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Fire Defense Centers

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Fire Defense Centers
6110-20 Powers Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
800#:
Tel: (904) 731-1833
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E-Mail:
Web Site: www.worldfranchising.com/website.htm
Contact: Ms. I. A. La Russo, President


Dealing with national accounts on servicing of fire extinguishers, automatic restaurant hood systems, municipal supplies and first aid kits. Warranty on equipment sold to business and guaranteed fire code compliance to business. Provide consultation for businesses to comply with city and state governments.




Franchisor Background


Established: 1973
First Franchise: 1986
Franchise Units: 19
Company-Owned Units: 44
Total Units: 63

Distribution:
U.S. -- 63; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 15 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 20 in FL

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 3
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 2, 1, 2, 1, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 2-20 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,500 SF; Warehouse (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: No


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $47-52K
Total Investment: $47-52K
Average Total Investment: $49.5K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR

Fees:
-Franchise: $20.5K
-Average Franchise Fee: $19.5K
-Royalty: 10%
-Average Royalty: 10.0%
-Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: 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: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 18
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 2 Weeks Headquarters.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: No

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