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Tinder Box International
3 Bala Plaza East, # 102
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004-2449


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Business Description

The world's largest and oldest chain of premium cigar, tobacco, smoking accessory and gift stores, with 70 years' experience as the undisputed industry leader.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1928

Franchising Since:  1965

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

104

97.2%
Company-Owned Units:32.8%
 
Total Operating Units:
107
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:10699.1%In 50 States
Canada:10.9%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
107
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California17
2. Illinois9
3. Ohio9

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $250-300K
Cash Investment:$75-100K
Total Investment:$175-250K
Average Total Investment:$212K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$30K
Average Franchise Fee:$30K
On-Going Royalty:4-5%
Average Royalty:4%
Advertising Fee:3%
 
Average Number of Employees: 1-2 Full-time, 2-3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 800-1,500

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
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: 10
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:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Home Office5 Days
2. Franchisee's Store3-5 Days
3. Follow-Up Store VisitWithin 30 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 25

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
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