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Apricot Lane Boutique
- Country Visions, Inc.
Vacaville, California 95688
United States
- (800) 425-8883 / (707) 451-6890 x 120
- (707) 451-0410 (Fax)
- Mr. Terry W. Odneal, Vice President Franchise Development
- [email protected]
Apricot Lane is a fashion retail store located in high traffic shopping centers and is THE women's fashion boutique franchise which combines opportunities from the Fashion and Gift Industries! When you franchise with Apricot Lane you will be bringing the latest designer brands and collections to your customers and backed with the support of an established, comprehensive proven retail operation. With our celebrity-inspired branded apparel, affordable handbags, jewelry, and accessories, we offer the styles and trends customers are looking for!
Entrepreneurs love Apricot Lane for our successful and unique franchise opportunity that can help them own their own business! Fashion-savvy shoppers love Apricot Lane for our quality, stylish brand-name clothing, fun fashion accessories, and excellent customer service.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1991
Franchising Since: 2004
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 77 | 100.0% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total Operating Units | 77 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 77 | 100.0% | In 38 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Provinces |
| International | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 77 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | 9 |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | 32 |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| Florida | 7 |
| Louisiana | 7 |
| California | 6 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia
Back to TopSupport and Training
General Information
| IFA Member | No |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | No |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 15 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | Yes |
| Financial Assistance | Yes, Indirect |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | No |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | No |
| Regional Advertising | No |
| Local Advertising | Yes |
| Marketing Materials | Ad Slicks, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads |
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Marketing Research, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | Yes, at additional cost |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Yes, at additional cost |
| Field Training | Yes, at additional cost |
| Initial Store Opening | Included |
| Inventory Control | Yes, at additional cost |
| Franchisee Newsletter | N/A |
| Regional or National Meetings | Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | N/A |
Training
| Home | 2 weeks |
| Vacaville, CA | 5 days |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $250K |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $80K |
| Total Investment | $130.5-404.8K |
| Average Total Investment | $268K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $29.5K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $29K |
| On-Going Royalty | 3-5.5% |
| Average Royalty | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | 3-5.5% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 0 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 4-6 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 1,200-2,500 |
| Preferred Site Types | Regional Mall |
| Other Site Types Allowed | Lifestyle Centers |
| Encourages Conversions | No |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | Yes |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 4 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 3 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 3 |
| Formal Education | 3 |
| Psychological Profile | 4 |
| Personal Interviews | 5 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 10 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 5/5 |
| Passive Ownership? | Allowed, but discouraged |
| Area Development Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | No |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 20 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States |
| Canada | No |
| Overseas | No |
