Closets By Design Franchising
At a Glance
Products & Services: Custom closet & home/office organization systems
Number of Locations: 39
Total Investment: $124.9K - 278.4K
Founded: 1982
Began Franchising: 1998
About Closets By Design Franchising
Since 1982, Closets By Design has been installing custom closets, garage organizers, entertainment centers and home office systems. Franchisees manufacture all products and handle installation.All Closets By Design franchisees are owner/operators.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 2011 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 2010 | 30 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $124,900 - $278,400
Franchise Fee: $36,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $36,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $125,000
Operations
30% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 3 weeks. At franchisee's location: 3 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: In-house art department
Franchise Ranking History
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