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At a Glance
Products & Services: Award & recognition items
Number of Locations: 148
Total Investment: $168.45K - 199.5K
Founded: 1978
Began Franchising: 1987
Private Owned
About Crown Trophy Inc.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 147 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $168,450 - $199,500
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000 - $60,000
Operations
10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. 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: 9 days. At franchisee's location: 4 days. Annual franchise meeting
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: In-house marketing materials, catalogs, exclusive products