ABC Inc.

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At a Glance

Products & Services: Seamless siding, gutters, windows, roofing

Number of Locations: 115

Total Investment: $81K - 207.5K

Founded: 1973

Began Franchising: 1978

Private Owned

About ABC Inc.

Founded by Gerald Beyers in 1973, ABC Seamless provides homeowners with seamless siding sales and installation. Originally a general remodeler, today the company offers steel siding, rain gutter and window installations. In 1995, Beyers was inducted into the North Dakota Entrepreneur Hall of Fame.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2011	106	0	0	9
2010	108	0	0	9
2009	107	0	0	9
2008	112	0	0	8

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Midwest, Nebraska, North Carolina, Northeast, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, West, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $81,000 - $207,500
Franchise Fee: $12,000 - $47,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 2-5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable

Financing Type	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: Ongoing. At franchisee's location: 3 weeks. Monthly sales training class at corporate headquarters; Annual & regional meetings for 2-4 days

Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,

Marketing Support: Ad slicks,

Other marketing support: Advertising products