Decor & You Inc.
Decorating services & productsBackground
Founded: 1994 Franchising since: 1998
Karen Powell and Josie Cicerale started Décor & 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 Décor & You Inc. Franchise Program.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 9 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.
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, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Karen Powell and Josie Cicerale started Décor & 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 Décor & You Inc. Franchise Program.
Décor & 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.
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900 Main St. S., Bldg. 2 Southbury, Connecticut 06488 |
Phone: (203)264-3500 |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 9 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 201 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 199 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 112 | 0 | 0 | 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, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $60.6K-364.4K Franchise fee: $25K-250K+ |
Ongoing royalty fee: 10% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | Yes |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | No |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $100K+
Cash liquidity requirement: $50K
Business Experience:
- Business & industry experience, marketing skills helpful
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 - 3
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
Other marketing support
- Available at headquarters: 10 days
- At franchisee's location: Varies
- Virtual classes; monthly team meetings
Ongoing Support
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Grand opening
- Internet
- Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support
- Ad slicks
Other marketing support
- Internet marketing, PR
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#396 (2008); #431 (2007); #263 (2006); #379 (2005);
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#100 (2006);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#62 (2006); #107 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#67 (2006);
#396 (2008); #431 (2007); #263 (2006); #379 (2005);
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#100 (2006);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#62 (2006); #107 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#67 (2006);