Foliage Design Systems
Interior foliage & plant maintenanceBackground
Founded: 1971 Franchising since: 1980
Founded by John S. Hagood and John Blaser in 1971, Foliage Design Systems (FDS) provides interior plant products and services nationwide. Based in Orlando, Florida, FDS started franchising in 1980. The company ensures professional care with uniformed staff, all of whom are trained in horticultural services.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 7 employee(s); 7 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, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Exclusive territories available.
Founded by John S. Hagood and John Blaser in 1971, Foliage Design Systems (FDS) provides interior plant products and services nationwide. Based in Orlando, Florida, FDS started franchising in 1980. The company ensures professional care with uniformed staff, all of whom are trained in horticultural services.
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7048 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, Florida 32822 |
Phone: (800)933-7351/ (407)245-7776
Franchisee Association
Franchise Advisory Council |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 7 employee(s); 7 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Exclusive territories available.
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $44.4K-64.4K Franchise fee: $20K+ |
Ongoing royalty fee: 6% Term of agreement: 4-5 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: $250K
Cash liquidity requirement: $33.95K-124.6K
Business Experience:
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
- Sales experience
Operations
- Franchise can be run from home
- 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5
- Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
Other marketing support
- Available at headquarters: 8-10 days
- At franchisee's location: 3 days
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Internet
- Security/safety procedures
- Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support
- Ad slicks
- National media
- Regional advertising
Other marketing support
- Leads