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As a franchisee, you will own two businesses in one: a mobile Window Coverings business and a Mobile Floor Coverings business. Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings offers a unique, mobile shop-at-home service to time-starved customers. One of our distinctive qualities...we cater to the trades- General Contractors, Home Builders, Realtors, Property Managers, and Insurance Companies. At Nationwide Floor & Window Coverings, "We Bring the Showroom to You!"
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1992
Franchising Since: 1996
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 89 | | 100% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | | 0% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 89 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 81 | | 95.3% | | In 31 States |
| Canada: | 4 | | 4.7% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 85 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. California | 13 | | 2. Colorado | 6 | | 3. Wisconsin | 8 |
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $250K |
| Cash Investment: | $10-25K |
| Total Investment: | $50K-80K |
| Average Total Investment: | $70K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $25K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 5% |
| Average Royalty: | 5% |
| Advertising Fee: | 4.8K |
Average Number of Employees: 1-2 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 0
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | No |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 16 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No |
| Financial Assistance? | No |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | No |
| National Advertising: | Yes |
| Regional Advertising: | No |
| Local Advertising: | No |
| Marketing Materials: | None Specified |
| Additional Services: | None Specified |
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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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: | Not Applicable |
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
| 1. Corporate Headquarters | 2 Weeks | | 2. Franchise Market | 6 Weeks |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 3 |
| General Business Experience: | 3 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 |
| Formal Education: | 2 |
| Psychological Profile: | 5 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | 1 |
| Asian-American: | 1 |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time. |
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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? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 30
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States; 27 units |
| Canada: | Yes, 3 units |
| Overseas: | No |
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