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At a Glance
Products & Services: Home furnishings
Number of Locations: 123
Total Investment: $494K - 2.08M
Founded: 1968
Began Franchising: 1974
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| 2010 | 84 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 2009 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 2008 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $494,000 - $2,075,000
Franchise Fee: $30,000 - $50,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000 - $50,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $300,000
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000
Operations
40% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10. Absentee ownership of franchise is 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: 2-3 days. At franchisee's location: 2 weeks. Ongoing both on-site & at corporate office
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,