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Perma-Glaze

Bathroom/kitchen fixture restoration & refinishing

Background

Founded: 1978 Franchising since: 1981
Since 1978, Perma-Glaze has repaired, reglazed, refinished and recolored a variety of fixtures and surfaces. Working in homes, apartments, schools, hotels, hospitals and various institutions, Perma-Glaze franchisees use a proprietary blend of resins to restore worn or damaged countertops, bathtubs, showers and tile.
1638 S. Research Loop Rd., #160
Tucson, Arizona 85710
Phone:
(520)722-9718


Franchisor is a privately-held company with 10 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth
Year U.S. Franchises Canadian Franchises Foreign Franchises Company Owned
2009 43 3 11 1
2008 -- -- -- --
2007 53 7 16 1
2006 62 6 16 1
2005 66 3 16 2

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.

Costs and Fees

Total investment: $34.5K-47.5K
Franchise fee: $29.5K
Ongoing royalty fee: Varies
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable


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

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $26.5K-47.5K
Cash liquidity requirement: $5K+

Operations
  • Franchise can be run from home
  • 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit
  • Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1
  • Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training and Support

Training
  • Available at headquarters: 5-10 days

Ongoing Support
  • Newsletter
  • Meetings
  • Toll-free phone line
  • Internet
  • Security/safety procedures

Marketing Support
  • Ad slicks

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