The Original Basket Boutique
At a Glance
Products & Services: Gifts, gift baskets, corporate gifts
Number of Locations: 40
Total Investment: $47.5K - 59K
Founded: 1989
Began Franchising: 1989
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 12 | 26 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 26 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 16 | 30 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 14 | 28 | 2 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Africa, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Middle East, South America.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $47,500 - $59,000
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $225/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $225/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $40,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (99% 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: 3-4 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Sales leads
Franchise Ranking History
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