Baby News Childrens Stores
Baby News Childrens Stores
6909 Las Positas Rd., Unit A
Livermore, CA 94550
800#:
Tel: (925) 245-1320
Fax: (925) 245-1376
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.babynewsstores.com
Contact: Mr. Roger O'Callaghan, President
BABY NEWS is the oldest established association of individually owned baby stores.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1950
First Franchise: 1961
Franchise Units: 54
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 55
Distribution:
U.S. -- 45;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 10
-North America -- Operations in 35 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 20 in CA
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 2
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 3, 3, 3, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 3 FT, 4 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 5,000 SF; FS, SC, RM
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $100K
Total Investment: $150-250K
Average Total Investment: $300.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR
Fees:
-Franchise: $15K
-Average Franchise Fee: $15.0K
-Royalty: 1%
-Average Royalty: 1.0%
-Advertising: 0%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 16
On-Going Support: A,B,C,d,E,F,G,H (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 1-2 Weeks at Various Locations.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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