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Bath Fitter

Acrylic bathtub liners/bath & shower walls

Background

Founded: 1984 Franchising since: 1992
In 1984 Bath Fitter created its first bathtub liner, an acrylic bathtub that fit over an existing tub. The company soon added one-piece acrylic bath walls and accessories to its product line.

Bath Fitter franchisees now also install accessories such as soap dishes, towel racks and shelves.

Liners are made to measure, fitting around existing plumbing fixtures. Walls can be installed to cover existing tile.

27 Berard Dr., #2701
South Burlington, Vermont 05403
Phone:
(877)422-2322/ (450)472-0027


Franchise Growth
Year U.S. Franchises Canadian Franchises Foreign Franchises Company Owned
2005 97 32 0 20

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Midwest, South, Southeast, United states

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 250,000-750,000 population

Costs and Fees

Total investment: $190K-270K
Franchise fee: $40K
Term of agreement: 5 years, renewable


Type of Financing Available
In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No No
Startup Costs No No
Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Qualifications
Business Experience:
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

Operations
  • Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 4
  • Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training and Support

Training
  • Available at headquarters: 3 weeks
  • At franchisee's location: 2 weeks

Ongoing Support
  • Newsletter
  • Meetings
  • Toll-free phone line
  • Grand opening
  • Internet
  • Security/safety procedures
  • Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support
  • Ad slicks

Other marketing support
  • Full-color sales catalog and brochures

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