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Floor To Ceiling
3200 Corporate Center Dr., # 101
Burnsville, MN 55306


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Business Description

FLOOR TO CEILING offers a comprehensive retail franchise opportunity in the fast-growing home decorating market. FTC franchisees benefit from national buying power in floor covering, kitchen and bath and decorative products from the nation's leading manufacturers. Our service is complete with software, advertising, rebates, insurance, consumer financing, HR and much more!

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1990

Franchising Since:  1996

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

129

99.2%
Company-Owned Units:10.8%
 
Total Operating Units:
130
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:130100%In 9 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
130
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Illinois6
2. Minnesota23
3. Wisconsin14

Registered in Following Registration States: Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $Varies
Cash Investment:$Varies
Total Investment:$Varies
Average Total Investment:$200K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$3-6K
Average Franchise Fee:$4K
On-Going Royalty:$350+/Mo.
Average Royalty:-1%
Advertising Fee:0%
 
Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 8,000-14,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:5
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5-10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 10
Site Selection Assistance?No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?N/A
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Not Applicable
 
Training:
1. Home OfficeVaries
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 15-20

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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