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We offer complete carpet color correction. The franchisees are carpet color correction experts. They can take care of problems such as sun fading, pet stains, bleach spots, chemical stains, etc. Complete color changes are also done to save the customer 85% of carpet replacement costs.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1975
Franchising Since: 1981
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 170 | | 98.3% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 3 | | 1.7% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 173 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 152 | | 87.9% | | In 25 States |
| Canada: | 19 | | 11% | | In 3 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 2 | | 1.2% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 173 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Massachusetts | 9 | | 2. California | 75 | | 3. British Columbia | 10 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $30K |
| Cash Investment: | $30K |
| Total Investment: | $30K |
| Average Total Investment: | $30K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $18K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $18K |
| On-Going Royalty: | $110/Mo. |
| Average Royalty: | -1% |
| Advertising Fee: | 0% |
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): N/A
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? No
Earnings Claims Provided? No
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: | 10 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Financial Assistance? | No |
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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 |
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On-Going Support: |
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable |
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable |
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Not Applicable |
| Field Training: | Not Applicable |
| 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. Placentia, CA | 5 Days |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 3 |
| General Business Experience: | 2 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 |
| Formal Education: | 1 |
| Psychological Profile: | 2 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | N/A |
| Asian-American: | N/A |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | N/A |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 3 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 3 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: 50
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
| Canada: | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas: | Yes, All Countries |
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