California Closet Company

Founded: 1978 Franchising since: 1982
Since 1979, California Closets has been creating custom closets and storage units for all rooms of the home. At showrooms throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America, designers meet with clients to discuss their needs, present design proposals and place orders. Orders are filled in California Closets' workshops, and the finished products are installed in customers' homes. The company creates storage solutions for closets, utility rooms, garages, home offices and other parts of the home. California Closets' parent company also franchises Certa ProPainters, Nutrilawn, Paul Davis Restoration and Stained Glass Overlay.

1000 4th St., #800 San Rafael, California 94901

Phone: (800)241-3222

Franchisor has 50 employee(s)

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2006	110	8	2	0
2005	102	8	2	0

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, United states, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming

Exclusive territories available.

Total investment: $227.9K-741.2K Franchise fee: $70K

Ongoing royalty fee: 6% Term of agreement: 10 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
Net worth requirement: $750K
Cash liquidity requirement: $125K
Business Experience:

• General business experience
• Marketing skills
• Managerial experience

Operations

• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 25
• Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

Training

• Available at headquarters
• Available at franchisee's location
• Mentor training

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Internet
• Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support

• National media
• Regional advertising

Other marketing support

• TV & radio spots, local advertising

Franchise 500® rank:
#455 (2005);