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Blind Man of America
606 Fremont Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
800#: (800) 547-9889
Tel: (719) 260-8989
Fax: (719) 272-4105
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.blindmanofamerica.com
Contact: Ms. Linda Keller, Vice President
Sell custom-made blinds, shades, shutters and more. Our home-based, mobile showroom concept makes it easy for customers to do business with us. THE BLIND MAN'S unique approach of offering interior as well as exterior window coverings sets us apart from the competition. Not only that, but our territory sizes are normally double that of other window covering franchises. We will teach you everything you need to know, from sales to installation to office management.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1991
First Franchise: 1996
Franchise Units: 9
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 10
Distribution:
U.S. -- 10;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 4 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 4 in CO, 1 in AZ, 1 in WA
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 4, 2, 1, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: WA (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 1-3 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; HB
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Encourage Conversion: No
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $15-25K
Total Investment: $26.8-50.4K
Average Total Investment: $38.6K
Minimum Net Worth: $26.8K
Fees:
-Franchise: $15K
-Average Franchise Fee: $15.0K
-Royalty: 4.25%
-Average Royalty: 4.3%
-Advertising: 0%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: NR
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: NA
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 2
On-Going Support: B,C,D,G,h,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 2 Weeks Colorado Springs, CO.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: Midwest and West Coast
Canada: No
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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