Kitchen Solvers
301 4th St. South
La Crosse, WI 54601
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(866) 604-0002
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(608) 791-5518
- (608) 782-6581 (Fax)
Founded in 1982, Kitchen Solvers is a pioneer in kitchen cabinet refacing, and yet today we remain on the cutting edge of the cabinet refacing industry. However 30 years later and after remodeling more than 40,000 kitchens, we have evolved into much more than cabinet refacing. Today, Kitchen Solvers is a multi-dimensional kitchen remodeling business offering kitchen design, new cabinetry, custom countertops, flooring, lighting, and functional accessories. Kitchen Solvers is a home-based business with no inventory requirements or receivables. A start-up franchisee typically employees 0 to 2 people.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1982
Franchising Since: 1984
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
63 |
100.0% |
| Company-Owned Units |
0 |
0.0% |
| Total Operating Units |
63 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
61 |
96.8% |
In 25 States
|
| Canada |
2 |
3.2% |
In 2 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
63 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Wisconsin |
5 |
| Iowa |
4 |
| North Carolina |
3 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
4 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
N/A |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
No |
| National Advertising |
Yes |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Yes, at additional cost |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Yes, at additional cost |
| Field Training |
Yes, at additional cost |
| Initial Store Opening |
N/A |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| LaCrosse, WI Corporate Headquarters |
2 Weeks |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$100K |
| Cash Investment |
$50K |
| Total Investment |
$43-87K |
| Average Total Investment |
$65K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$25K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$25K |
| On-Going Royalty |
6%/1% |
| Average Royalty |
5% |
| Advertising Fee |
1% Up to $2,500/Year |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
1 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
None
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Home-Based
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
2 |
| General Business Experience |
2 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
2 |
| Formal Education |
2 |
| Psychological Profile |
N/A |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
10 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 0 years
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
12 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
No |
| Overseas |
No |
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