California Closet Company
Custom home storage design and installationBackground
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.
Franchisor has 50 employee(s)
Franchise Growth
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.
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.
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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.
Costs and Fees
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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 and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
Other marketing support
- 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