Decor&You
At a Glance
Products & Services: Decorating services & products
Number of Locations: 49
Total Investment: $54.82K - 62.92K
Founded: 1994
Began Franchising: 1998
About Decor&You
Karen Powell and Josie Cicerale started Decor & More, an interior decorating business made up of independent homebased decorators, in 1994. To help their company grow, the partners decided to franchise their concept and in 1998 launched the Decor&You franchise program.Decor & You franchisees work with owners and renters of homes and condominiums, using furnishings, carpets, wall and window coverings and other elements to change the looks of kitchens, bedrooms, offices and more.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $54,820 - $62,920
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $100,000
Liquid Cash Available: $30,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1. Absentee ownership of franchise is 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: 5 days. Home-based virtual training : 6+ weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Intranet, PR
Franchise Ranking History
Low-Cost: #97 (2012),
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