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Jacadi

72 Parkway E.
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
800#:
Tel: (914) 667-2183
Fax: (914) 665-0416
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.jacadiusa.com
Contact: Mr. Bruce Pettibone, Chief Operations Officer

JACADI is a childrenswear retail company whose collections include clothing, shoes, accessories, furniture and nursery items in newborn through size 12 for both boys and girls. The merchandise is a European-style which adapts the latest trends to classic design and allows the customer to mix and match the various styles and color groups. JACADI also strives to give excellent customer service and the highest price/quality ratio.

Franchisor Background

Established:	1988;	First Franchise:	1992
Franchise Units:	20
Company-Owned Units:	3
Total Units:	23

Distribution: U.S. -- 21; Canada -- 2; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 10 States, 1 Province
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 8 in CA, 3 in NY, 2 in FL

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 8

Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 3, 1, 2, 4, 5 (for an explanation click here)

Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,IL,NY

Average Number of Employees: 2-3 FT, 2-3 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)

Space Needs: 1,100 SF; FS, SF, RM (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment:	$120-250K
Total Investment:	$183-313K;		Average Total Investment:	$248K
Minimum Net Worth:	$750K Liquid
Fees:	Franchise:	$20K;	Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
	Royalty:	4%
	Advertising:	1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years):	7/7
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Encourage Conversions:	N/A
Area Development Agreements:	Yes/7
Sub-Franchising Contracts:	No
Expand In Territory:	Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance:	Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance:	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance:	Yes
Cooperative Advertising:	No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member:	No
Size Of Corporate Staff:	4
On-Going Support:	B,C,d,E,f,G,h (for an explanation click here)
Training:	3-5 Days in Subsidiary Shop; 3 Days Franchisee's Shop Before Opening; On-Going Corporate.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.:	All United States
Canada:	All Provinces
Overseas:	All Countries

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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