment:$44-73K
Average Total Investment:$58K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$25K
Average Franchise Fee:$25K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:0%
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 800

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites: Warehouse

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:2
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:1
Psychological Profile:4
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?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 3
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:At Additional Cost
Field Training:At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Walnut Creek, CA7 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 5

U.S.:

Yes, SE, SW
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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