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Party America

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Party America
980 Atlantic Ave., # 103
Alameda, CA 94501
800#:
Tel: (510) 747-1800 + 283
Fax: (510) 747-1810
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.partyamerica.com
Contact: Mr. Dave Crane, VP Franchise Development


PARTY AMERICA, the 2004 Party Retailer of the Year, is the premier party specialty retailer that captures the "Party Experience" by offering the most comprehensive everyday and seasonal merchandise needed to throw a great party!




Franchisor Background


Established: 1980
First Franchise: 1987
Franchise Units: 62
Company-Owned Units: 226
Total Units: 288

Distribution:
U.S. -- 287; Canada -- 0; International -- 1
-North America -- Operations in 46 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 40 in CA, 21 in MN, 16 in CO

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 4, 3, 4, 4, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States Except Hawaii (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 4 FT, 6 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 6,000-10,000 SF; SF, SC, Power Ctr. (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: Yes


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $150K
Total Investment: $335-500K
Average Total Investment: $400.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $400K

Fees:
-Franchise: $25K
-Average Franchise Fee: $25.0K
-Royalty: 4%
-Average Royalty: 4.0%
-Advertising: 4%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements: Yes/5
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory: Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: NA
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 100
On-Going Support: C,D,E,G,H (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 1-5 Days Alameda, CA.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

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

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