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| UBuildIt 12006 98th Ave., NE, # 200 Kirkland, WA 98034 |
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Business Description
For over 10 years, the UBuildIt system has been assisting homeowners to act as their own general contractor for both remodeling and new home construction. By teaming a homeowner with a construction professional, the project is efficiently completed while avoiding the common pitfalls and saving thousands. Providing subcontractors, bank financing, site visits, etc., UBuildIt is a perfect complementary service for the building professional or entrepreneur looking for a huge untapped niche.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1988
Franchising Since: 1998
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Virginia, Washington
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 1 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 400
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites: Class B Office
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
For over 10 years, the UBuildIt system has been assisting homeowners to act as their own general contractor for both remodeling and new home construction. By teaming a homeowner with a construction professional, the project is efficiently completed while avoiding the common pitfalls and saving thousands. Providing subcontractors, bank financing, site visits, etc., UBuildIt is a perfect complementary service for the building professional or entrepreneur looking for a huge untapped niche.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1988
Franchising Since: 1998
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 44 | 100% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | 0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 44 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Washington | 12 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Virginia, Washington
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $100K |
| Cash Investment: | $40.1-106.6K |
| Total Investment: | $40.1-106.6K |
| Average Total Investment: | $85K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 5-7%/$300 |
| Average Royalty: | 10% |
| Advertising Fee: | 2%/$50/Mo. |
Space Needs (in square footage): 400
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites: Class B Office
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 4 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 5 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 4 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 4 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | No | ||||||||
| 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: | No | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 7 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| 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: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Seattle, WA | 2 Weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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