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Grand Rental Station/Taylor Rental

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Grand Rental Station/Taylor Rental
203 Jandus Rd.
Cary, IL 60013-2861
800#: (800) 833-3004
Tel: (773) 695-5310
Fax: (847) 516-9921
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.truserv.com
Contact: Mr. Phil Agee, National Sales Manager


Complete equipment rental operation, specializing in light contractor, home owner and party/special occasion rentals. We provide a complete support program including market/site evaluation, store design, inventory customization, hands-on-training and on-going field and technical support.




Franchisor Background


Established: 1910
First Franchise: 1985
Franchise Units: 450
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 450

Distribution:
U.S. -- 450; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 42 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: MA, PA, NY

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 60
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 4, 1, 1, 2, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 3 FT, 3 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 5,000 SF; FS, SC (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: Yes


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $75-150K
Total Investment: $225-250K
Average Total Investment: $237.5K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K

Fees:
-Franchise: $1.5K
-Average Franchise Fee: $1.5K
-Royalty: 1.3%
-Average Royalty: 1.3%
-Advertising: $30/Mo.

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
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: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 16
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 1 Week in Gary, IL.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries

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